Richie Saunders suffered a season-ending injury Saturday against Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball.
BYU honored Jimmer Fredette by retiring his No. 32 jersey during halftime of its men’s basketball game against Colorado, celebrating his lasting impact on the program and his role in leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16 in 2011. The emotional night ended with a 90–86 overtime victory, highlighted by Rob Wright’s 39-point performance and praise from head coach Kevin Young about Fredette’s global influence on BYU basketball.
BYU men’s basketball has dropped two straight games to top-ranked opponents, falling to No. 16 in the latest AP Top 25 after slow starts against Arizona and Kansas. Despite the losses, the Cougars have proven they can compete with the nation’s best as they prepare for a challenging Big 12 schedule and a push toward March Madness.
Idaho Falls District #91 has kicked off its 20th annual Souper Bowl, where Idaho Falls High School and Skyline High School compete to collect the most food and monetary donations for the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket. The weeklong rivalry-driven fundraiser aims to reach 100,000 cans to help local families facing food insecurity while continuing a long-standing community tradition.
Swans are migrating in Idaho this winter, and they are one of the many animal species included in the Endangered Species Act. One society at BYU-Idaho is conducting research to help keep the swan population healthy and thriving.
BYU battled No. 1 Arizona all night and nearly completed a late comeback before falling 86–83 at home. Despite the loss, the Cougars proved they can compete with the nation’s best as they prepare to face No. 14 Kansas next.
AJ Dybansta delivered a historic performance, where he poured in 43 points to lead BYU past rival Utah 91–78 and secured the Cougars’ third straight win over the Utes. The freshman’s record-breaking night keeps No. 13 BYU rolling as it prepares to host top-ranked Arizona.
The Banff Film Festival has become a local tradition over the past 25 years, and with multiple stops in Idaho this year, including one in Idaho Falls, it's an event you won't want to miss.