URGENT UPDATE: TCU has suffered its third consecutive loss, falling 76-70 to No. 11 BYU in a tense matchup last night in Provo, Utah. This defeat marks a troubling 1-4 record for TCU against ranked opponents this season, raising concerns as they head into crucial games ahead.
In a thrilling second half, AJ Dybantsa led the Cougars with 25 points, scoring 17 of those in the final period. His performance, alongside Richie Saunders who contributed 18 points, propelled BYU to its 13th straight win, improving their record to 16-1 overall and 4-0 in the Big 12.
The game began with BYU struggling offensively, missing their first 11 three-point attempts and trailing 36-30 at halftime. However, a pivotal 9-0 run in the second half shifted the momentum, highlighted by Dybantsa’s impressive plays and a crucial three-pointer from Mihailo Boskovic.
Despite a spirited effort from TCU, with Xavier Edmonds leading the Horned Frogs with 19 points and 8 rebounds, they could not close the gap. Micah Robinson added 10 points off the bench, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
With just 2:14 left in the game, Saunders hit a critical three-pointer that extended BYU’s lead to 70-63, effectively sealing TCU’s fate. Keba Keita made a significant block with 1:11 remaining, ensuring the Cougars held onto their lead for the victory.
TCU’s next challenge comes as they face Utah on Saturday, while BYU will travel to play No. 15 Texas Tech on the same day. Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching how TCU responds after this tough stretch against ranked teams.
Stay tuned for more updates on TCU and BYU as the season progresses.
