NCAAB · Final

BYU Dominates Wisconsin in Convincing Win

Friday, November 21, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Delta Center

BYU Cougars 98, Wisconsin Badgers 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars beat Wisconsin Badgers 98-70 at Delta Center on November 21, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the BYU Cougars triumphed over the Wisconsin Badgers with a final score of 98-70 at the Delta Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered the game with identical records of 4-1, but BYU showcased their strength, particularly at home, where they have maintained an impressive record of 6-0 this season.

BYU's recent form has been solid, boasting an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, despite a single loss in their most recent outing against the UConn Huskies. The Cougars have averaged 82.9 points per game while allowing 73.5, indicating a high-scoring style that has been effective on their home court. In their last five games, they have averaged 78.4 points, with a record of 3-2, showing resilience even in defeat.

On the other side, Wisconsin has also been performing well, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games and a current winning streak of four games leading into this contest. The Badgers have averaged 80.8 points while allowing 67.9, suggesting they have been effective offensively while maintaining a solid defense. Their recent form includes an average of 85.2 points over their last five games, which contributed to their confidence heading into this matchup.

The game itself saw BYU take control early and maintain their lead throughout, culminating in a decisive victory. Key scoring plays in the second half included multiple three-pointers from Aleksej Kostić and Robert Wright III, which helped to extend the lead significantly. Wisconsin struggled to keep pace, and despite a few bright moments, they were unable to mount a serious comeback.

In terms of home and away performance, BYU's home record stands out. They have been particularly dominant at the Delta Center, while Wisconsin's away record of 3-1 indicates they have been competitive on the road but faced a tough challenge against a strong BYU side. This home advantage was evident in the Cougars' ability to control the tempo and scoring opportunities throughout the game.

The injury picture was not detailed in the block, but both teams appeared to be at full strength for this encounter, allowing for a competitive matchup. The market had priced BYU as the clear favorite, reflecting their home advantage and recent form, with a final home win probability of 1.0.

Overall, this fixture was significant not just for the outcome but for what it revealed about both teams' capabilities moving forward in the season. BYU's ability to score efficiently while defending well at home will be crucial as they look to build on this victory, while Wisconsin will need to regroup and address the issues that led to their defeat.

Leaders

PointsRichie Saunders26BYU Cougars
AssistsRobert Wright III11BYU Cougars
ReboundsRobert Wright III7BYU Cougars
PointsNick Boyd16Wisconsin Badgers
AssistsNolan Winter2Wisconsin Badgers
ReboundsNolan Winter14Wisconsin Badgers

Recent form

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 8-2Streak L182.9 scored · 73.5 allowed per game6-0 at home

L84-86at UConn HuskiesNov 16
W85-68vs Delaware Blue HensNov 12
W98-53vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 9
W71-66vs Villanova WildcatsNov 4
L54-74at Houston CougarsMar 14
W96-92vs Iowa State CyclonesMar 13
W85-74vs Utah UtesMar 9
W88-85at Iowa State CyclonesMar 5
W77-56vs West Virginia MountaineersMar 2
W91-81at Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 27

Wisconsin Badgers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W480.8 scored · 67.9 allowed per game3-1 away

W94-69vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 18
W86-55vs Ball State CardinalsNov 12
W97-72vs Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 8
W96-64vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 4
L53-59at Michigan WolverinesMar 16
W77-74at Michigan State SpartansMar 15
W86-70at UCLA BruinsMar 14
W70-63vs Northwestern WildcatsMar 13
L75-86vs Penn State Nittany LionsMar 8
W74-67at Minnesota Golden GophersMar 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17
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	Wisconsin Badgers	BYU Cougars
Field goals	23-61	31-65
Field goal %	38	48
Three-pointers	7-29	14-34
Three-point %	24	41
Free throws	17-26	22-29
Free throw %	65	76
Rebounds	39	44
Offensive rebounds	11	12
Defensive rebounds	28	32
Assists	8	18
Steals	6	6
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	12	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	18
Fast-break points	19	14
Points in the paint	30	32
Fouls	25	24
Largest lead	2	32

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-55Dominique Diomande made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-56Dominique Diomande made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-56Nolan Winter made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half49-57Keba Keita made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-58Keba Keita made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-60Richie Saunders made Layup.
2nd Half49-61Dominique Diomande made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-62Dominique Diomande made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-65Richie Saunders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Wright III.
2nd Half50-65Nick Boyd made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-65Nick Boyd made Layup.
2nd Half52-66Richie Saunders made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-69Tyler Mrus made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Khadim Mboup.
2nd Half52-72Richie Saunders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Wright III.
2nd Half53-72John Blackwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-75Richie Saunders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half55-75Nick Boyd made Layup.
2nd Half56-75Nick Boyd made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-76AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-77AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-78Mihailo Bošković made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-78John Blackwell made Layup.
2nd Half58-81Richie Saunders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half58-82Mihailo Bošković made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-83Mihailo Bošković made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-84AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-85AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-86AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-87AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-87Nolan Winter made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-87Nolan Winter made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-87John Blackwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-87John Blackwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-90Aleksej Kostić made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Wright III.
2nd Half64-90Nick Boyd made Jumper.
2nd Half64-93Aleksej Kostić made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Wright III.
2nd Half64-96Robert Wright III made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half67-96Braeden Carrington made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Will Garlock.
2nd Half67-98Xavion Staton made Dunk. Assisted by Jared McGregor.
2nd Half70-98Braeden Carrington made Three Point Jumper.