History Ignites: A Moment That Shook the Game Forever — BYU Delivers a Legendary Finish in Provo
PROVO — In a moment that felt ripped from the script of a Hollywood blockbuster, BYU Men’s Basketball delivered one of the most jaw-dropping, heart-pounding victories in program history. The Marriott Center didn’t just witness a win—it witnessed a miracle.
Tied game. 2.8 seconds left. The Cougars had one final chance to silence their doubters and ignite a season-defining roar. The inbound found senior guard Elijah King, who took one dribble, stepped back from beyond the arc—and launched. The clock expired mid-flight.
Boom. Net. Chaos.
The ball hit nothing but the bottom of the net as the buzzer sounded. Fans erupted. The arena shook. Students stormed the floor in a euphoric frenzy. Teammates tackled King in celebration, and Head Coach Mark Pope could only throw his hands over his head in awe.
But this win was more than a buzzer-beater—it was a turning point. BYU had been down by 14 early in the second half. The game seemed to be slipping away until the Cougars mounted a ferocious comeback, fueled by relentless defense, clutch threes, and unwavering grit.
“That moment… that was about belief,” said Pope after the game, visibly emotional. “No one outside of this locker room thought we could pull it off. But these guys—they never stopped fighting.”
In their first full Big 12 season, BYU just sent a thunderous message to the conference: they belong—and they’re here to shake things up.
One shot. One storm of celebration. One unforgettable moment.
Provo won’t sleep tonight. Not because of the noise—but because history was made, and the echoes of that final buzzer will ring forever in Cougar blue.
