BYU Upsets No. 10 Texas Tech in Thriller

Robert Wright III's 27 points lead Cougars to comeback victory over Red Raiders

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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In a thrilling matchup, BYU overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat No. 10 Texas Tech 82-76 in Provo, Utah. Robert Wright III scored 27 points, including 23 in the second half, to power the Cougars' comeback. AJ Dybantsa and Kennard Davis Jr. also had big games for BYU, scoring 21 and 16 points respectively. For Texas Tech, Christian Anderson and Donovan Atwell both scored 23 points, but it wasn't enough to hold off the surging Cougars.

Why it matters

This upset victory over a top-10 opponent boosts BYU's NCAA Tournament resume and keeps their postseason hopes alive. Meanwhile, the loss drops Texas Tech to a No. 4 seed in the upcoming Big 12 tournament, complicating their path to a high NCAA seed.

The details

BYU trailed by as many as 13 points in the first half, but chipped away at the deficit and took the lead late in the second half. A key 3-pointer by Kennard Davis Jr. gave the Cougars a 78-75 advantage, and they held on for the 82-76 win. The game featured a flurry of 3-pointers, with the teams combining for 41 attempts from beyond the arc.

  • BYU overcame a 13-point deficit in the first half.
  • With 1:46 remaining, Christian Anderson hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 75.
  • Kennard Davis Jr. answered with a 3-pointer to put BYU up 78-75 with under 2 minutes left.

The players

Robert Wright III

A BYU guard who scored a game-high 27 points, including 23 in the second half, to lead the Cougars to victory.

Christian Anderson

The Texas Tech guard finished the regular season with a school-record 233 assists and led the Red Raiders with 23 points and 9 assists in the loss.

Donovan Atwell

The Texas Tech forward scored 23 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us. We showed a lot of fight to come back from that early deficit and get the victory over a top-10 team.”

— Robert Wright III, BYU Guard

What’s next

BYU will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Texas Tech, meanwhile, will need to regroup ahead of the Big 12 tournament, where they will aim to improve their seeding for the Big Dance.

The takeaway

BYU's gutsy comeback win over a highly-ranked Texas Tech squad demonstrates the Cougars' resilience and ability to compete with the nation's best teams. This victory could be a springboard for BYU's postseason aspirations, while Texas Tech must quickly turn the page and refocus ahead of the conference tournament.