BYU and Arizona Set for Highly Anticipated Rematch

No. 23 Cougars travel to No. 4 Wildcats in key college basketball showdown

Feb. 19, 2026 at 2:07am

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No. 23 BYU and No. 4 Arizona are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch on Wednesday night in Tucson. The two teams previously met in January, with the Wildcats coming away with the victory. BYU is looking to avenge that loss and pick up a marquee win against one of the top teams in the country.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for both teams' NCAA Tournament seeding and standing in their respective conferences. BYU is looking to bolster its resume with a road win over a top-5 opponent, while Arizona is aiming to bounce back from a recent loss and solidify its position as one of the elite teams in college basketball.

The details

BYU is led by wing AJ Dybantsa, who scored 24 points with 4 rebounds and 5 assists in the previous matchup against Arizona. The Wildcats counter with guard Brayden Burries, who poured in 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the first meeting. Both teams have been playing well this season, with BYU averaging 86.5 points per game and Arizona scoring 88.2 points per contest.

  • The teams previously met on January 26, 2026 in Provo.
  • The rematch is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM MST.

The players

AJ Dybantsa

BYU wing who scored 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in the previous meeting with Arizona.

Brayden Burries

Arizona guard who scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the first matchup against BYU.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge game for us to try and get a marquee win on the road against one of the best teams in the country.”

— AJ Dybantsa, BYU Wing (ESPN)

“We're looking forward to the challenge of playing BYU again. They're a very talented team and we know we'll have to bring our 'A' game to get the win at home.”

— Brayden Burries, Arizona Guard (Tucson Daily Star)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated rematch between two top-25 teams has major implications for both programs as they jockey for position heading into March Madness. The clash of styles and star players should make for an exciting game that college basketball fans won't want to miss.