US EditionA.J. Dybantsa Scores 24, No. 10 BYU Extends Winning Streak to 10 with 83-73 Win over Kansas State
BYU's balanced effort led to a 10-game winning streak, its best since 2010, with A.J. Dybantsa scoring 24 points in his Big 12 debut.
- In Manhattan, Kan., the BYU Cougars held off Kansas State Wildcats 83-73 on Saturday, with A.J. Dybantsa scoring 24 points and Robert Wright III adding 18 to extend BYU's winning streak to 10 games.
- Built on a 45-35 halftime edge, the BYU Cougars benefited from a stronger supporting cast while Dybantsa scored 14 points, mostly on midrange jumpers.
- Kansas State mounted a second-half rally when Abdi Bashir Jr. had an open 3 with about 14 minutes left, but the shot rimmed out and Wright hit a 3 for BYU in a six-point swing.
- The game was just the 11th meeting between BYU and Kansas State, with Haggerty leading the Wildcats with 24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
- The matchup featured the nation's second- and third-leading scorers: Dybantsa at 23.1 and Haggerty at 22.9 points per game; up next, BYU plays Arizona State on Wednesday night.
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No. 10 BYU, superstar AJ Dybantsa shine under the national spotlight as Cougars drub Kansas State 83-73 in Big 12 opener
Not known as a standout defensive team, No. 10 BYU took away Kansas State's perimeter shooting and downed the Wildcats 83-73 in the Big 12 Saturday
AJ Dybantsa’s 24 points lead No. 10 BYU over Kansas State
AJ Dybantsa scored 24 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had three steals to lead No. 10 BYU to an 83-73 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan.Robert Wright III added 18 points, Richie Saunders pitched in 13 points and Keba Keita had a double-double with 11 points and 16 rebounds for the Cougars (13-1, 1-0 Big 12), winners of 10th straight games.PJ Haggerty led Kansas State (9-5, 0-1) …
AJ Dybantsa's 24 points lead No. 10 BYU over Kansas State
AJ Dybantsa scored 24 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had three steals to lead No. 10 BYU to an 83-73 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan.
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A.J. Dybantsa scores 24, No. 10 BYU extends winning streak to 10 with 83-73 win over Kansas State
A.J. Dybantsa scored 24 points in his Big 12 debut, helping No. 10 BYU defeat Kansas State 83-73. Robert Wright III added 18 points for the Cougars, who extended their longest winning streak since 2010 to 10 games.
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