Locker Room Camera Captures Dawson Baker Celebrating BYU Win After Ejection

Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Dawson Baker (25) reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

With 3:11 remaining in BYU's win over Wisconsin, the Cougars led the Badgers 86-76. BYU junior guard Dawson Baker, while trying to split a double team, was called for a controversial Flagrant 2 foul that resulted in Baker being ejected from the game.

This was called a Flagrant 2 foul on BYU's Dawson Baker.

He was ejected from the game.

🎥 @ContextFreeCBB pic.twitter.com/PnKKjDLGTW

— The Athletic CBB (@TheAthleticCBB) March 23, 2025

The call was a pivotal moment in the game and gave the Badgers life. BYU was in control of the game at that point until Wisconsin was given two free throws and the ball back after the foul call. From that point on, BYU was holding on for dear life as Wisconsin went on a late run and cut into BYU's lead.

By rule, Baker was sent to the locker room after his ejection. He had to watch the last few minutes of the game from the locker room as BYU held on for the 91-89 victory. A camera from BYU's content team was setup in the locker room to capture the postgame celebrations. Instead, it captured the final moments of the game as Dawson Baker watched his team survive and advance.

When you set up the celly cam at halftime and end up capturing the sweetest moment 🥹 pic.twitter.com/j83SUyukbu

— BYU Men's Basketball (@BYUMBB) March 23, 2025

Before his ejection, Baker had a major impact on the game. Baker was +15 in 17 minutes played, a game high. He finished with 8 points on 3/5 from the field and he added 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Baker was able to get into the paint and create problems for the Wisconsin defense. When he is scoring at that level, it adds another level of efficiency to the BYU offense.

Dawson Baker was a game-high +15 against Wisconsin. Baker was really crafty around the basket whether he was throwing lobs or finishing around the rim. https://t.co/rtRBOJlRD0

— Casey Lundquist (@casey_lundquist) March 23, 2025

Baker will be eligible to play in BYU's next game against either Alabama or Wisconsin.