How Cougar fans reacted to BYU’s win over No. 23 Kansas
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dawson Baker (25) puts up a shot during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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It’s an all-time moment for BYU basketball.
The Cougars crushed visiting blue blood Kansas Tuesday night in Provo, handing the Jayhawks their worst loss against an unranked foe in program history.
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Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) dunks the ball during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) reaches for a rebound during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) attempts to drive the ball to the basket during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) drives to the basket while being guarded by Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) and guard AJ Storr (2) during a game at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) dribbles the ball down the court during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) reaches for a rebound during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) puts up a 3-pointer shot during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) and Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) both compete for the ball during a tipoff at the start of a game at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) attempts to block a shot by Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) during a game at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dawson Baker (25) passes the ball during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) drives the ball to the basket during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) passes the ball during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars fans celebrate after a basket during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) celebrates from the sidelines after BYU scored during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) dunks the ball during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kevin Young yells to his players from the sidelines during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) drives the ball to the basket during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) puts up a shot during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) dribbles the ball down the court during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trey Stewart (1) puts up a 3-pointer shot during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) drives the ball to the basket during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) grabs a rebound from Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) and guard Dallin Hall (30) during a game at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) dribbles the ball down the court during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15), guard Dallin Hall (30) and guard Egor Demin (3) all talk with each other during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dawson Baker (25) puts up a shot during a game between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Marriott Center on the campus of BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
BYU’s dominance captured plenty of attention online. Here are some of the most notable social media reactions from Cougar fans and other figures across the college basketball world.
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Everyone is going to talk about BYU’s offense tonight — and it was phenomenal in its own right.
But that was a defensive win, first and foremost. Amazing game plan by @CoachWillVoigt and the crew, flawlessly executed by every player who stepped on the court. Dominant.
