In their first matchup as Big 12 basketball teams, Utah downed BYU 73-72 in overtime behind Ezra Ausar's 26 points and a 32-10 disparity at the free-throw line.

The Cougars' free throw shooting against Utah was emblematic of how the season has gone in Young’s first season in Provo. BYU has had opportunities to win games, but the fragility of basketball has them sitting at 11-6 overall this season and 2-4 in conference play.

Utah forward Ezra Ausar scored a career-high 26 and guard Hunter Erickson scored six points in overtime to lead the Utes to a 73-72 victory over rival BYU on Saturday night. The Utes improved to 11-6 and 3-3 in Big 12 Conference play. The Cougars dropped to 11-6, 2-4.