Wisconsin’s last gasp shot from John Tonje came up short, as did the Badgers’ comeback dreams.
Wisconsin battled back again and again throughout the game, but in the end the Cougars were able to do enough to earn the win and the chance to play another game.
BYU SURVIVES AND ADVANCES 😱
THE COUGARS ARE OFF TO THE #SWEET16 #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/feAI9pW5t4
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 23, 2025
BYU pulls off the mini upset and will head to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011.
After the game, BYU head coach Kevin Young praised for the legions of Cougar fans who made the trip to Denver to make the atmosphere feel more like a home game for the squad from Utah.
“I’m just so happy for our guys and our fans! It feels like we’re in Provo right now!” Sauders said to CBS.
BYU’s leading scorer Richie Saunders, who had 25 points in the win, described the emotion of the moment.
“I get a little choked up, you know what I’m saying?” Sauders told CBS.
“Growing up, just hooping as a little kid, this is something I dreamed of, right? To actually be here, it’s just surreal. But we’re not done yet, we’re going to keep moving forward.”
Final score: BYU 91, Wisconsin 89
