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BYU's Second-Half Surge Dethrones TCU 76-70
15 Jan
Summary
- AJ Dybantsa scored 25 points, with 17 coming in the second half.
- BYU extended their winning streak to 13 games with the victory.
- TCU lost their third consecutive game, falling to 1-4 vs. Top 25.
No. 11 BYU completed a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat TCU 76-70, extending their impressive winning streak to 13 games. AJ Dybantsa was the catalyst, pouring in 17 of his game-high 25 points after halftime to energize the Cougars. Fellow teammates Richie Saunders and Robert Wright III also provided crucial offensive support with 18 and 15 points, respectively.
The Cougars trailed by six points at halftime, struggling to find their rhythm and hitting only one three-pointer. However, a decisive 9-0 run in the second half, highlighted by Dybantsa's aggressive drives and a key three-pointer, shifted the momentum decisively in BYU's favor.
TCU, despite a strong effort from Xavier Edmonds who scored 19 points, suffered their third straight loss and fell to a 1-4 record against ranked opponents. BYU's resilient performance, including clutch plays and defensive stops in the closing minutes, secured their continued dominance in the Big 12 conference.
