Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) drives the ball down the court while being guarded by Iowa State Cyclones guard Cade Kelderman (13) during a quarterfinals game in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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BYU is moving on.
The Cougars defeated Iowa State in another unforgettable matchup Thursday in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals, now advancing to the semifinals to face either No. 1 seed Houston or No. 16 Colorado.
Social media was buzzing following BYU’s 96-92 triumph over the Cyclones. Here are some of the most notable reactions online.
Like @JonRothstein says... THIS IS MARCH ‼️@BYUMBB wins an absolute thriller in its 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship debut to advance to Friday.
BYU will play either No. 16-seed Colorado or No. 1-seed Houston in the first of two semifinal games tomorrow at… pic.twitter.com/Ue0waJkne7
An American Hero: Announcer Randomly Drops A Story Mid-Game That BYU's Richie Saunders Great Grandfather Invented Tater Tots pic.twitter.com/0NkA5oa4w5
Trey Stewart since saying he hates Utah with a burning passion: - 6 points (quadrupled his career average) - 1 assist - 3 steals (6x his career average) - 0 turnovers
This has to be one of @BYUCougars welcome-to-the-Big 12 moments. Upset of Iowa State in Big 12 quarters. Shouts of "BYU, BYU, BYU" taking over T-Mobile. 96-92 Cougars. On to the semis.
Brigham Young Cougars forward Mihailo Boskovic (5) and guard Trey Stewart (1) celebrate together after BYU’s victory over the Iowa State Cyclones in a quarterfinals game of the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) battles for a rebound with Iowa State Cyclones center Dishon Jackson (1) and forward Joshua Jefferson (2) during a quarterfinals game in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) puts up a shot during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) drives the ball to the basket while being guarded by Iowa State Cyclones guard Cade Kelderman (13) during a quarterfinals game at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) passes the ball during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) struggles for the ball with Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) and forward Joshua Jefferson (2) during a quarterfinals game in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Iowa State Cyclones center Dishon Jackson (1) blocks a shot by Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) during a quarterfinals game at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Mihailo Boskovic (5) reaches for a loose ball during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill celebrates a turn over during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 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 quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) drives to the basket for a dunk while Iowa State Cyclones center Dishon Jackson (1) attempts to block him during a quarterfinals game at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) celebrates their victory over the Iowa State Cyclones in a quarterfinals game in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) passes the ball during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kevin Young shouts plays to his players from the sidelines as Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) dribbles the ball down the court during a quarterfinals game against the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) dribbles the ball down the court during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) attempts to stop a shot by Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) during a quarterfinals game in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) celebrates with Brigham Young University President Shane Reese after BYU’s victory over the Iowa State Cyclones in a quarterfinals game of the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) drives through Iowa State Cyclones center Dishon Jackson (1) and guard Nate Heise (0) during a quarterfinals game at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) puts up a shot during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Fans watch a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) attempts to block a shot by Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (2) during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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A Brigham Young Cougars fan cheers for their team during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) puts up a shot during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Keba Keita (13) attempts to put a rebound into the basket during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) puts up a shot during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) puts up a shot while being guarded by Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (2) during a quarterfinals in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) dunks the ball during a quarterfinals game between BYU and the Iowa State Cyclones at the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) passes the ball around Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) during a quarterfinals game in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Richie Saunders (15) drives the ball down the court while being guarded by Iowa State Cyclones guard Cade Kelderman (13) during a quarterfinals game in the Big 12 Championship at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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