No. 22 BYU faces Baylor in Big 12 matchup

Cougars look to end four-game losing streak against Bears

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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No. 22 BYU travels to Waco, Texas to take on Baylor in a Big 12 conference matchup. The Cougars are on a four-game losing streak, their longest since joining the Big 12 in 2023-24. BYU is led by standout freshman AJ Dybantsa, who is the nation's leading scorer at 24.0 points per game. Baylor is looking to get back in the win column after a close loss to Iowa State.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for both teams as they look to position themselves in the Big 12 standings. BYU is trying to snap its longest losing streak since joining the conference, while Baylor is aiming to build momentum after a tough stretch. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

BYU (17-6, 5-5 Big 12) is coming off a 77-66 home loss to then-No. 8 Houston, marking its fourth straight defeat. The Cougars have struggled against ranked opponents, losing four of their five losses to top teams. Freshman AJ Dybantsa has been a bright spot, leading the nation in scoring at 24.0 points per game. Baylor (13-10, 3-8 Big 12) is looking to get back on track after a 72-69 loss at then-No. 7 Iowa State. The Bears have won two of their last three games and are led by Cameron Carr, who is averaging 19.6 points per game.

  • BYU has lost four straight games, its longest skid since joining the Big 12 in 2023-24.
  • The game will be played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

AJ Dybantsa

A standout freshman for BYU who leads the nation in scoring at 24.0 points per game.

Richie Saunders

A key scoring threat for BYU, averaging 19.0 points per game.

Robert Wright III

A BYU player who previously averaged 11.5 points per game for Baylor last season.

Cameron Carr

Baylor's leading scorer, averaging 19.6 points per game.

Tounde Yessoufou

Baylor's other top scoring threat, averaging 17.7 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We're upset that we didn't win the game. Another great opportunity that we let go, which unfortunately for us has been too many against the highest-caliber teams in the country.”

— Kevin Young, BYU Head Coach (statenews.net)

“He's going to be doing that with Kenny (Smith) and Charles (Barkley) and (Shaquille O'Neal) commenting on him pretty soon.”

— Kelvin Sampson, Houston Head Coach (statenews.net)

“From a coaching standpoint, I wish we would've gotten our team to this point about a month ago. Unfortunately, it's not until now. Really proud of how far they've come. We are a different team than we were at the beginning of conference (play) and I'm proud of that.”

— Scott Drew, Baylor Head Coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations in the Big 12 conference.

The takeaway

This matchup between No. 22 BYU and Baylor represents an important conference clash as both teams look to position themselves in the Big 12 standings. The Cougars' four-game losing streak has put them in uncharted territory, while the Bears are aiming to build on their recent success and get back in the win column.