"They're playing real well over the last week or two," said BYU center Trent Plaisted. "They have a lot to prove. It's going to be a tough game. They're a really talented team and they seem to be getting better."

Tonight's game marks Senior Night at the Marriott Center, where seniors Sam Burgess, Ben Murdock and Vuk Ivanovic will be honored prior to tipoff. While Ivanovic has been injured most of the season, Burgess and Murdock have played big roles.

"Ben and Sam are two guys who I have more respect for than just about anybody," Plaisted said. "They've brought so much to our team and they are great leaders. I can't say enough good things about them. They're a huge part of what we do. They've been flying under the radar for a long time and they're very instrumental to our success."

Burgess said playing his last game at the Marriott Center "is exciting but bittersweet. I've had a great college career. We've had a lot of success and that's all you can ask."

Burgess and Murdock will be saddled with the task of containing Wyoming guards Brandon Ewing and Brad Jones.

"They're high-energy guys and you can't relax when you guard them," Burgess said. "It takes a team effort to guard both of those guys. They're playing great. It will be a challenge."

CORRECTION: The best record in BYU basketball history was 28-9, in 1950-51. A story in Monday's paper said otherwise. The Cougars need five victories to tie that school record.

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