In a dramatic showdown Saturday night, the BYU Cougars narrowly defeated the Arizona Wildcats 96-95, a game punctuated by a contentious last-second foul call, a post-game player altercation, and an offensive chant from the Tucson crowd.

With the Wildcats trailing by one point and mere seconds remaining, Caleb Love drew a foul while shooting, sinking both free throws to put Arizona ahead 95-94. However, BYU's Richie Saunders swiftly retaliated, driving to the basket and drawing a foul call with two seconds left, converting both free throws to secure the Cougar victory.

The final seconds of the game were not without controversy. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd expressed his disapproval of the decisive foul call against Trey Townsend, arguing that Saunders initiated the contact. Tensions flared further post-game, as players had to be separated during the handshake line. Adding to the tumult, some Wildcats fans were heard directing an expletive-laden chant towards the departing BYU team.

Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois issued a statement apologizing for the fans' behavior, emphasizing that the chant did not represent the university's values. The incident marred what was otherwise a thrilling contest between two highly ranked teams.