No. 12 BYU suffered its first setback (6-1) of the season with a 72-65 overtime loss to Utah Valley University (7-1) — a major upset Wednesday night at the UCCU Center.
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) dunks over Utah Valley Wolverines guard Justin Harmon (24) at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) drives for a loose ball past Utah Valley Wolverines guard Justin Harmon (24) at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Te’Jon Lucas (3) drives into Utah Valley Wolverines guard Le’Tre Darthard (1) at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
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Here are three keys to the Cougars’ loss:
- UVU’s Fardaws Aimaq collected a game-high 22 rebounds to go with 24 points, and guard Justin Harmon poured in 24 points.
- BYU led 46-41 with eight minutes left in regulation but UVU outscored the Cougars 14-9 the rest of the half, which ended in a 55-55 tie.
- In overtime, UVU outscored BYU 17-10. And when the final buzzer sounded, Wolverine fans rushed the court to celebrate.