PROVO — It’s become cliche — a right of passage, for many — in the 258 previous meetings between the BYU and Utah basketball programs, whether in Provo or Salt Lake City.
Students begin lining up for tickets and the best seats several days in advance, pitching tents and finding ways to pass the time beginning Tuesday, Wednesday or (occasionally) Thursday for a game that tips off Saturday evening.
That hadn’t changed by Tuesday afternoon, when a group of dedicated BYU fans began reserving spots in line for the Cougars’ Saturday night game against the rival Utes for the first home game in the series since 2014.