Preview: BYU Cougars at Utah Utes SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — A pivotal Big 12 Conference rematch with postseason implications is set for Saturday when the BYU Cougars visit the Utah Utes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Both teams enter the 2:30 p.m. MST tipoff with identical 6-9 records in conference play and seeking momentum to bolster their NCAA tournament resumes. BYU (18-10 overall) holds a narrow edge in the overall standings over Utah (17-10). The visiting Cougars will look to complete a regular-season sweep after defeating Utah 77-65 in Provo on Jan. 31. In that game, BYU guard Delaney Gibb filled the stat sheet with eight points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Gibb enters this contest as BYU’s primary offensive catalyst, averaging 15.0 points over her last three games, including a 20-point effort in a loss to Cincinnati on Tuesday. Utah, however, has been stronger at home in league play and will aim to avenge the earlier loss. The Utes have struggled recently, dropping four of their last six games, including a 73-55 road loss to Oklahoma State on Monday. Forward Evelina Otto provided a bright spot in that defeat, grabbing seven rebounds and blocking two shots in 16 minutes off the bench. Recent trends favor BYU’s offense but highlight defensive concerns. The Cougars have scored 77 points or more in three of their last five games but have also allowed 76 or more in four of their last six outings. Utah’s offense has been inconsistent, failing to reach 70 points in four of its last six contests. The rivalry, now framed within the Big 12 schedule, adds intensity to the matchup. With both teams bunched in the middle of the conference standings and only a few weeks remaining until the league tournament, securing a quality win is critical. Following this game, BYU travels to face Arizona State on Wednesday. Utah’s next contest is a road game at Colorado on Tuesday.