Zach Hansen
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A look ahead at the 2026 BYU men's track and field season
The BYU men’s track and field season is officially underway with another three-day event in Philadelphia at the Ott Center last weekend.
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AJ Dybantsa leads No. 13 BYU to a 91-78 victory in epic Holy War clash
It seemed like we were in for another tight, gritty Holy War game between BYU and Utah, until AJ Dybantsa decided it was time to stop playing games.
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Guided by culture and family, star freshman Sydney Benally finds her place at BYU
From New Mexico's Sandia Mountains to Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, one thing is true, Sydney Benally is finding her second home at BYU.
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BYU women’s basketball’s young roster shows glimpse of full potential in win against Omaha
During the second quarter of BYU women’s basketball’s dominant 104-47 win over Omaha Thursday night, there erupted a “you let your whole team down” chant from the BYU student section, which came on a miss from the free throw line by Omaha's leading scorer, Cora Olsen.
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Stagnant offense, too many big plays by Texas Tech, inopportune mistakes shatter BYU's undefeated season
LUBBOCK, Texas — It was early in the first quarter, BYU had just stopped the Texas Tech offense, and the Cougars' Parker Kingston bobbled the punt return, which was picked up by the Red Raiders — a play foreshadowing the Cougars' luck on the day.
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BYU fans show up for College GameDay, hoping for a big win over host Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas — No. 7 BYU and No. 8 Texas Tech are set to battle in the first top 10 matchup in the Big 12 since 2021, with Cougar fans eagerly anticipating the result.
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BYU vs. Texas Tech preview: What to watch for as BYU tries to keep its undefeated season alive
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Saturday, No. 7 BYU goes on the road to take on No. 8 Texas Tech in what will be a historic showdown for both schools.
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BYU men's basketball 2025-26 season predictions: Can the Cougars win a national championship?
The BYU men's basketball team gets its season officially under way with a big-time game against Villanova in Las Vegas on Monday night.
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BYU women’s basketball picks up the 2026 commitment of 4-star prospect Kennedy Woolston
Coach Lee Cummard’s BYU women’s basketball team picked up the commitment of Lone Peak High School’s Kennedy Woolston late Friday night.
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