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No. 9 BYU Blows Out No. 23 Wisconsin, 98-70, in Salt Lake City

BYU’s depth and defense overwhelmed a previously untested Wisconsin in a rematch at the Delta Center.

Overview

  • Richie Saunders hit five 3-pointers and scored 26 points, AJ Dybantsa added 18, and Rob Wright III posted 10 points with 11 assists to pace the Cougars.
  • BYU shot 47.7% overall and 14-for-34 from three while holding Wisconsin to 37.7% from the field and 7-for-29 from deep, forcing prolonged Badger droughts.
  • After Dybantsa picked up a fourth foul early in the second half, BYU extended its lead behind timely shooting and defense before closing out the 28-point win.
  • Bench contributors Khadim Mboup and Dominique Diomande supplied energy, rebounds and stops, as Keba Keita returned from a head injury and Kennard Davis Jr. remained suspended.
  • The Cougars improved to 4-1 with their first win over a ranked opponent this season; Wisconsin fell to 4-1 and next plays Providence, while BYU faces Miami on Thanksgiving.