BYU Upsets #6 Iowa State in Home Win

Cougars deliver signature victory, move to 20-7 on the season

Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:05am

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BYU pulled off a 79-69 home upset over #6 Iowa State on Saturday night in Provo. AJ Dybantsa led the way for the Cougars with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, nearly recording a triple-double. BYU's defense also limited Iowa State's leading scorer Milan Momcilovic to just 1-4 shooting from three-point range.

Why it matters

This win provides a much-needed signature victory for BYU's NCAA Tournament resume, as the Cougars look to secure an at-large bid. Beating the fourth #1 seed in the NCAA's top 16 reveal is a major boost for BYU's postseason aspirations.

The details

In addition to Dybantsa's big night, BYU got key contributions from Kennard Davis (17 points) and Mihailo Boskovic (career-high 13 points). The Cougars won the rebounding battle 38-29 and limited turnovers against Iowa State's pressure defense, despite shooting just 28% from three-point range.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 in Provo, Utah.

The players

AJ Dybantsa

BYU's star player who nearly recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Milan Momcilovic

Iowa State's leading scorer who was limited to 1-4 shooting from three-point range.

Kennard Davis

BYU player who scored 17 points on 3-8 shooting from three-point range.

Mihailo Boskovic

BYU player who set a career-high with 13 points in the game.

Khadim Mboup

BYU player who came off the bench and grabbed 10 rebounds, 9 in the first half.

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What’s next

BYU will next host UCF on Tuesday night in Provo as they continue their push for an NCAA Tournament berth.

The takeaway

BYU's upset of the #6 team in the country shows the Cougars can compete with the nation's elite, boosting their postseason hopes and providing a much-needed morale boost for the program.