Beating the same team on a repeat encounter is one of the tallest orders in organized sport, but BYU basketball will be tasked with exactly that this Saturday as they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in Ohio.
Winning the last meeting by a large margin in Provo, BYU stepped on the gas and never looked backward after a half-court shot ignited life into the snoozing Marriott Center crowd at halftime.
Likely without the benefit of scorching-hot shooting in this upcoming meeting, the Cougars will need to find a route to victory against a still-struggling Bearcat side that sits near the bottom of the conference standings with a 3-8 in-league split.
A chance to lift off from the depths of losing a frustrating matchup against Arizona, BYU once again faces a tough defensive side and will call upon the talents of Egor Demin, Richie Saunders, and their ragtag group of shooters from the perimeter.
Especially after the Wildcats bothered BYU's offensive efforts and defensive rebounding, adjustments are crucial to getting this team back in position to claim a major victory down the road. Basketball is a momentum game, and that momentum resets with a double-digit loss on your home floor.
Now is a chance to reclaim that trajectory.
In another nationally televised contest and a chance to keep distance between themselves and the .500 mark, Kevin Young will prep his Cougars for a revenge-minded opposition on Saturday, and you'll want to tune in to see how BYU basketball responds.
How to Watch BYU vs Cincinnati
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM MT
Location: Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH
Channel: ESPN2