Byu Basketball: BYU Picks Up Massive Home Win Over Iowa State
byu basketball desperately needed a signature win for morale and the resume, and the Cougs delivered Saturday night with a 79-69 home victory over #6 Iowa State in Provo. The committee released its top 16 seeds earlier in the day, and Iowa State was the fourth #1 seed.
Byu Basketball game details
BYU beat #6 Iowa State 79-69 in Provo on Saturday night. The Cougs improved to 20-7 on the season and will next host UCF Tuesday night in Provo. Earlier in the day the committee released its top 16 seeds, and Iowa State was identified as the fourth #1 seed.
AJ Dybantsa impact and stats
AJ Dybantsa was spectacular once again, playing all 40 minutes and nearing a triple double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. Dybantsa’s defense was also notable, as he chased Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic off screens all night and helped hold Momcilovic to a 1-4 three-point shooting night against what the game narrative called the best shooter in the country.
Supporting scorers and roles
Rob Wright was quiet with just 6 points, while Kennard Davis was the second leading scorer with 17 points and went 3-8 from three. Mihailo Boskovic made his second consecutive start and finished with a career high 13 points. Khadim Mboup came off the bench and grabbed 10 rebounds, 9 of those coming in the first half.
Rebounds, defense and shooting
BYU missed a ton of open threes and finished just 7-25 (28%) from long range, but the Cougs won the rebound battle 38-29 and limited turnovers against Iowa State’s pressure defense. BYU held Iowa State to 33% shooting from three and outscored Iowa State in the paint 40-22, key factors in the 79-69 final score.
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Saturday’s result delivered the signature win BYU sought for morale and the resume. The Cougs now sit at 20-7 and will host UCF on Tuesday night in Provo.
