UPDATE: In a high-stakes showdown, the No. 11 BYU Cougars triumphed over TCU with a 76-70 victory on January 24, 2024, marking TCU’s third consecutive loss. This defeat drops the Horned Frogs to 1-4 against ranked opponents this season, raising urgent concerns as their performance continues to falter.
AJ Dybantsa led the Cougars, scoring 17 of his 25 points in the second half, propelling BYU to their 13th straight win. Richie Saunders contributed with 18 points, while Robert Wright III added 15 points, six rebounds, and six assists. The Cougars improved their Big 12 record to 4-0 with this win.
The game was tightly contested, with BYU struggling offensively in the first half. They did not hit a three-pointer until Wright connected with just over five minutes left in the half, finishing the first period trailing 36-30. TCU’s Xavier Edmonds was a standout, leading his team with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Micah Robinson added 10 points and six boards off the bench.
The turning point came midway through the second half when BYU executed a crucial 9-0 run, fueled by Dybantsa’s aggressive plays and a significant three-pointer from Mihailo Boskovic. With just over two minutes left, Saunders hit a three-pointer to extend the Cougars’ lead to 70-63. Keba Keita’s defensive block in the final minute helped secure the win, as he finished with 10 rebounds.
As TCU looks to regroup, they will face Utah this Saturday, hoping to break their losing streak. Meanwhile, BYU will head to Texas to battle the No. 15 Texas Tech, aiming to extend their winning streak.
Stay tuned for more updates on TCU and BYU as the season progresses, and check back for further coverage of this developing story.
