March 19, 2025
By Chris Miller, Deseret News: Who is ready for some March Madness, BYU-style?
On March 19, 1981, both the BYU and Utah men’s basketball squads were set for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 games. The Cougars and Utes were taking on college basketball’s blue bloods for a shot at the Elite 8.
But while the Utes didn’t get it done on their home court, losing to North Carolina 61-56 in the Huntsman Center, the Cougars and specifically Danny Ainge danced their way into NCAA history.
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