SAN FRANCISCO — BYU freshman Yoeli Childs had a monster game as Cougars picked up a much-needed 68-52 victory over San Francisco.

The Cougars ended a 2-game road losing streak and swept the Dons in the WCC conference season to move ahead of them in the standings.

Childs had a career-high in both points (23) and rebounding (16).

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Numbers

• 4 BYU starters reached double figures; only Nick Emery had an off night, shooting 1 of 9 from the field.

• Cougars outrebounded the Dons 50-41

• USF outscored BYU's bench 28-1.

Records: BYU 18-9 (9-5), 3rd place; San Francisco 18-9 (8-6) 4th place


Leaders

BYU: TJ Haws had 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

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San Francisco: Chase Foster had 10 points off the bench.


Up next

BYU: vs. San Diego, Thursday, 9 p.m.

San Francisco: at Gonzaga, Thursday, 7 p.m.

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