BYU Stuns No. 23 Kansas with Historic 34-Point Rout
BYU delivered one of the most dominant performances of the college basketball season Tuesday night, dismantling No. 23 Kansas 91-57 in Provo, Utah. Richie Saunders led the charge for the Cougars, pouring in a game-high 22 points, while Trevin Knell added 15 points and eight rebounds. BYU controlled the game from the opening tip, holding the lead for all but 26 seconds and never allowing the Jayhawks to recover.
The 34-point margin matched the largest defeat suffered by Kansas in coach Bill Self’s 22-year tenure. Self didn’t mince words after the game, admitting, “We were awful. They were great. Every mistake we made, they punished us.”
BYU shot 51.5 percent from the field and connected on 14 of 36 attempts from beyond the arc, keeping the Jayhawks off balance all night. Hunter Dickinson was a rare bright spot for Kansas, posting a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds, but his effort wasn’t enough to stop the team’s slide. Kansas has now dropped four of its last six games, raising concerns about its form heading into the final stretch of the season.
Florida Overpowers Oklahoma Behind Strong Bench Play
No. 2 Florida continued its impressive run with an 85-63 win over Oklahoma in Gainesville. Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators with 18 points, while Will Richard contributed 14 points and eight rebounds. Florida’s depth proved crucial, with Alijah Martin and Urban Klavzar leading a bench unit that outscored Oklahoma’s reserves 28-14. Jeremiah Fears scored 22 points for the Sooners, who have now lost five straight after a promising 13-0 start.
Houston Sets Big 12 Road Win Record Against Arizona State
No. 5 Houston made history with an 80-65 victory over Arizona State in Tempe, setting a Big 12 record for consecutive road wins. L.J. Cryer paced the Cougars with 18 points and six assists, while Emanuel Sharp added 17 points. Houston has now won 12 straight road games in conference play. Alston Mason’s season-high 26 points led Arizona State, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Sun Devils from suffering their sixth consecutive defeat.
Mississippi State Handles Texas A&M for Another Ranked Win
No. 21 Mississippi State claimed its second straight victory over a ranked opponent, defeating No. 7 Texas A&M 70-54 in Starkville. Freshman guard Josh Hubbard stole the show with 25 points, including a clutch three-pointer in the final minutes. Claudell Harris Jr. chipped in 15 points, sinking three second-half triples. The Aggies’ five-game win streak came to an end, despite 13 points from Zhuric Phelps.
Iowa State Extends Winning Streak with Balanced Effort
No. 8 Iowa State leaned on a team-oriented attack to secure a 79-65 win over Colorado in Ames. Dishon Jackson and Milan Momcilovic each scored 13 points, while Tamin Lipsey and Joshua Jefferson added 12 apiece. Colorado’s Bangot Dak led all scorers with 20 points, but the Buffaloes fell to 1-14 in conference play.
TCU Upsets No. 9 Texas Tech with Late Surge
TCU pulled off one of the night’s biggest surprises, edging No. 9 Texas Tech 69-66 in Fort Worth. Noah Reynolds and Trazarien White each scored 16 points, with Reynolds hitting key free throws in the closing seconds. Texas Tech’s Darrion Williams led all scorers with 21 points, but the Red Raiders were held to just one field goal over the final five minutes.
Wisconsin Ends Losing Streak Against Illinois in Statement Win
No. 11 Wisconsin snapped a nine-game losing streak against Illinois with a convincing 95-74 victory in Madison. John Tonje exploded for a season-high 31 points, while Steven Crowl added 20. The Badgers shot 56 percent from the field and secured their fifth straight win overall.
Michigan State Outlasts Purdue in Big Ten Battle
No. 14 Michigan State tightened its grip on the Big Ten standings with a 75-66 win over No. 13 Purdue. Jase Richardson led a balanced Spartans offense with 12 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn paced Purdue with 24 points, but the Boilermakers dropped their third straight game.
Marquette Cruises Past Seton Hall at Home
No. 16 Marquette returned to form with an 80-56 rout of Seton Hall in Milwaukee. Kam Jones scored 14 points, and Chase Ross added 11 for the Golden Eagles, who shot 53.6 percent from the floor. Isaiah Coleman led Seton Hall with 13 points, but the Pirates struggled to find consistent offense throughout the game.
