- Matchup: Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: Marriott Center in Provo, UT
- Broadcast: FOX
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The Utah Utes (9-10) are set to travel to the Marriott Center on Saturday to face off against the BYU Cougars (16-2).
In their latest outing, the Utah Utes faced Kansas State but fell short with a final score of 81-78. In terms of fouls, Utah committed 14 while Kansas State racked up 13. The Utes managed to convert 12 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. Kansas State achieved a free throw success rate of 70.0%, sinking 7 of their 10 attempts. The Wildcats finished with 27 rebounds (5 offensive and 22 defensive) and recorded 17 assists alongside 4 steals. Defensively, Utah allowed Kansas State to shoot at a 50.0% rate from the field on 31 of 62 attempts. The Utes dished out 10 assists and forced 10 turnovers, earning 5 steals in the process, while pulling down 31 total rebounds, including 9 offensive. Utah capitalized on 6 out of 10 free throw attempts, resulting in a 60.0% conversion rate. The Utes ended the game boasting a 49.2% shooting percentage from the field (32 out of 65) and made 8 out of 23 three-pointers.
Terrence Brown was a key player in the matchup, achieving an impressive shooting percentage of 58.3% while contributing 2 assists. He played for 32 minutes, collected 4 rebounds, and scored 33 points on 14 of 24 shooting.
This season, Utah holds a record of 9-10. They average 11.4 turnovers per game and commit 17.4 fouls per outing. Collectively, the Utes grab 35.2 rebounds per game, along with 266 assists this season, ranking them 229th in collegiate basketball in terms of assists. From downtown, they are shooting 35.9% (159 of 443) and 72.9% from the charity stripe. Utah averages 80.2 points per game, placing them 115th in Division I, and boasts a 46.7% field goal percentage.
On the defensive front, the Utes manage to force 10.5 turnovers each game while drawing 16.8 fouls. Opponents hit 34.6% of their shots from three-point range, and Utah ranks 333rd in college basketball for points allowed per game at 81.0. Defensively, they permit a field goal percentage of 47.3% (571 of 1,206) and yield 36.4 rebounds per game, ranked 202nd in college in assists allowed with 264.
In their last game, the BYU Cougars suffered a defeat against Texas Tech, ending with an 84-71 score. They hauled in 21 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 33. The Cougars turned the ball over 12 times while managing to secure 7 steals during the match. Texas Tech committed 12 fouls, sending the Cougars to the free-throw line for 14 attempts, successfully converting 12 of them for an 85.7% free throw rate. From three-point territory, BYU made 5 out of 22 attempts, translating to 22.7%. Overall, the Cougars shot 27 for 64 from the field for 42.2%. On the defensive end, they allowed Texas Tech to hit 27 of 59 attempts from the field, achieving a 45.8% shooting percentage. BYU effectively shot 37.9% from three-point range, making 11 out of 29 attempts, and concluded the contest by sinking 19 out of 23 charity shots (82.6%). Regarding rebounding, BYU allowed Texas Tech to retrieve 32 total, with 8 being offensive boards.
Robert Wright III was a standout for the Cougars in this match, converting 9 of 17 shots for a 52.9% shooting ratio, and grabbed 5 rebounds. He contributed 28 points during his 38 minutes on the court, along with 3 assists.
BYU’s record currently stands at 16-2 this season. They average 14.8 fouls per game and are hitting 75.2% from the free-throw line. The Cougars dish out assists 15.1 times per game (125th nationwide) while committing 11.0 turnovers per game. BYU has scored a total of 1,559 points this season (averaging 86.6 points per game) and secures 40.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Cougars boast a shooting percentage of 48.9% from the field, ranking 34th in Division 1.
On the defensive side, BYU holds opponents to a 30.4% success rate from three-point range (139 of 457) and allows them to convert 69.0% of their free throw opportunities. They allow an average of 13.7 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranked 209th and 139th in those categories, respectively. BYU’s defense ranks 79th in college basketball, allowing 69.6 points per game. They force opponents into 12.8 turnovers on average while enabling teams to shoot 40.7% from the field (45th in the nation).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Utah
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