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In March Madness, BYU gets a stop, then gets to go ... to Sweet 16 with 91-89 win over Wisconsin

BYU withstood a ferocious charge from Wisconsin’s John Tonje to hold off the Badgers for a 91-89 victory that sends the program to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BYU enjoys March Madness success with 80-71 win over VCU a year after NCAA Tournament flop

Egor Demin and Richie Saunders led BYU to an 80-71 victory over VCU in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, giving first-year Cougars coach Kevin Young a better memory of Ball Arena th...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BYU defies low expectations and overcomes slow start to become a team to watch in March Madness

BYU won eight straight games and 11 of 13 to finish fourth in the school's second year in the Big 12 Conference after being picked ninth in the preseason

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doing the little things Mag closed Saturday's 85-74 win over Utah with nine points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and one steal across 24 minutes.

Impact Mag doesn't see much offensive volume for BYU, but he's started 16 straight games, and the results have been largely positive, as the Cougars sport a 13-3 record over that span. The fifth-year senior and Rutgers transfer has also quietly posted a career-best 78.0 percent from the free-throw line. He's also shooting 38.7 percent from distance, which is another career-best mark.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 BYU beats No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double OT

Richie Saunders scored 23 points and No. 23 BYU outlasted No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double overtime for its seventh consecutive victory

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches season-high 19 Mag logged 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 81-75 win over UCF.

Impact Mag connected on three from beyond the arc, producing season-high marks with 19 points and five assists. Mag's previous high-water mark this season had been 11 points while it was the first time he's distributed more than one helper. The senior forward has started each of the last six games, averaging 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 23.8 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting role Mag is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma State, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Mag returns to the starting lineup for this matchup after a four-game stint off the bench. Mag has made just one start this season, though, racking up 10 points and two rebounds across 15 minutes in a win over Florida A&M on Dec. 20.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Mag is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona State, Sean Walker of KSL.com reports.

Impact Mag made a spot start last game in place of Richie Saunders who missed with a concussion. With Saunders back, Mag will retreat to a depth role behind him.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SDSU target Mawot Mag commits to BYU instead SDSU's search for a replacement for Elijah Saunders continues after Mawot Mag, who visited SDSU, commits to Cougars

JUNE 3, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rutgers transfer Mawot Mag cuts list: Will he stay in Big Ten? Former Rutgers forward Mawot Mag has narrowed his focus to a handful of schools, including one in the Big Ten.

MAY 16, 2024 • NJ.COM

What Cliff Omoruyi, Mawot Mag transfers mean for Rutgers | What's next? Rutgers stars Cliff Omoruyi and Mawot Mag announced Wednesday that they were entering the transfer portal. Here's what it means.

MARCH 21, 2024 • NJ.COM

Rutgers basketball: Key veteran starter Mawot Mag makes decision on his future A key veteran member of the Scarlet Knights will leave the program through the transfer portal this offseason.

MARCH 20, 2024 • NJ.COM

Plans to enter portal Mag (calf) plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact Rutgers lost to Maryland when both teams played each other a week ago during the 2024 Big Ten Tournament. Now, a week later, the senior will consider transferring colleges for his last season of collegiate eligibility. Mag will look to put behind the stigma of past injuries, including his current calf problem, that have affected him for multiple seasons now.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Maryland Mag (calf) is out for Rutgers' game Wednesday against Maryland, according to Brian Fonseca of The Star-Ledger.

Impact Mag being "in sweats" indicates he is not prepared to play against Maryland. So now, Mag's 2023-24 season hangs in the balance of his teammates playing well enough to win for a game against Wisconsin on Thursday.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What Rutgers seniors Cliff Omoruyi, Mawot Mag, Oskar Palmquist said about their future plans Rutgers basketball has three seniors with a year of eligibility remaining after this season. What are their current plans for the future ent...

MARCH 9, 2024 • NJ.COM

Out again Thursday Mag (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus Wisconsin.

Impact Mag will miss his third consecutive game and his fifth of the last seven as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is the regular season finale on Sunday versus Ohio State.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Nebraska Mag (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Nebraska.

Impact Mag didn't play against Michigan on Thursday and is set to miss a second straight game, making it the fourth time in Rutgers' last six games that he won't be available. His next chance to play will come at Wisconsin on March 7.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell said about Mawot Mag's injury status, technical foul vs. Maryland Rutgers forward Mawot Mag returned to the court after missing the Scarlet Knights' last game, but he only played 18 minutes.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • NJ.COM

Out Thursday Mag (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against Purdue, Aaron Breitman of The Scarlet Faithful reports.

Impact Mag will miss Thursday's matchup against the Boilermakers with an undisclosed injury. The senior forward has been impactful for the Scarlet Knights, averaging 9.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game this season. With Mag out, Rutgers will have to come up with another answer for reigning National Player of the Year Zach Edey.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers veteran Mawot Mag is hitting his stride 1 year removed from ACL tear One year removed from a devastating ACL tear, Rutgers veteran Mawot Mag is hitting his stride.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • NJ.COM

Questionable vs. Maryland Mag (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Maryland.

Impact Mag has been given a questionable tag throughout various times in the last few weeks but has managed to play in every contest. The 6-foot-7 guard is expected to be available for this matchup.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Mag (undisclosed) is active and starting in Saturday's matchup at Michigan, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Mag's questionable status looks to have just been cautionary as he will play Saturday and start in his 13th straight game this year. The senior forward averages 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 28 minutes per game this year.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable ahead of Saturday Mag (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Michigan.

Impact Mag has not missed a game since December, but this update raises questions about his ability to play Saturday. The senior forward has started the last 12 games for the Rutgers, and his status should be monitored ahead of Saturday's game against the Wolverines.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Nebraska Mag (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Mag has been given the questionable tag multiple times in the past few weeks but has not missed a game since returning from injury on Dec. 9. The senior forward has played over 30 minutes in each of his last four performances.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting shots up pregame Mag (undisclosed) is dressed and getting some shots up ahead of Tuesday's game against Indiana, Chris Tsakonas of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Mag was listed as questionable on the injury report, but his participation in pregame warmups suggest that the senior may give it a go against Indiana. Mag is coming off a huge game in which he went for 24 points and 10 rebounds against Iowa.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE