BYU Upsets No. 18 San Diego State After Nearly Blowing Big Lea

In a thrilling road matchup, BYU managed to pull out a 72-62 upset win over #18 San Diego State, despite letting a 17-point lead slip away.

BYU Upsets No. 18 San Diego State After Nearly Blowing Big Lea
BYU Upsets No. 18 San Diego State After Nearly Blowing Big Lea
  • Standout performance: Alex Barcello led the Cougars with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.

  • Big moments: With under a minute left, Brandon Averette nailed a go-ahead 3-pointer to give BYU the lead—his dagger shot came with just 54 seconds remaining.

  • Opponents stepped up too: San Diego State’s Matt Mitchell lit up the second half, scoring 35 points as the lone double-digit scorer for his team.

  • Keys to the win:

    • BYU’s rebounding dominance (40-26) helped control the game.

    • Solid defense forced the Aztecs into shooting struggles—SDSU shot only about 37% from the field.

    • Balanced scoring off the bench: Spencer Johnson and Trevin Knell provided solid support.

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