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BYU rallies past No. 10 Texas Tech in 82-76 win
Robert Wright III scores 23 of his 27 points in the second half to lead Cougars' comeback
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Robert Wright III scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half, rallying BYU to an 82-76 victory over No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday night. AJ Dybantsa added 21 points, six rebounds and four assists for BYU, which outscored Texas Tech 48-14 in the paint and 20-9 in second-chance points.
Why it matters
The win snaps a three-game losing streak for BYU and gives them a victory over a top-10 opponent at home, an important result for their postseason hopes. For Texas Tech, the loss is their second consecutive defeat as they head into the Big 12 Tournament.
The details
Wright made his first seven shots after halftime to fuel BYU's comeback. The Cougars outscored Texas Tech 48-14 in the paint and 20-9 in second-chance points. BYU shot 50% from the field in the second half. Donovan Atwell and Christian Anderson led Texas Tech with 23 points each.
- BYU cut the deficit to 46-38 by halftime.
- Wright and Dybantsa combined to make five straight baskets that fueled a 15-2 run, giving BYU a 75-66 lead with 4:16 left.
- Texas Tech tied the game at 75-75 on Anderson's deep 3-pointer with 1:46 left, but Davis hit a go-ahead 3-pointer on the next possession.
The players
Robert Wright III
A BYU player who scored 27 points, including 23 in the second half, to lead the Cougars' comeback.
AJ Dybantsa
A BYU player who scored 21 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists.
Donovan Atwell
A Texas Tech player who scored 23 points.
Christian Anderson
A Texas Tech player who scored 23 points, dished out 9 assists, and hit 4 3-pointers.
What’s next
BYU is the No. 10 seed in the Big 12 Tournament and faces 15th-seeded Kansas State in the first round on Tuesday. Texas Tech is the No. 4 seed and gets a double bye into the quarterfinals on Thursday.
The takeaway
This win gives BYU a much-needed boost as they head into the postseason, proving they can compete with top-ranked opponents. For Texas Tech, the back-to-back losses raise questions about their form heading into the conference tournament.
