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Utah State, BYU Gear Up for NCAA Tournament Showdowns

3/16/2026

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Utah State Aggies earned a #9 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face Villanova University in San Diego.
BYU Cougars hold a 23-11 record and are the #6 seed, set to play the winner of Texas and NC State in Portland.
BYU has lost five of its last six games.
Both teams aim to reach the second round, with BYU potentially facing Gonzaga University if successful.

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Story summary

Utah State Aggies earned a #9 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face Villanova University in San Diego.
BYU Cougars hold a 23-11 record and are the #6 seed, set to play the winner of Texas and NC State in Portland.
BYU has lost five of its last six games.
Both teams aim to reach the second round, with BYU potentially facing Gonzaga University if successful.