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West Virginia Upsets No. 19 BYU 79-71 to Halt Three-Game Slide

The victory halts the Mountaineers’ three-game slide, denting the Cougars’ seeding hopes.

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BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) is defended by West Virginia forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Morgantown, W.Va.
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) calls out to his teammates as he’s guarded by Iowa State guard Killyan Toure (27) during a game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The Cougars hit the road Saturday for a game against West Virginia in Mortgantown.

Overview

  • Honor Huff scored 19 points and Brenen Lorient added 18 as West Virginia controlled the entire second half in Morgantown.
  • BYU trailed 40-26 at halftime after a 20-5 Mountaineers run keyed by 11 points from Chance Moore.
  • Robert Wright III led the Cougars with 23 points, while AJ Dybantsa finished with 20 after being held to four on 1-of-4 shooting before the break.
  • BYU pulled within 74-71 with 1:11 left but committed turnovers on consecutive possessions, and WVU closed it out by hitting 5 of 6 free throws in the final 26 seconds.
  • West Virginia improved to 17-12 (8-8 Big 12) with its second win over a ranked opponent this season, while BYU fell to 20-9 (8-8) with a second straight loss and eight defeats in its last 12 games.