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BYU Clinches Big 12 Championship Spot After Arizona Win

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

BYU clinches Big 12 Championship Berth Following Arizona’s Victory

Published: November 24, 2023

In a⁣ surprising⁣ turn of events, BYU ‍has secured ⁤its‍ place in ‍the Big 12 championship game thanks to the Arizona Wildcats’ 38-35 victory ⁣over No. 20 Arizona State on Friday night.

The win guarantees the Cougars ⁣a spot in⁢ the championship game, regardless ​of the outcome of their Saturday contest against UCF. BYU will travel to arlington, Texas, to compete for the league title next Saturday.

Their opponent in the championship game will be a familiar one: Texas⁣ Tech. The Cougars previously faced the Red Raiders on November 8 in Lubbock, suffering a 29-7 defeat. ‌This rematch carries substantially higher stakes,⁤ as the winner will receive an automatic bid to the College Football Playoff.

This marks BYU’s‍ first appearance in a conference championship game since 1998, when thay lost to Air Force 20-13 in ⁤the Western athletic⁣ Conference (WAC) title game. Prior to this season, BYU’s most recent conference championship came in 2007 in the⁣ Mountain West Conference, though that year did⁢ not feature a‍ championship⁣ game.

The Big 12 Championship game between BYU and Texas Tech is scheduled for December 6 at 10:00 ⁢a.m. MST at AT&T Stadium⁤ in Arlington, Texas.

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BYU Cougars Win ESPN Events Invitational Championship

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Cougars Claim ESPN Events Invitational Title ​with Second-Half Surge ⁤Over dayton

KISSIMMEE,Fla. – BYU ‌secured the championship title at the ESPN Events Invitational Friday night, defeating Dayton 83-79 at ​the ESPN Wide World of ​Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. The victory improves the Cougars’ season record to 6-1.

BYU continued​ a recent trend, overcoming a first-half‌ deficit with‍ a dominant‌ second-half performance. ‌After trailing at halftime, the Cougars‍ opened the third quarter with a 26-4 run, fueled by a 15-0 stretch following⁢ a Dayton 3-pointer.

Dayton‌ battled back,tying the game at ‍70‍ with just over three minutes remaining and closing the gap to two points⁤ in ⁣the final‌ seconds. Though, clutch baskets‌ from Richie Saunders and ‍AJ Dybantsa sealed the ⁤win for BYU.The Cougars struggled ‍from the ⁣field‍ in the first half, making‍ only eight⁢ field goals,⁤ but ⁣found their⁣ rhythm after the ⁤break, connecting ⁢on ⁣11 of their first 17 shots of the second half.

BYU exploded ⁤for 53 second-half points,​ shooting 65.6% from the field and 63.6% from three-point range in the final frame.

The Cougars’‌ offensive effort was largely carried by their core trio of Saunders, Dybantsa, and Rob Wright III, who combined for 70 of BYU’s 83 points. Saunders led all scorers with ⁤a career-high 29 ⁤points,adding eight rebounds,two assists,three steals,and six ⁤made⁣ three-pointers,earning tournament MVP ⁤honors.‍ Wright contributed 23 ⁤points⁣ on 9-of-16 ‍shooting, with​ three rebounds, two steals, and six assists. Dybantsa added 18 points, 13 in the second half, along⁤ with ​four rebounds and three assists.

notably, BYU’s scoring came entirely from its ⁣starting five. Keba Keita added eight ‍points, and Kennard Davis Jr. chipped in five. The remaining four Cougars ​who saw playing time combined for just three field goal ‌attempts, ‌missing all of them, though Khadim Mboup secured six defensive ‍rebounds.

The lack of⁤ bench production comes after‍ dawson Baker‍ sustained what appeared to be a ‍serious lower body injury on Thursday​ and ⁢was seen in a wheelchair on Friday. His absence could significantly impact‌ BYU’s ​depth, as Baker is a key veteran player ⁢and shooter.

the Cougars will need contributions ⁣from‌ their bench players as they prepare for ‍Big 12 play.

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Title: No. 16 Texas Stuns No. 3 Texas A&M in SEC Championship Bid

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

COLLEGE STATION, texas ⁤(AP) – No. 16 Texas extinguished No. 3 Texas A&M‘s undefeated season⁣ with a 27-17 victory on Saturday, simultaneously dashing the Aggies‘ hopes for an SEC Championship Game berth. The longhorns’ second-half surge spoiled a previously perfect campaign for Texas A&M and injected uncertainty into⁣ the College Football Playoff picture.

The loss eliminates Texas A&M from contention for the SEC title and casts doubt on their College Football Playoff aspirations. Texas, meanwhile, ​bolstered ​its bowl game prospects with a dominant performance fueled by‍ a ‍resurgent running game. The Aggies now await the final ‌CFP rankings on Dec. 7, ​while Texas eyes‍ its bowl‍ destination, also‌ factoring in ‍the CFP rankings.

