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No. 23 BYU upsets No. 6 Iowa State in Big 12 thriller
AJ Dybantsa's near-triple-double powers the Cougars to a 79-69 victory over the Cyclones
Feb. 22, 2026 at 11:49am
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AJ Dybantsa recorded 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead No. 23 BYU to a 79-69 upset over No. 6 Iowa State on Saturday night in Big 12 play. Kennard Davis Jr. scored 17 points and Mihailo Boskovic added a career-best 13 points for the Cougars, who improved to 11-2 at home. Tamin Lipsey scored 19 points and Jamarion Batemon added 14 off the bench for the Cyclones, who were coming off consecutive Top 10 wins.
Why it matters
This was a big win for BYU, which was playing without standout Richie Saunders due to a career-ending ACL tear. The Cougars proved they can still compete with the Big 12's elite, even after losing a key player. For Iowa State, the loss snaps their momentum after impressive victories over Kansas and Houston.
The details
BYU shot 50% from the field, including 7-of-25 from 3-point range, and held a 39-28 rebounding advantage. The Cyclones connected on 42.6% of their attempts and 8-of-24 from behind the arc. BYU used a 10-1 run late in the second half to pull away for the upset victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 in Provo, Utah.
- BYU led 39-30 at halftime.
The players
AJ Dybantsa
A standout player for BYU who recorded 29 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists in the upset victory.
Kennard Davis Jr.
Scored 17 points for the Cougars in the win.
Mihailo Boskovic
Added a career-high 13 points for BYU.
Tamin Lipsey
Led Iowa State with 19 points in the loss.
Jamarion Batemon
Came off the bench to score 14 points for the Cyclones.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
This game showcased BYU's resilience and ability to compete at a high level, even after losing a key player. The Cougars proved they can pull off big upsets in the Big 12, while Iowa State's loss halts their recent momentum against top opponents.
