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Freshman Sensation Shatters BYU Scoring Record
25 Jan
Summary
- AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points, breaking BYU's freshman record.
- BYU secured a 91-78 victory over rival Utah.
- The Cougars bounced back after a previous loss to Texas Tech.
AJ Dybantsa etched his name in the BYU record books, scoring an incredible 43 points to lead the No. 13 Cougars to a decisive 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday. Dybantsa's historic performance surpassed the previous freshman scoring record and propelled the Cougars to an important win.
Rob Wright III added 21 points, and Richie Saunders contributed 12 points, helping BYU overcome a prior loss to Texas Tech. The team's strong second-half performance, shooting 60% from the floor, secured their win as they prepare to face top-ranked Arizona next.
Utah, led by Keanu Dawes with 23 points, fought hard, but ultimately fell short. The Utes' next game is against Oklahoma State on January 31st, while BYU prepares for their highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 Arizona.
