BYU Upsets No. 10 Texas Tech in Regular Season Finale

Cougars knock off Red Raiders 82-76 in Provo ahead of Big 12 Tournament

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Despite entering the game having lost four of their last five, the BYU Cougars pulled off an 82-76 upset over the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders in the final game of the regular season. The loss drops Texas Tech from a No. 3 seed to a No. 4 seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament, while BYU remains on the No. 10 seed-line and will face No. 15 Kansas State in the First Round.

Why it matters

This result shakes up the Big 12 Tournament seeding, with Texas Tech now facing a tougher path to the championship. For BYU, the win over a top-10 opponent boosts their NCAA Tournament resume as they look to secure a favorable seed in the Big Dance.

The details

Texas Tech led 46-38 at halftime, but BYU stormed back in the second half, going on a 20-11 run to take the lead. The game remained close down the stretch, with BYU going on a 9-0 run late to take a 75-66 lead. Texas Tech fought back to tie it at 75, but a clutch 3-pointer from BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. put the Cougars back in front for good.

  • The game marked the final home game for BYU superstar freshman A.J. Dybantsa, who is projected as a top-two pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
  • Texas Tech entered the game as the No. 10 team in the country, but the loss drops them to a No. 4 seed in the Big 12 Tournament.
  • BYU remains on the No. 10 seed-line and will open the Big 12 Tournament against No. 15 Kansas State.

The players

A.J. Dybantsa

A superstar freshman for BYU who is projected as a top-two pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Christian Anderson

The star guard for Texas Tech who led the team in the first half.

Kennard Davis Jr.

The BYU guard who hit the clutch 3-pointer to put the Cougars back in front late in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little too confident coming in, but credit to BYU for making the plays when it mattered most. This is a tough loss, but we'll regroup and be ready for the Big 12 Tournament.”

— Christian Anderson, Texas Tech Guard (on3.com)

“I'm so proud of the way our guys fought tonight. We knew it was going to be a battle, but they never gave up and found a way to get it done. This is a huge win for our program heading into the postseason.”

— Kevin Young, BYU Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

Texas Tech will face the winner of No. 5 Iowa State/winner of No. 12 Arizona State vs. No. 13 Baylor in the Quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. BYU will open play in the Big 12 Tournament against No. 15 Kansas State in the First Round.

The takeaway

This upset win over a top-10 opponent gives BYU a major boost to their NCAA Tournament resume, while the loss drops Texas Tech down to a No. 4 seed in the Big 12 Tournament, setting up a tougher path to the championship.