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Colorado Attempts to Slow No. 22 BYU After Ugly Defeat
BYU looks to bounce back from 3-point shooting struggles against struggling Colorado squad.
Feb. 13, 2026 at 8:15am
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After a 13-game winning streak, BYU has lost four of its last seven games, including a tough loss to then-No. 7 Houston. The Cougars will look to get back on track at home against Colorado, who is coming off a blowout loss to No. 16 Texas Tech. Colorado coach Tad Boyle was highly critical of his team's performance, saying he was "embarrassed" by their lack of toughness and grit, especially on the road.
Why it matters
This matchup between BYU and Colorado is an important conference game for both teams as they look to position themselves for the NCAA Tournament. BYU is currently ranked No. 22 and has an impressive 18-6 record, but has struggled with consistency lately. Colorado, on the other hand, is just 14-11 on the season and has been particularly poor on the road, going just 1-6 in true road games.
The details
BYU has been led by the strong play of AJ Dybantsa and Robert Wright III, who combined for 66 points in the Cougars' recent win over Baylor. However, BYU has struggled with its 3-point shooting, going just 3-of-19 from beyond the arc in that game. Colorado, meanwhile, was blown out by Texas Tech, managing just 44 points in the game and shooting only 29.1% from the field. Freshman guard Isaiah Johnson has been a bright spot for the Buffaloes, increasing his scoring average since being inserted into the starting lineup.
- BYU has lost four of its last seven games after a 13-game winning streak that stretched from Nov. 21 to Jan. 14.
- Colorado is 2-2 in its last four games, including the blowout loss to Texas Tech on Wednesday.
The players
Kevin Young
The head coach of the BYU Cougars basketball team.
AJ Dybantsa
A BYU player who scored 36 points in the Cougars' recent win over Baylor.
Robert Wright III
A BYU player and former Baylor point guard who scored 30 points in the win over his former team.
Tad Boyle
The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes basketball team, who was highly critical of his team's performance after their blowout loss to Texas Tech.
Isaiah Johnson
A freshman guard for Colorado who has increased his scoring average since being inserted into the starting lineup.
What they’re saying
“When the threes start falling for us, the lid is going to blow off this thing. When you don't turn it over, our offense becomes all the more potent.”
— Kevin Young, BYU Head Coach
“I'm embarrassed by our performance. I'm embarrassed for our university. I'm embarrassed for the city of Boulder. I'm embarrassed for the state of Colorado, and I'm embarrassed for every former player that has worn the uniform. We've got to own this.”
— Tad Boyle, Colorado Head Coach
What’s next
BYU will look to bounce back from its recent struggles and continue its push for an NCAA Tournament berth, while Colorado will aim to show more toughness and grit on the road as it tries to turn its season around.
The takeaway
This matchup between BYU and Colorado highlights the challenges both teams are facing as they navigate the rigors of conference play. BYU's ability to rediscover its 3-point shooting touch and Colorado's need to develop more mental toughness on the road will be key factors in determining the outcome of this game.
