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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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