No. 9 BYU holds off Utah to pick up 12th straight win

Richie Saunders recorded 24 points and a season-high 14 rebounds to help No. 9 BYU post an 89-84 victory over Utah in Big 12 play on Saturday night at Salt Lake City.

Robert Wright III added 23 points and six assists while AJ Dybantsa had 20 points for the Cougars (15-1, 3-0), who won their 12th consecutive game.

Terrence Brown scored 25 points and Don McHenry added 21 for the Utes (8-8, 0-3), who suffered their fourth straight loss. James Okonkwo collected 13 rebounds for Utah.

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