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BYU Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) lays the ball up while guarded by Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) during an NCAA men’s basketball game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
BYU’s win streak has come to an end.
The Cougars were defeated 85-74 by No. 20 Arizona Tuesday night at the Marriott Center, falling to 15-7 on the season and 6-5 in Big 12 play.
3 takeaways
Arizona’s offense was elite. The Wildcats proved especially potent in Provo, shooting 49.2% from the field, 38.1% from 3-point range and 88.2% from the free throw line.
When your opponent shoots like prime Steph Curry in your own gym, winning becomes nearly impossible.
Conversely, BYU shot 41.8%, 29.4% and 57.1% in the same such categories, including a concerning 3 for 16 from deep in the second half and making just two of its final 12 field goal attempts.
BYU Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) drives the ball toward the basket while guarded by Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) during an NCAA men’s basketball game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
BYU Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) lays the ball up while guarded by Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) during an NCAA men’s basketball game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
BYU Cougars forward Mawot Mag (0) celebrates his basket against the Arizona Wildcats during an NCAA men’s basketball game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
BYU Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) celebrates his basket against the Arizona Wildcats during an NCAA men’s basketball game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
BYU Cougars forward Mawot Mag (0) celebrates his 3-pointer against the Arizona Wildcats during an NCAA men’s basketball game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025….
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Publish date : 2025-02-05 06:38:00
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