No. 23 BYU Secures Eighth Straight Win With Victory Over Rival Utah

BYU avenges an earlier season loss to Utah, ending the regular season with an 85-74 win and locking in the fourth seed for the Big 12 Tournament.

BYU defeated Utah 85-74 in Provo, marking their eighth consecutive win and ending the regular season with a 23-8 overall record.
Five BYU players scored in double figures, with Dawson Baker leading the team with 15 points off the bench.
Utah's Miro Little scored a game-high 21 points, hitting 6 of 8 three-pointers, but the Utes struggled with 17 turnovers and a five-minute scoring drought in the second half.
BYU capitalized on Utah's mistakes, outscoring them 40-22 in the paint and pulling away with a decisive 12-0 run midway through the second half.
The Cougars secured the fourth seed in the Big 12 Tournament, while Utah, finishing 16-15, will enter as the 11th seed under interim coach Josh Eilert.