BYU Basketball Stuns No. 3 Wisconsin, Punches Ticket To Sweet 16
Mar 22, 2025, 9:39 PM
DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 22: Trevin Knell #21 of the Brigham Young Cougars reacts after a made basket against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Ball Arena on March 22, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER – For the first time in 14 years, BYU basketball is headed to the Sweet 16.
The Round of 32 matchup against the No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers was dramatic, to say the least. But, the Cougars still came out on top in a 91-89 win.
Richie Saunders led the way for BYU with 25 points while shooting 56 percent from the floor and 75 percent from three. Three other Cougars scored in double figures. It was a team effort though. BYU led in rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, fastbreak points, and points in the paint.
BYU will play the winner of No. 2 Alabama and No. 7 Saint Mary’s in Atlanta next week.
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by KSL Sports. View the full game thread here.
