AJ Dybantsa erupted for 43 points in BYU's 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday. The freshman forward shot 15-of-24 from the field and 9-of-10 from the line, breaking Danny Ainge's program record for points by a BYU freshman.

Dybantsa's performance marked the third 40-point game by an AP-ranked team's freshman this season, a rare statistical feat. The No. 13 Cougars (17-2) shot 60% in the second half to pull away, bouncing back from a recent loss to Texas Tech before facing No. 1 Arizona.

The Utes (9-11) were led by Keanu Dawes (23 points) and Terrence Brown (22), shooting 62% from three-point range but unable to contain Dybantsa's offensive barrage. His 14-3 run in the second half proved decisive, cementing his status as a breakout star in the Big 12 conference.