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BYU goes dancing, hopes to break NCAA Tournament losing streak against VCU

March 16, 2025 06:57 PM
For the second straight year, BYU is headed to the NCAA Tournament with an at-large bid, and for the third time in a row, the Cougars will take the floor as a No. 6 seed.
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Former BYU QB Ty Detmer: 35 years since winning the Heisman Trophy, he's embraced his role as coach, mentor

March 14, 2025 04:05 PM
GILBERT, Ariz. — When people think of former BYU quarterback Ty Detmer, they picture the Heisman Trophy, record-breaking stats, and his place as arguably the greatest quarterback in the school's glorious football history.
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BYU wins back-and-forth battle against Iowa State, advances to Big 12 semifinals

March 13, 2025 02:41 PM
KANSAS CITY — Nine days after No. 17 BYU took down No. 12 Iowa State in a double-overtime thriller, the Cougars and the Cyclones matched up again in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.
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Iowa State takes care of Cincinnati, faces BYU in Big 12 tournament quarterfinals

March 12, 2025 01:22 PM
KANSAS CITY — In the second round of the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday afternoon, No. 12 Iowa State took care of Cincinnati, beating the Bearcats 76-56.
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark explains a new approach to rivalry games, including BYU-Utah

March 11, 2025 07:50 PM
KANSAS CITY — BYU fans have expressed concerns about the absence of a dedicated rivalry week in football within the Big 12 and why BYU has not been scheduled to play Utah.
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BYU gets revenge on the Runnin' Utes, end season on 8-game winning streak

March 09, 2025 08:52 AM
After a heartbreaking overtime defeat to its rival in January, BYU got its revenge on Utah, picking up an 85-74 victory in Provo on Saturday night.
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After a double-overtime, top-10 win at Iowa State, is BYU the hottest team in the country?

March 05, 2025 08:41 AM
After BYU's 77-56 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night, head coach Kevin Young claimed that BYU was "not a one-trick pony."
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'It felt made for me': How BYU volleyball's Jackson Fife found a home at libero

March 04, 2025 01:51 PM
The argument can be made that BYU volleyball libero Jackson Fife was destined to be a BYU athlete someday.
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Wish granted: How the BYU Cougarettes helped 11-year-old Livi live her dream

March 03, 2025 09:28 AM
After a TV timeout with seven minutes left in the first half of the BYU-West Virginia basketball game at the Marriott Center on Saturday night, the 26-time national dance champion Cougarettes took the court for their performance, which they do at every game.
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No. 25 BYU defeats West Virginia to extend its win streak to 6 games

March 02, 2025 12:02 AM
No. 25 BYU defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 77-56 to claim its sixth straight victory Saturday night at the Marriott Center.
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Takeaways from BYU football's first day of spring practice

February 27, 2025 07:38 PM
Thursday afternoon marked the first official spring practice for the BYU football team, making the six months and two days before its season-opener against Portland State just that much closer.
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BYU basketball coach Kevin Young makes special return 'home' to the Valley

February 26, 2025 11:07 PM
TEMPE, Ariz. — Wednesday night’s matchup against Arizona State was a homecoming of sorts for coach Kevin Young.
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BYU shocks McKale: Cougars edge No. 19 Arizona in instant classic

February 23, 2025 12:25 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. — A wild night in the desert ended in jubilation for BYU and chaos for Arizona.
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BYU builds its NCAA tournament resume with historic, signature win over No. 23 Kansas

February 18, 2025 10:48 PM
Coming into Tuesday night's game against the No. 23 Kansas Jayhawks, BYU was in desperate need of a signature win.
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Bigger than basketball: How BYU's Marya Hudgins found her faith, built her foundation

February 18, 2025 03:36 PM
When Marya Hudgins transferred to BYU from Santa Clara last summer, she thought she was simply joining a new basketball program.
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BYU women's basketball stuns No. 20 Oklahoma State in thrilling home victory

February 15, 2025 09:57 PM
On the anniversary of its last win over a No. 20 ranked team, BYU women’s basketball pulled off another upset, taking down No. 20 Oklahoma State 68-64 at the Marriott Center on Saturday afternoon.
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Why 'irreplaceable' BYU AD Tom Holmoe has decided now is the time to retire

February 12, 2025 02:34 PM
After two decades of leadership, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe has announced his retirement, set to take effect at the end of the 2024-25 athletic season.
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BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announces his retirement after 20-year tenure

February 11, 2025 05:12 PM
After 20 years at the helm, and leading BYU through one of its most successful eras, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced his retirement effective at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 athletic season.
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