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No. 3 UConn Edges No. 7 BYU 86-84 as Dybantsa Lights Up Boston Homecoming

Hurley hailed Dybantsa's mental toughness as refreshing for a projected top pick.

Nov 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) passes the ball turned over by BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the second half at TD Garden. Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Nov 15, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) shoots against Ohio Bobcats forward Ayden Evans (5) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
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Nov 15, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) shoots against Princeton Tigers guard Landon Clark (8) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Huskies moved to 4-0 with the Hall of Fame Series win at TD Garden, handing the Cougars their first loss to drop them to 3-1.
  • BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa scored a game-high 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting with 21 after halftime, adding six rebounds and two steals.
  • UConn’s Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. each had 21 points, with Demary contributing seven assists and a late steal that preserved the result.
  • BYU played short-handed as starting guard Kennard Davis Jr. was held out following an arrest on suspicion of drunk driving and forward Keba Keita exited early with an injury.
  • UConn led by 20 with 14:55 remaining before BYU’s surge; up next, UConn hosts No. 5 Arizona on Wednesday and BYU hosts No. 24 Wisconsin on Nov. 24.