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Dybantsa goes for 25 in No. 7 BYU's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn in Boston

Dybantsa goes for 25 in No. 7 BYU's 2-point loss to No. 3 UConn in Boston

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa went for 25 points and six rebounds just 25 miles from his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts, and Richie Saunders added 17 points and four boards for the Cougars (3-1).
Game Center: No. 12 BYU vs. TCU

Game Center: No. 12 BYU vs. TCU

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Follow along as the No. 12 BYU Cougars take on the TCU Horned Frogs at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
BYU women's basketball improves to 4-0, while adding wins on recruiting trail

BYU women's basketball improves to 4-0, while adding wins on recruiting trail

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are 4-0 after Saturday's 63-43 win over Fresno State, extending Lee Cummard's program-best start to his inaugural season as a head coach while signing three talented prospects.
Peterson, BYU extend season, advance over Utah State after dramatic shootout

Peterson, BYU extend season, advance over Utah State after dramatic shootout

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Izzi Stratton converted her second penalty kick after extra time, and BYU goalkeeper Chelsea Peterson made three saves in the shootout to help fifth-seeded BYU advance.
Jane-erational: BYU's Hedengren adds another 1st-place finish at NCAA Mountain regional

Jane-erational: BYU's Hedengren adds another 1st-place finish at NCAA Mountain regional

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fast-rising distance star from Provo added another first-place finish to her freshman season, taking first in the NCAA's Mountain regional meet with a time of 19 minutes, 6.6 seconds Friday.
Pick Six Previews: BYU controls its path, but TCU slightly favored in close game

Pick Six Previews: BYU controls its path, but TCU slightly favored in close game

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 10:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite their different records and rankings, my numbers slightly favor TCU here. Look for a one-score game that comes down to the final possession, with Josh Hoover making a play on the winning drive.
BYU basketball's Kennard Davis Jr. arrested, cited for DUI following crash

BYU basketball's Kennard Davis Jr. arrested, cited for DUI following crash

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU basketball player was arrested following a car crash at the intersection of 900 West and Center Street in Provo, according to a statement from Provo police Thursday night.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 12 preview

KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 12 preview

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 11:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Week 12 of the KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em features important matchups in the Big 12 and SEC while Utah State looks to pick up an important win.
How 2 cousins from Highland powered BYU soccer to 26th NCAA Tournament in 31 years

How 2 cousins from Highland powered BYU soccer to 26th NCAA Tournament in 31 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ellie Walbruch's contributions to BYU women's soccer are easy to quantify, including a team-high 16 goals, but her cousin and fellow starter Lucy Kesler is no less important.
Holy Score: BYU's floor, Utah's ceiling and the increasingly narrow playoff path for both

Holy Score: BYU's floor, Utah's ceiling and the increasingly narrow playoff path for both

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

From the moment BYU set foot on the field Saturday morning in Lubbock to the second its College Football Playoff rankings flashed on the screen Tuesday evening, the postseason forecast could not have turned any more bleak.
On media: Brett Yormark, the Big-12's 'College GameDay' pursuit, big brands and long-haul media strategy

On media: Brett Yormark, the Big-12's 'College GameDay' pursuit, big brands and long-haul media strategy

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 10:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The drought lasted three years and 38 shows. But when it ended, it did so with a double shot of Big 12 football, Big 12 fans and Big 12 universities.
No. 7 BYU warms up late for win over Delaware after cold start

No. 7 BYU warms up late for win over Delaware after cold start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Robert Wright III flirted with a triple double as No. 7 BYU overcame a slow start to pull past Delaware 85-68 and stay unbeaten.
BYU drops big as Utah stays put in latest College Football Playoff rankings

BYU drops big as Utah stays put in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The dream was tarnished but not completely ruined for BYU over the weekend.
Humbled, hungry and 'pissed off': No. 12 BYU still has plenty to play for after blowout loss

Humbled, hungry and 'pissed off': No. 12 BYU still has plenty to play for after blowout loss

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The formerly seventh-ranked Cougars were outclassed in nearly every way in the west Texas desert town of Lubbock, and only have so long to regroup before hosting TCU on Saturday.
Patrick Kinahan: As previously stated, Utah belongs next to BYU for playoff possibility

Patrick Kinahan: As previously stated, Utah belongs next to BYU for playoff possibility

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

All the doubters, and there were plenty, scoffed at the notion that Utah has a decent shot to make the college football playoff.
NCAA soccer: Cougars, Aggies open tournament against each other; Wolverines learn fate

NCAA soccer: Cougars, Aggies open tournament against each other; Wolverines learn fate

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU will host Utah State in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA women's soccer tournament, while Utah Valley earned an at-large berth and will travel to Colorado.
Big 12 power rankings: Texas Tech on top as blowout of BYU undermines push for 2 CFP bids

Big 12 power rankings: Texas Tech on top as blowout of BYU undermines push for 2 CFP bids

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
AP Top 25: Big 12's Cougars — both of them — move up in latest college basketball poll

AP Top 25: Big 12's Cougars — both of them — move up in latest college basketball poll

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars out of the Big 12 are moving up — both of them — after the first games of the 2025-26 regular season.
Watercooler Talk: The win streak era is officially over

Watercooler Talk: The win streak era is officially over

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

In an "era" obsessed culture, I think we can officially say that the brief but blissful era of winning streaks in Utah has come to an end.