Arizona's Tight Victory Over BYU Keeps Them Unbeaten
Provo, USATue Jan 27 2026
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Arizona's basketball team had a close call against BYU. They almost lost their perfect season. The game was intense and full of drama. Arizona was leading by a lot at one point. Then BYU made a big comeback. The final minutes were nerve-wracking. Arizona's players had to work hard to keep their lead.
Brayden Burries was amazing. He scored 29 points. He also had five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Jaden Bradley added 26 points, three assists, and two steals. Koa Peat contributed 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists. The team shot well in the second half, making 57. 9% of their shots.
BYU's AJ Dybantsa scored 24 points. He also had four rebounds and five assists. Richie Saunders added 18 points and eight rebounds. Kennard Davis, Jr. scored 17 points. He made five out of eight three-pointers. The Cougars almost won, but Arizona held on.
The game was close at the end. BYU was down by 19 points. Then they started scoring a lot. Saunders hit a three-pointer. Robert Wright III made a three-pointer too. Keba Keita scored a bucket. Dybantsa made two free throws. Davis made an alley-oop and a put-back. The score was tied with 21 seconds left.
BYU's coach, Kevin Young, said his team did well. He trusted his players to make the big plays. But in the end, Arizona's Brayden Burries blocked Wright's shot. This kept Arizona's perfect season alive.
Arizona will play Arizona State next. BYU will face Kansas. Both teams have more games to play. The season is still young, and anything can happen.
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