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BYU's Richie Saunders Tears ACL, Ending Season and College Career

BYU shifts shots and minutes to AJ Dybantsa, Rob Wright III plus bench options as a Quad‑1 stretch approaches.

Overview

  • The senior guard confirmed the torn ACL on Instagram on Sunday, and the school announced he will miss the remainder of the season.
  • Saunders was hurt 45 seconds into No. 22 BYU’s 90-86 overtime win over Colorado and did not return.
  • He has been a leading scorer and veteran presence, averaging about 18.8 points and 6.0 rebounds on 48.9% shooting.
  • Coach Kevin Young said the injury drained the arena’s energy, while Colorado’s Tad Boyle praised his team’s fight in the overtime loss.
  • BYU will lean more on Dybantsa and Rob Wright III and elevate Tyler Mrus, Mihailo Boskovic and Aleksej Kostic as it faces Arizona next and then hosts Iowa State.