Iowa State Vs Byu: Dybantsa Fuels No. 23 BYU's Upset Win Over No. 6 Iowa State
In a signature Saturday night victory that the Cougars desperately needed for morale and the resume, Iowa State Vs Byu ended 79-69 in Provo with No. 23 BYU handing No. 6 Iowa State a tough road loss. The win combined an all-time effort from AJ Dybantsa with a dominant rebounding and paint performance that offset shaky perimeter shooting.
Iowa State Vs Byu: Dybantsa's 40-minute near triple-double
AJ Dybantsa played all 40 minutes and nearly recorded a triple-double, finishing with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. His two-way workload was decisive: offensively he carried the scoring load, and defensively he chased Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic off screens all night, contributing to a 1-4 three-point shooting night for the best shooter in the country.
How BYU won the glass and the paint
BYU won the rebound battle 38-29 and outscored Iowa State in the paint 40-22, advantages that helped neutralize BYU's poor three-point accuracy. The Cougars limited turnovers against Iowa State's pressure defense, preserving possessions and converting where it mattered near the rim.
Role players and bench impact
Rob Wright was quiet with just 6 points, but BYU received important contributions across the roster. Kennard Davis finished as the second leading scorer with 17 points while shooting 3-for-8 from three. Mihailo Boskovic made his second consecutive start and posted a career-high 13 points. Off the bench, Khadim Mboup grabbed 10 rebounds, with 9 of those coming in the first half, bolstering BYU's control of the boards.
Offense, defense and the three-point story
BYU missed a large number of wide-open three-point attempts and connected on just 7 of 25 from beyond the arc (28%). Defense compensated: BYU held Iowa State to 33% shooting from three, a factor that limited the Cyclones' spacing and forced them into fewer efficient looks. The contrast — poor BYU perimeter accuracy but superior interior scoring and rebounding — defined the outcome.
Seeding context and what's next
The committee released its top 16 seeds earlier in the day, and Iowa State was the fourth #1 seed. The upset in Provo adds weight to BYU's profile: the Cougars move to 20-7 on the season and next host UCF Tuesday night in Provo. This result provides a lift to BYU's morale and resume heading into that matchup and the closing stretch of the season.
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