No. 22 BYU holds off CU Buffs upset bid

Colorado shook off its recent road doldrums and did its best to ruin the party for the 22nd-ranked Cougars, but couldn't quite finish the job.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A shorthanded BYU squad held off a spirited upset bid by CU, as the Buffs lost a gut-wrenching 90-86 overtime decision at the Marriott Center. Despite the effort, it was CU's ninth loss in the past 11 games and its 25th consecutive loss in a true road game against a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25.

Why it matters

The loss continues a frustrating stretch for the Colorado Buffaloes, who have struggled on the road this season against ranked opponents. BYU, meanwhile, was able to hold on for the victory despite playing most of the game without their star player Richie Saunders, who went down with an injury early.

The details

CU led by as many as six points in the second half, but BYU was able to rally and tie the game late to force overtime. In the extra session, BYU's Mihailo Boskovic hit a key 3-pointer to give the Cougars the lead for good. The Buffs had several chances to tie it but couldn't convert.

  • Richie Saunders went down with a leg injury 45 seconds into the game and didn't return.
  • CU led 37-32 at halftime.

The players

Richie Saunders

BYU's star player who went down with an injury early in the game.

Isaiah Johnson

Led the Buffs with a season-high 27 points.

Mihailo Boskovic

Hit a key 3-pointer in overtime to give BYU the lead for good.

AJ Dybantsa

BYU's star player who was defended well by CU's Sebastian Rancik at the end of regulation.

Sebastian Rancik

CU player who played strong defense on BYU's AJ Dybantsa at the end of regulation.

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