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How BYU fans reacted to the Cougars’ overtime loss against Utah

Cougar Nation was not happy about another heartbreaking finish

Published: Jan 18, 2025, 10:51 p.m. MST

Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) dribbles towards the basket while being guarded by Utah Utes forward Jake Wahlin (10) during a basketball game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Brice Tucker, Deseret News

Jackson has been writing about sports for the Deseret News since 2023.

The rivalry between BYU and Utah added another chapter to its storied history Saturday night in Salt Lake City, as the Runnin’ Utes outlasted the Cougars 73-72 in overtime.

For BYU, it was yet another close loss in an already frustrating season, and Cougar fans aren’t happy about it.

Here are some of the notable reactions from social media.

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— BYU Men's Basketball (@BYUMBB) January 19, 2025

BYU trying to find their way to a Q1 win pic.twitter.com/NlSK9a4UVg
— Yze Guy (@yze_guy) January 19, 2025

Good game Utah.

We just don’t have it yet.
— Sporty (@SportyMcSports) January 19, 2025

Word. Hit your danged freebies. https://t.co/YSe3uCbWm6
— Geoff Johnston (@geoffjBYU) January 19, 2025

Brutal loss. No way around it. Honestly, I feel bad for Trevin. He’s gonna get a lot of hate thrown his way for a shot he should’ve made. No need to tweet at him or be in his DMs
— Robby McCombs (@rtmccombs) January 19, 2025

The toughest part about this loss at Utah is that this was one of the most winnable games left on BYU’s conference schedule. Unless the team makes big progress in the coming weeks, it might be a rough couple of months. https://t.co/iMcmM5PC8L
— BYU Burner (@byuburner1) January 19, 2025

At this point, I’m not even worried about an NIT bid. I’m worried about a winning season. https://t.co/ihfgyd9mXb
— RJM on X (@TheQualityRN) January 19, 2025

Is it football season yet?
— Jonathan Tavernari (@For3JT) January 19, 2025

Still a lot of games to be played, but losing tossup games has defined this BYU basketball season.

BYU is 0-4 in overtime games and games decided by five points or less.

The postseason outlook would be a lot different for this team if that record was 2-2 or better.
— Casey Lundquist (@casey_lundquist) January 19, 2025

BYU has no one to blame but itself for this loss. Lots of heart but no toughness or execution when it counted. Best look on the final play a contested 3 by Demin is this team in a nutshell. Everything is labored and out of sync. Still no wins on the road. @BYUMBB
— Darnell Dickson (@DarnellWrites) January 19, 2025

Let’s all be honest with ourselves: No matter who you root for, those are two bad basketball teams.
— Steve Pierce (@PostJimmer) January 19, 2025

32 free throw attempts vs. 10 free throw attempts...
— Hype Train Podcast (@thehypetrainpod) January 19, 2025

This is one of the worst ref performances I’ve ever seen
— Hayden (@oldmaxhall) January 19, 2025

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— Steve Pierce (@PostJimmer) January 19, 2025

I was excited to be in the Big 12 but tonight I am not.
— Jeff Hansen (@rakoto10) January 19, 2025

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