Tonight marks the first time in history that a #1 ranked opponent will play a game in the Marriott Center. In fact, in the four previous matchups against a #1 team, BYU has faced their top ranked foe at a neutral site. The Gonzaga Bulldogs enter tonight’s game as the nation’s top team with a 22-0 record. The Cougars are looking for their first basketball upset over #1.
BYU vs. #1 opponent
This game was played in the opening round of the neutral site Sugar Bowl classic in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was a matchup of the 1951 NIT tournament champions against the 1951 NCAA tournament champions.