Overview
- Richie Saunders delivered 24 points and 14 rebounds and iced the game with two late free throws as BYU held Utah at bay in the final seconds.
- Robert Wright III added 23 points with key baskets and an assist in the closing minutes, while AJ Dybantsa scored 20 in his ninth straight 20-point outing.
- BYU controlled the glass 41-33 with a 16-10 edge in offensive rebounds, helping the Cougars lead the entire second half despite 10 missed free throws.
- Utah’s Terrence Brown scored 25 and Don McHenry 21, but Brown turned the ball over with 8.9 seconds left when the Utes had a chance to tie.
- The Cougars improved to 15-1 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play, earning their first win at the Huntsman Center since 2021 before the rivals meet again Jan. 24.