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No. 23 BYU Triumphs Over No. 10 Iowa State in Double Overtime

BYU secures its seventh consecutive win, overcoming turnovers and a 21-point lead collapse in a gritty Big 12 battle.

  • Richie Saunders led BYU with 23 points, including a perfect 13-for-13 from the free-throw line, while Dallin Hall added 22 points off the bench.
  • BYU overcame a season-high 29 turnovers and a second-half rally by Iowa State to claim an 88-85 victory in double overtime.
  • Iowa State erased a 21-point deficit with aggressive defense but struggled on the boards, being outrebounded 52-24 by BYU.
  • Head coach Kevin Young praised his team's toughness and rebounding effort, which proved decisive in the physical contest.
  • The win places BYU fourth in the Big 12 standings, keeping them in contention for a double-bye in the upcoming conference tournament.
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