PROVO, Utah (Interstat) — The BYU Cougars, fresh off a signature road win, look to continue their push near the top of the Big 12 standings when they host the struggling Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at the Marriott Center. BYU (17-6 overall) enters the Valentine’s Day matinee riding high after a 99-94 victory at then-Baylor on Tuesday. The Cougars’ offense is powered by star freshman AJ Dybantsa, who is coming off a career-high 36 points and 7 assists in that win. Over his last five games, Dybantsa is averaging 30.8 points, showcasing his status as one of the nation’s most dynamic scorers. Colorado (14-11) seeks to halt a slide that has seen it lose five of its last seven games, including a 78-44 defeat at Texas Tech on Wednesday. The Buffaloes’ offense has been inconsistent in conference play, failing to reach 70 points in four of their last six outings. Guard Ian Inman, who scored 12 points in the loss to the Red Raiders, will be a key figure for Colorado’s backcourt. The matchup presents a stark contrast in momentum. BYU’s high-powered attack, which averages over 87 points per game, will test a Colorado defense that allowed 97 points to Iowa State and 95 to UCF in recent weeks. The Cougars are installed as 14-point favorites, with an over/under set at 163 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. For Colorado, containing Dybantsa and the efficient BYU perimeter game is the primary challenge. The Buffaloes will need a significant defensive improvement and more scoring balance to compete in one of the nation’s most hostile environments. BYU, meanwhile, aims to protect its home court and solidify its NCAA tournament résumé. The game is scheduled for a 4 p.m. MST tipoff and will be broadcast on ESPN2. It is the only scheduled meeting between the programs this regular season. UP NEXT Colorado: Hosts Oklahoma State on Feb. 21. BYU: Visits Arizona on Feb. 18.