NCAAB · Final

BYU Cougars Defeat Iowa State Cyclones 79-69

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:38 PM ET · Marriott Center

BYU Cougars 79, Iowa State Cyclones 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars beat Iowa State Cyclones 79-69 at Marriott Center on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars?

Iowa State Cyclones were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.

In a notable matchup, the BYU Cougars triumphed over the Iowa State Cyclones with a final score of 79-69 at the Marriott Center. This victory marks a significant moment for BYU, especially considering their recent struggles, as they had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games prior to this contest. The Cougars had been averaging 81.8 points scored and 83.9 points allowed over that stretch, indicating a defensive vulnerability that they managed to overcome against Iowa State.

The Cougars entered the game with a home record of 20-7, while the Cyclones boasted a strong away record of 23-4. Iowa State had been in better form recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games, with an average of 76.7 points scored and only 67.3 points allowed. They were on a two-game winning streak leading into this matchup, having recently defeated the Houston Cougars and Kansas Jayhawks.

Historically, BYU had the upper hand in their previous meetings with Iowa State, holding a 2-0 record against them in the 2025 season. Their last two encounters resulted in close victories for BYU, including a 96-92 win at home and an 88-85 win away.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a factor in high-stakes games like this, especially considering the physical demands of college basketball.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Iowa State favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 154.5. The odds reflected the general expectation of a competitive game, but BYU’s performance defied those expectations.

The conditions at the Marriott Center were likely favorable for the Cougars, who have historically performed well at home. The atmosphere in the arena was charged, contributing to BYU's ability to secure the win. As the game progressed, pivotal moments included free throws by AJ Dybantsa and Kennard Davis Jr., as well as a crucial dunk by Keba Keita, which helped solidify BYU's lead.

As the final buzzer sounded, BYU's victory not only showcased their resilience but also highlighted the importance of home-court advantage in college basketball. The Cougars will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ISU -2.5	154.5 o -108 / u -112	Iowa State Cyclones -148 · BYU Cougars +124

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Leaders

PointsAJ Dybantsa29BYU Cougars
AssistsAJ Dybantsa9BYU Cougars
ReboundsAJ Dybantsa10BYU Cougars
PointsTamin Lipsey19Iowa State Cyclones
AssistsJoshua Jefferson7Iowa State Cyclones
ReboundsJoshua Jefferson8Iowa State Cyclones

Recent form

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 4-6Streak L181.8 scored · 83.9 allowed per game3-2 at home

L68-75at Arizona WildcatsFeb 19
W90-86vs Colorado BuffaloesFeb 14
W99-94at Baylor BearsFeb 11
L66-77vs Houston CougarsFeb 8
L92-99at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 5
L82-90at Kansas JayhawksJan 31
L83-86vs Arizona WildcatsJan 27
W91-78vs Utah UtesJan 24
L71-84at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 18
W76-70vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 15

Iowa State Cyclones

Last 10: 7-3Streak W276.7 scored · 67.3 allowed per game2-3 away

W70-67vs Houston CougarsFeb 17
W74-56vs Kansas JayhawksFeb 14
L55-62at TCU Horned FrogsFeb 11
W72-69vs Baylor BearsFeb 7
W95-61at Kansas State WildcatsFeb 1
W97-67vs Colorado BuffaloesJan 30
W84-71at Oklahoma State CowboysJan 24
W87-57vs UCF KnightsJan 21
L70-79at Cincinnati BearcatsJan 17
L63-84at Kansas JayhawksJan 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Iowa State Cyclones	BYU Cougars
Field goals	23-54	29-58
Field goal %	43	50
Three-pointers	8-24	7-25
Three-point %	33	28
Free throws	15-19	14-20
Free throw %	79	70
Rebounds	28	39
Offensive rebounds	6	12
Defensive rebounds	22	27
Assists	13	13
Steals	6	7
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	13
Fast-break points	9	14
Points in the paint	22	40
Fouls	20	15
Largest lead	3	13
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	11	85

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-47Jamarion Batemon makes layup (Joshua Jefferson assists)
2nd Half38-49Keba Keita makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half40-49Jamarion Batemon makes driving layup
2nd Half41-49Jamarion Batemon makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half41-51AJ Dybantsa makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half42-51Tamin Lipsey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-51Tamin Lipsey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-51Blake Buchanan makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half45-52Keba Keita makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-52Tamin Lipsey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joshua Jefferson assists)
2nd Half48-54Mihailo Bošković makes driving layup (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half48-55Mihailo Bošković makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-55Jamarion Batemon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nate Heise assists)
2nd Half51-57Kennard Davis Jr. makes layup (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half54-57Tamin Lipsey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joshua Jefferson assists)
2nd Half54-59AJ Dybantsa makes driving layup
2nd Half54-61Kennard Davis Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half54-62AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-63AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-63Jamarion Batemon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-65Khadim Mboup makes 3-foot dunk (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half55-66AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-67AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-67Joshua Jefferson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-67Joshua Jefferson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-70Kennard Davis Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half59-70Joshua Jefferson makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half61-70Nate Heise makes layup (Joshua Jefferson assists)
2nd Half62-70Jamarion Batemon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-70Jamarion Batemon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-73Mihailo Bošković makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half64-73Nate Heise makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-73Nate Heise makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-74AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-75AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-75Tamin Lipsey makes driving layup
2nd Half67-76Kennard Davis Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-77Kennard Davis Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-79Keba Keita makes 3-foot dunk (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half69-79Tamin Lipsey makes layup