No. 13 BYU to Face Off Against No. 1 Arizona in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The highly anticipated matchup between No. 13 BYU and No. 1 Arizona is set to take place on Monday at 7 p.m. MST at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. This clash features BYU with a record of 17-2, going head-to-head against an undefeated Arizona team that boasts a perfect 20-0 record.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN and available for streaming on espn.com/watch. Fans can also listen to the action on 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, or Sirius XM 143. Historically, Arizona leads the series against BYU with a record of 21-20, with the most recent meeting occurring in 2025.

For BYU, the team is currently ranked No. 15 in KenPom, averaging 86.8 points per game while allowing 70.1 points to their opponents. Their latest game ended in a thrilling 91-78 victory over Utah. Key players to watch include forward AJ Dybantsa, who delivered an impressive 43-point performance against Utah, and guard Richie Saunders, who scored 23 points during the last encounter with Arizona.

On the other side, Arizona is the top-ranked team in KenPom, averaging an impressive 89.8 points scored and only allowing 67.6 points per game. They recently achieved a commanding 88-53 win against West Virginia. Players to keep an eye on for Arizona include forward Koa Peat, who is averaging 14.7 points and 5.9 rebounds this season, and guard Brayden Burries, who recently scored 22 points and made four three-pointers against West Virginia.

As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, fans can look forward to an exciting evening filled with high-stakes basketball.