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Arizona's Tight Victory Over BYU Keeps Them Unbeaten

Provo, USATuesday, January 27, 2026

Arizona's basketball team had a close call against BYU, nearly losing their perfect season. The game was intense and full of drama.

Game Highlights

  • Arizona's Lead: Arizona was leading by a significant margin at one point.
  • BYU's Comeback: BYU made a big comeback, making the final minutes nerve-wracking.
  • Arizona's Resilience: Arizona's players worked hard to keep their lead.

Standout Performances

Arizona

  • Brayden Burries
  • 29 points
  • 5 rebounds
  • 4 assists
  • 3 steals

  • Jaden Bradley
  • 26 points
  • 3 assists
  • 2 steals

  • Koa Peat
  • 10 points
  • 3 rebounds
  • 2 assists

  • Team Shooting: Arizona shot 57.9% in the second half.

BYU

  • AJ Dybantsa
  • 24 points
  • 4 rebounds
  • 5 assists
  • Richie Saunders
  • 18 points
  • 8 rebounds

  • Kennard Davis, Jr.
  • 17 points
  • 5 out of 8 three-pointers

The Final Minutes

  • BYU's Rally: BYU was down by 19 points but started scoring heavily.
  • Saunders hit a three-pointer.
  • Robert Wright III made a three-pointer.
  • Keba Keita scored a bucket.
  • Dybantsa made two free throws.
  • Davis made an alley-oop and a put-back.
  • Tied Game: The score was tied with 21 seconds left.

The Decisive Moment

  • Brayden Burries blocked Wright's shot, securing Arizona's victory and keeping their perfect season alive.

Upcoming Games

  • Arizona will play Arizona State.
  • BYU will face Kansas.

The season is still young, and anything can happen.

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