Baylor Loses to BYU as Freshman Stars Shine

BYU’s new guard Rob Wright III returned to his former arena and scored a career‑best 30 points, helping the Cougars defeat Baylor 99‑94. The win was highlighted by freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa, who poured in 36 points on efficient shooting and added seven assists with only one turnover. BYU’s offensive strategy focused on getting inside, scoring 64 points in the paint while their three‑point shooting lagged at 16. 7%. Baylor’s defense struggled to contain the low‑post play of Wright and Dybantsa, leading to 13 turnovers that gave BYU 24 points off mistakes.Despite a solid 51. 6% shooting, Baylor’s 94‑point effort fell short because of the turnovers and BYU’s dominant interior play. The loss drops Baylor to 13‑11 overall and 3‑9 in the Big 12, a tough record in a highly competitive conference. Coach Scott Drew praised the league’s competitiveness, noting that no team can expect to win by large margins and that this makes every game a true test. He expressed hope for Big 12 teams to reach the Final Four in the NCAA tournament.