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Hayden Madson

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3 questions Kevin Young needs to address before next year

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By Hayden Madson
March 21, 2026 02:33 PM
Following BYU’s early exit in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Kevin Young was asked how he feels this year will affect how he constructs next year’s roster. A fair question.
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Rough first-half start leads to end of Young's second season at BYU

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By Hayden Madson
March 19, 2026 10:23 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. — AJ Dybantsa’s 35 points could not will the Cougars to a win as BYU’s season came to an end Thursday night in Portland at the hands of the Texas Longhorns.
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BYU's Chen shines as women's tennis corrects course at home against West Virginia

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By Hayden Madson
March 14, 2026 06:06 PM
BYU women’s tennis got back on the right track in conference play going 2-0 during its home stand following a 4-2 win against West Virginia and a strong showing from YuYun Chen.
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Remembering Dayton: 14 years later, Cougars channeling comeback mentality

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By Hayden Madson
March 13, 2026 09:31 AM
As the BYU Cougars await their fate this Selection Sunday, 14 years ago on this day, they found themselves facing off against the Iona Gaels in Dayton, Ohio.
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55 years ago, BYU men's basketball played its final game at Smith Fieldhouse

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By Hayden Madson
February 27, 2026 09:03 AM
Fifty-five years ago, nearly 2,000 students camped out at the Smith Fieldhouse.
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Cougars break through with statement victory against Iowa State

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By Hayden Madson
February 22, 2026 07:05 PM
BYU came into Saturday’s matchup in what felt like a must-win game.
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BYU women's tennis defeats Memphis — extends streak to 5

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By Hayden Madson
February 09, 2026 09:26 AM
BYU women’s tennis defeated Memphis 4-1, improving to 7-1 and extending its winning streak to five.
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No. 13 BYU seeks another statement win at No. 14 Kansas; Dybantsa faces Peterson

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By Hayden Madson
January 31, 2026 09:32 AM
As the No. 13 Cougars prepare for Saturday’s highly anticipated showdown against the No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse, the spotlight will shine on a matchup between two of college basketball’s brightest young stars: AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
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How early mistakes, and a furious rally, factored into BYU's narrow loss to No. 1 Arizona

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By Hayden Madson
January 27, 2026 02:08 PM
With 2:30 left, No. 13 BYU trailed No. 1 Arizona by 13 in what looked like a lost cause — until an inbound under the Cougars' own basket with 11 seconds remaining suddenly gave BYU a chance to win.
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