NCAAB · Final

BYU Cougars Defeat Utah Utes 91-78 at Home

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · Marriott Center

BYU Cougars 91, Utah Utes 78, 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 Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars beat Utah Utes 91-78 at Marriott Center on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2800 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the Marriott Center, the BYU Cougars secured a 91-78 victory over the Utah Utes. This win continues to highlight BYU's strong performance this season, as they maintain an impressive home record of 17-2, while Utah falls to 9-11 overall. The Cougars have been particularly dominant at home, boasting a perfect 7-0 record in their home games this season.

BYU entered the game with a recent form of 9-1 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against Texas Tech. Their scoring average in this stretch was an impressive 87.7 points per game, while allowing 70.9 points. In contrast, Utah has struggled with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, averaging 80.0 points scored but allowing 83.7 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their recent form included a loss to Kansas State just days before this fixture.

The previous meeting between these two teams on January 11, 2026, resulted in a close 89-84 victory for BYU, showcasing the competitive nature of this rivalry. Historically, BYU has won two out of the last three matchups against Utah, further establishing their dominance in this season's series.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of key players can often be influenced by their health and availability. Both teams will be keen to field their strongest lineups as they navigate the rigors of the season.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had BYU as a heavy favorite with a spread of -19.5, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win by a significant margin. The total points line was set at 168.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game.

Conditions in the Marriott Center were favorable for basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the Cougars. Fans witnessed a display of offensive prowess from BYU, who scored 91 points, aided by notable plays including a dunk by AJ Dybantsa and a three-point jumper from Keanu Dawes.

As the game progressed, BYU's ability to maintain a lead was evident, particularly in the second half where they outscored Utah. The scoring plays highlighted the Cougars' offensive depth and execution, which proved too much for the Utes to handle.

Overall, this game served as a testament to BYU's strength at home and their capability to perform under pressure, while Utah will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BYU -19.5	168.5 o -108 / u -112	Utah Utes +1300 · BYU Cougars -2800

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Leaders

PointsAJ Dybantsa43BYU Cougars
AssistsAJ Dybantsa3BYU Cougars
ReboundsKeba Keita7BYU Cougars
PointsKeanu Dawes23Utah Utes
AssistsTerrence Brown4Utah Utes
ReboundsKeanu Dawes6Utah Utes

Recent form

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 9-1Streak L187.7 scored · 70.9 allowed per game7-0 at home

L71-84at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 18
W76-70vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 15
W89-84at Utah UtesJan 11
W104-76vs Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 8
W83-73at Kansas State WildcatsJan 3
W109-81vs Eastern Washington EaglesDec 23
W85-67vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 20
W93-57vs Pacific TigersDec 17
W100-53vs UC Riverside HighlandersDec 14
W67-64vs Clemson TigersDec 9

Utah Utes

Last 10: 3-7Streak L180 scored · 83.7 allowed per game0-4 away

L78-81at Kansas State WildcatsJan 21
W82-79vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 17
L74-88at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 15
L84-89vs BYU CougarsJan 11
L73-85at Colorado BuffaloesJan 8
L78-97vs Arizona WildcatsJan 3
L65-74at Washington HuskiesDec 30
W101-77vs Eastern Washington EaglesDec 21
L74-82vs Mississippi State BulldogsDec 14
W91-85vs California Baptist LancersDec 7

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	Utah Utes	BYU Cougars
Field goals	27-59	32-60
Field goal %	46	53
Three-pointers	13-21	8-19
Three-point %	62	42
Free throws	11-11	19-23
Free throw %	100	83
Rebounds	24	40
Offensive rebounds	6	14
Defensive rebounds	18	26
Assists	17	17
Steals	4	5
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	6	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	12
Fast-break points	6	9
Points in the paint	18	48
Fouls	19	13
Largest lead	2	21
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	1	91

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-49AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-49Terrence Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Seydou Traore assists)
2nd Half48-50AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-51AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-53AJ Dybantsa makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half50-53Don McHenry makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half50-55Robert Wright III makes driving layup (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half53-55Terrence Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half53-57Robert Wright III makes layup (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half53-59Richie Saunders makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half53-61Richie Saunders makes layup (AJ Dybantsa assists)
2nd Half56-61Keanu Dawes makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half56-63Richie Saunders makes driving layup (Keba Keita assists)
2nd Half56-64Richie Saunders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-65Richie Saunders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-66AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-67AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-69AJ Dybantsa makes layup
2nd Half57-69Terrence Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-69Terrence Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-69Terrence Brown makes 24-foot three point jumper (Don McHenry assists)
2nd Half61-71Robert Wright III makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half63-71Seydou Traore makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half63-72Robert Wright III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-73Robert Wright III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-76Mihailo Bošković makes 25-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half63-78AJ Dybantsa makes 2-foot dunk (Mihailo Bošković assists)
2nd Half65-78Terrence Brown makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half65-81AJ Dybantsa makes 25-foot three point jumper (Abdullah Ahmed assists)
2nd Half68-81Kendyl Sanders makes 23-foot three point jumper (Terrence Brown assists)
2nd Half68-84AJ Dybantsa makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half68-87AJ Dybantsa makes 24-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half68-89AJ Dybantsa makes 1-foot dunk (Mihailo Bošković assists)
2nd Half69-89Kendyl Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-89Kendyl Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-91Abdullah Ahmed makes layup (Richie Saunders assists)
2nd Half72-91Keanu Dawes makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half73-91Keanu Dawes makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half75-91Terrence Brown makes 1-foot dunk (Obomate Abbey assists)
2nd Half78-91Keanu Dawes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Obomate Abbey assists)