BYU-UCF Big 12 clash will be a battle of wits
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU secured a physical and hard-fought victory against No. 6 Iowa State on Saturday, outrebounding them 39-28 and dominating the paint 40-22 despite missing key player Richie Saunders.
- The upcoming game against UCF on Tuesday is expected to be more of a mental challenge, with both teams tied in the Big 12 standings at 8-6 and looking for a late-season spark.
- BYU coach Kevin Young praised his team's intelligence and readiness, emphasizing the competitiveness of the Big 12 and acknowledging UCF's ability to beat top teams in the league.
- Freshman AJ Dybantsa, the nation’s leading scorer with 24.9 points per game, earned Big 12 Player and New
