BYU's 2025-26 college basketball season ended with a 79-71 upset loss to Texas in an NCAA Tournament first-round game, which was a microcosm of the team's season. The difference in halves was evident, with BYU outscoring its opponents by just 15 overall points in first halves and by 265 overall points overall in second halves. Despite outscoring the Longhorns 34-33 in the second half, BYU's efforts were not enough to secure a win. The game was played at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, and was attended by a largely pro-BYU crowd. The loss was part of a trend that plagued BYU's season, with Texas taking a 46-37 halftime lead and increasing it to 68-51.