BYU Basketball Defeats Arizona State 76-56

BYU's basketball team, led by Head Coach Kevin Young, opened their Big 12 season with a dominant 76-56 victory over Arizona State, highlighted by Richie Saunders scoring a career-high 30 points. The Cougars built an early lead and showcased strong defense, forcing 13 turnovers from the Sun Devils. Despite some shooting struggles from others on the team, BYU's overall performance was solid, celebrating a successful first conference game. Meanwhile, Utah State will face Wyoming after a tough loss to Colorado State, struggling with a 0-10 record in their last ten games. The Cowgirls of Wyoming have shown resilience at home, outscoring opponents and looking to maintain their competitive edge against the Aggies. In football, BYU secured a 36-14 victory over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl, with L.J. Martin and Jake Retzlaff contributing significantly to the win, showcasing a strong defensive performance against the Buffaloes.