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BYU basketball: Cougars cruise to 85-60 win over Montana in Salt Lake City

By Deseret News

Layton Shumway

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BYU's Josh Sharp, left, and teammate Brandon Davies defend Montana's Jake Wiley as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

BYU’s Josh Sharp, left, and teammate Brandon Davies defend Montana’s Jake Wiley as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

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Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies gets double teamed by Montana Grizzlies forwards Jake Wiley and Michael Weisner during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies gets double teamed by Montana Grizzlies forwards Jake Wiley and Michael Weisner during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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Montana Grizzlies forward Jake Wiley is called for a foul as Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies goes up for a shot during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Montana Grizzlies forward Jake Wiley is called for a foul as Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies goes up for a shot during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin, left, guards Brigham Young Cougars center Ian Harward during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin, left, guards Brigham Young Cougars center Ian Harward during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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BYU's Raul Delgado fouls Montana's Kareem Jamar as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

BYU’s Raul Delgado fouls Montana’s Kareem Jamar as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

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BYU's Craig Cusick reacts after hitting a three point shot as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

BYU’s Craig Cusick reacts after hitting a three point shot as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

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BYU's Brock Zylstra grabs a defensive rebound as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

BYU’s Brock Zylstra grabs a defensive rebound as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

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BYU's Brandon Davies, right, works against Jake Wiley as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

BYU’s Brandon Davies, right, works against Jake Wiley as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.

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Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies blocks a shot by Montana Grizzlies guard/forward Kareem Jamar during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Below is Brigham Young Cougars guard Brock Zylst

Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies blocks a shot by Montana Grizzlies guard/forward Kareem Jamar during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Below is Brigham Young Cougars guard Brock Zylstra.

Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies guards Montana Grizzlies forward Mathias Ward during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies guards Montana Grizzlies forward Mathias Ward during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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BYU fans heckle a Montana free throw shooter as Brigham Young University faces Montana in NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

BYU fans heckle a Montana free throw shooter as Brigham Young University faces Montana in NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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BYU fans heckle a Montana free throw shooter as Brigham Young University faces Montana in NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

BYU fans heckle a Montana free throw shooter as Brigham Young University faces Montana in NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin, right, is defended by Brigham Young Cougars forward Agustin Ambrosino and Brigham Young Cougars center Ian Harward, in background, during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, N

Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin, right, is defended by Brigham Young Cougars forward Agustin Ambrosino and Brigham Young Cougars center Ian Harward, in background, during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Ravell Call, Deseret News
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Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin defends Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin defends Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws is fouled by Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws is fouled by Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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Montana Grizzlies forward Jake Wiley is called for a foul as Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies goes up for a shot during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Montana Grizzlies forward Jake Wiley is called for a foul as Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies goes up for a shot during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

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BYU's Josh Sharp, left, and teammate Brandon Davies defend Montana's Jake Wiley as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.
Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies gets double teamed by Montana Grizzlies forwards Jake Wiley and Michael Weisner during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
Montana Grizzlies forward Jake Wiley is called for a foul as Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies goes up for a shot during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin, left, guards Brigham Young Cougars center Ian Harward during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
BYU's Raul Delgado fouls Montana's Kareem Jamar as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.
BYU's Craig Cusick reacts after hitting a three point shot as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.
BYU's Brock Zylstra grabs a defensive rebound as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.
BYU's Brandon Davies, right, works against Jake Wiley as BYU and Montana play Wednesday, Nov., 28, 2012 in Energy Solutions Arena.
Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies blocks a shot by Montana Grizzlies guard/forward Kareem Jamar during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Below is Brigham Young Cougars guard Brock Zylst
Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies guards Montana Grizzlies forward Mathias Ward during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
BYU fans heckle a Montana free throw shooter as Brigham Young University faces Montana in NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
BYU fans heckle a Montana free throw shooter as Brigham Young University faces Montana in NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin, right, is defended by Brigham Young Cougars forward Agustin Ambrosino and Brigham Young Cougars center Ian Harward, in background, during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, N
Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin defends Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws is fouled by Montana Grizzlies center Andy Martin during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
Montana Grizzlies forward Jake Wiley is called for a foul as Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies goes up for a shot during NCAA basketball played at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

SALT LAKE CITY — The BYU Cougars jumped out to an early 14-2 lead and never looked back as they defeated the Montana Grizzlies 85-60 at EnergySolutions Arena on Wednesday.

Brandon Davies led the way for the Cougars with 21 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks as BYU (5-2) led by double digits for much of the game. They also forced the Grizzlies into 17 turnovers.

Montana (3-2) closed the gap to 51-47 with 12 minutes remaining, but the Cougars went on a 12-3 run to put the game out of reach.

Tyler Haws scored 18 points and Josh Sharp added a career-high 13 for the Cougars, who shot 50 percent from the floor and 8-19 on 3-pointers. Kareem Jamar scored 17 points with nine rebounds to lead the Grizzlies.

Email: lshumway@desnews.com; Twitter: TheShums

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