Texas vs. BYU final score, results: Texas survives BYU and AJ Dybarta
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Texas vs. BYU final score, results: Texas survives BYU and AJ Dybarta
The Texas Longhorns have advanced yet again, defeating BYU in Portland 79-71. Despite a strong performance from BYU freshman AJ Dybarta, it wasn't enough for the team to secure a victory against Sean Miller and the Texas offensive unit.
BYU entered the tournament with high expectations, but even with Dybarta's efforts, they fell short. Texas excelled in ball movement, recording 18 assists compared to BYU's merely 4. On the boards, Texas dominated with 40 rebounds to BYU's 31. Although Texas had 9 turnovers, none were critically detrimental to their performance.
The Longhorns are shaping up to be a solid tournament team as they await their next opponents, Gonzaga or Kennesaw State.
Their tip-off is scheduled for 9:24 CT PM in Portland.
Texas vs. BYU score
Texas vs. BYU results, highlights from NCAA First Round
8:06 PM: Texas has maintained its lead opening the second half, leading by 12 points with 12 minutes left. BYU is struggling to keep up with small bursts of energy, but no real progression. Texas leads by more than half from points on the board vs. BYU.
7:50 PM: BYU analysts are speaking the truth; it's a matter of survival and advancement for BYU in the second half.
Sure feels like the first five minutes of this second half will determine if BYU’s season will continue or they’ll be one-and-done.
Defend with some semblance of heart/pride, clean up on the glass & keep generating high-percentage looks on offense
AJ Dybantsa is shining but he…— Jake Hatch (Yawk) (@JacobCHatch) March 20, 2026
1ST HALF: It was a scoring sensation for both Texas and BYU. Heading into the half, the Longhorns found a last-minute push to dominate 46-37. The freshman sensation AJ Dybarta is at 20 points, 7-13 FG (54%), while the rest of BYU is dragging at 17 points, 7-15 FG (47%).
AJ Dybantsa in 1st half vs Texas:
20 points, 7 for 13 FG (54%)
Rest of BYU:
17 points, 7 for 15 FG (47%) #ncaatournament
pic.twitter.com/WdiErX71bp— Marc Weber (@MarcWeberSports) March 20, 2026
Texas vs. BYU start time
- Date: Friday, March 20
- Time: 7:25 p.m. ET
The NCAA tournament game between BYU and Texas is set to tip off at 7:25 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
What channel is Texas vs. BYU on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream:DIRECTV
BYU vs. Texas will be aired on TBS, with Brad Nessler, Wally Szczerbiak and Jared Greenberg on the call.
Fans looking to stream BYU vs. Texas can watch live on DIRECTV.
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