Texas took control in the‌ second half, spearheaded by a rushing attack that had struggled for much ⁢of the season. Quintrevion Wisner led the charge with a season-high 155 ⁣yards, adding to his extraordinary 186-yard performance against the Aggies ‌last year. ​

Texas A&M quarterback​ Max Reed briefly left the game in the first quarter after rolling his left ​ankle ⁢during ‍a scramble. He returned after missing only one offensive play, but​ the ⁢Aggies’‌ ensuing⁤ drive ⁣stalled, culminating in a blocked field goal attempt by Texas’‌ Ethan Burke.

“Their front played a ⁢lot harder⁤ than ours,” Reed said. “They just had a better game plan in the second half for us.”

The Aggies had previously held a lead, ⁤but three consecutive punts in the decisive⁤ third quarter allowed Texas to seize momentum.

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How to watch LSU-Oklahoma football game: TV channel, time, streaming

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

LSU and Oklahoma to Clash in Norman wiht CFP Implications

The ⁣Oklahoma‍ Sooners will⁤ host the LSU Tigers this Saturday, November 29, in a game with potential College Football Playoff ramifications. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 ​p.m. CT at Gaylord⁣ Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.

This matchup ​pits a strong Oklahoma team against a struggling LSU offense,‍ with the Sooners‍ aiming to solidify their CFP standing. The game will be closely watched by college football fans as teams jockey for position in the final weeks of the regular season.

how to Watch

* Date: ⁣Saturday, November 29
* ‍ Time: 2:30⁣ p.m. CT
* ‍ Location: Gaylord Family-oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma
* TV⁣ Channel: ⁢Not specified in source.
* Streaming: Not specified in source.
* ‍ Spread: OU -10.5
* Over/under: 36.5
* Moneyline: OU -500 | LSU +375

According to predictions, Oklahoma is favored to win with a score of 17-0, relying on a dominant ⁣defensive performance to shut out the Tigers.

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Title: BYU vs. UCF: Path to Big 12 Championship Secured

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

ARLINGTON, Texas – BYU is headed to the Big 12 Championship Game to face No. 5 Texas Tech after securing its place in the league title matchup following a series of results this past weekend.The No. 11 Cougars (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) clinched their spot thanks to utah’s 31-21 victory over Kansas, ensuring they could finish no lower than tied for second place in the conference. Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) also secured a championship berth with Arizona State’s loss.

BYU’s path to the title game was bolstered by a 26-14 win over Cincinnati the previous week, led by LJ Martin and the offensive line.Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark publicly advocated for BYU’s inclusion in the College football Playoff, highlighting their strength of record and schedule compared to teams like Notre Dame during a televised broadcast.

Before facing Texas Tech, BYU will conclude its regular season at home against UCF. The Knights boast a strong defense, ranking among the best in the Big 12, allowing just 22.0 points per game. Malachi Lawrence is a key player for UCF, ranking seventh in the league with 11 tackles for loss and fourth with seven sacks, while Jayden Bellamy has nine passes defended.

“This game is what gets you there,” BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said.”You have to win this game, and we respect this team a lot.”

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake has repeatedly stated he will not campaign for a CFP bid,focusing instead on controlling their own destiny.

“When we set out at the beginning of the season, the goal was to win a Big 12 title,” defensive coordinator Jay Hill said. “You can’t win it until you go to the game. We have an opportunity to get that done this week.”

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Title: Providence Man Arrested in Fatal I-295 Crash

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

RI State Police Arrest Driver in Thanksgiving Eve Crash that Claimed Johnston Woman’s Life

Cranston, RI – A Providence man is in custody following a fatal single-vehicle crash on Route 295 South in cranston on Wednesday, November 27th, that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Johnston resident. The Rhode Island State Police arrested Juan archila, 43, and charged him with Driving to Endanger – Death Resulting.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 PM near the Plainfield Pike exit.Authorities allege Archila‘s vehicle forced a Honda Accord, driven by Casey Bassignani, off the highway and into the center median, where it collided with a tree. Bassignani was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. This arrest brings a measure of accountability in the wake of a tragic loss during the Thanksgiving holiday, and underscores the dangers of reckless driving. Archila is currently held on $50,000 surety bail at the Adult Correctional Institutions and is scheduled for a bail review hearing on Friday, November 29th, in Third District Court.

According to witness statements, Bassignani’s Honda Accord was traveling in the high-speed lane when it was impacted by another vehicle. Following the crash, troopers from the Scituate Barracks responded to the scene and initiated an examination.Archila was later located and taken into custody without incident.

State Police are continuing to seek any witnesses to the crash who have not yet come forward. Anyone with facts is encouraged to contact the Scituate Barracks.

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