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Kansas Defeats BYU in Tight Matchup
Bryson Tiller scores career-high 21 points, Melvin Council adds 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists
Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:15pm
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In a closely contested game on Saturday night, the 14th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks defeated the 13th-ranked BYU Cougars by a score of 90-82. Kansas guard Bryson Tiller had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 21 points, while forward Melvin Council contributed 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Why it matters
This win is an important conference victory for Kansas as they look to solidify their position in the Big 12 standings. BYU, meanwhile, suffers a tough road loss that could impact their NCAA Tournament seeding.
The details
The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away. Kansas was able to make key plays down the stretch to secure the victory. Tiller's career night and Council's all-around performance were crucial in leading the Jayhawks to the win.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
The players
Bryson Tiller
A guard for the Kansas Jayhawks who scored a career-high 21 points in the win over BYU.
Melvin Council
A forward for the Kansas Jayhawks who contributed 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the victory.
What they’re saying
“We knew it was going to be a tough game against a really good BYU team, but our guys stepped up and made the plays we needed to get the win.”
— Melvin Council, Kansas Forward
“It felt great to have a career night and help my team get this important conference win. We're going to keep working hard to build on this momentum.”
— Bryson Tiller, Kansas Guard
What’s next
Kansas will look to build on this win as they continue their Big 12 conference schedule, while BYU will aim to bounce back in their next game.
The takeaway
This was a hard-fought victory for the Kansas Jayhawks, who showed their resilience and ability to make plays down the stretch against a tough BYU squad. The performances of Tiller and Council were key in leading Kansas to the win.
