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BYU's Mawot Mag Leads Team to Sweet 16 Upset

3/24/2025

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Mawot Mag, the BYU Cougars forward, delivered a standout performance, leading his team to victory over Wisconsin and clinching a Sweet 16 berth in the NCAA Tournament. His stellar defense denied All-American John Tonje's desperate shot at the buzzer. Hailing from South Sudan, Mag's inspiring journey spans continents, and now he’s set to challenge Alabama next.

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Mawot Mag, the BYU Cougars forward, delivered a standout performance, leading his team to victory over Wisconsin and clinching a Sweet 16 berth in the NCAA Tournament. His stellar defense denied All-American John Tonje's desperate shot at the buzzer. Hailing from South Sudan, Mag's inspiring journey spans continents, and now he’s set to challenge Alabama next.