Riley-Ann Pennington
Universe Sports Reporter
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Benally leads BYU women's basketball to first postseason victory of new era
In a high‑energy atmosphere inside the Marriott Center, BYU jumped ahead early and never looked back, defeating Alabama A&M 72–47 in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational on Thursday night.
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BYU’s formula for success emerges in Big 12 tournament despite setback to Houston
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As BYU moves deeper into its second season under coach Kevin Young, the BYU Cougars continue to define an identity built around balanced offensive involvement and steady defensive improvement.
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Kansas City embraces Big 12 tournament as annual economic boost
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Walk through downtown in early March and the air practically hums with Big 12 basketball.
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After injury‑filled season, is BYU exactly where it needs to be in the Big 12 tournament?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — BYU arrived in Kansas City this week carrying more than scouting reports and game plans.
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BYU locks down West Virginia 68–48 behind season-high from Kennard Davis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fans trickled into the arena Wednesday night expecting a defensive battle, and BYU delivered one in a 68–48 win over West Virginia, powered by a career‑high performance from Kennard Davis Jr.
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BYU's cheer squad helps power the Big 12 tournament atmosphere
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the T‑Mobile Center swells with fans and the roar of Big 12 basketball echoes through downtown, one team slips into the arena long before the first layup and stays long after the final buzzer.
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Dybantsa drops 40: BYU freshman breaks Big 12 tournament record as Cougars advance
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa set a Big 12 tournament record Tuesday, scoring 40 points — the most ever by a freshman in a tournament game — as the Cougars defeated Kansas State 105–91 in their postseason debut.
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BYU makes strong statement in Big 12 Awards ahead of tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Prior to the start of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Conference tournament the league released its regular‑season awards — and BYU made its presence felt across multiple categories, headlined by true freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa.
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What Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said about BYU during his annual news conference
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the media Tuesday morning as the Phillips 66 Men’s Big 12 Basketball Conference tipped off, expressing confidence in the league’s national stature.
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