BYU Cougars forward Gideon George steals the ball from Weber State Wildcats forward Dillon Jones in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
BYU Cougars forward Gideon George steals the ball from Weber State Wildcats forward Dillon Jones in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
By Tom Ripplinger

The BYU Cougars defeated the Weber State Wildcats 63-57 Thursday evening at the Marriott Center, extending its win streak to five games and giving the Cougars a 23-0 all time record against the Wildcats in Provo.

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BYU Cougars guard Dallin Hall dribbles the ball while playing the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars forward Gideon George steals the ball from Weber State Wildcats forward Dillon Jones in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars' Richie Saunders, left, and Gideon George defend Weber State Wildcats' Steven Verplancken Jr. in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats forward Dillon Jones goes for a layup while BYU Cougars forward Atiki Ally Atiki defends in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougar fans cheer while their team plays the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats head coach Eric Duft watches his team play the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats guard KJ Cunningham passes the ball while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats guard KJ Cunningham passes the ball while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats head coach Eric Duft watches his team play the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats guard KJ Cunningham shot is stopped by BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars head coach Mark Pope and Weber State Wildcats head coach Eric Duft shake hands after a game in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats guard Steven Verplancken Jr. drives to the hoop while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats forward Dillon Jones jumps for a rebound while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars guard Dallin Hall goes for a layup while playing the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars forward Gideon George and Weber State Wildcats center Handje Tamba battle for a rebound in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars guard Rudi Williams jumps for a rebound while playing the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars mascot Cosmo dances during a break during a game against the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars head coach Mark Pope talks to Jaxson Robinson after beating the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats guard Steven Verplancken Jr. goes for a layup while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats forward Dyson Koehler handles the ball while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars guard Dallin Hall passes the ball while playing the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars players high-five fans after beating the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats center Alex Tew dives for a loose ball while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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Weber State Wildcats center Alex Tew goes for a layup while playing the BYU Cougars in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars forward Noah Waterman shoots the ball while playing the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars head coach Mark Pope talks to an official while playing the Weber State Wildcats in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars forward Gideon George and Weber State Wildcats forward Dillon Jones battle for a rebound in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars guard Jaxson Robinson and Weber State Wildcats guard Steven Verplancken Jr. battle for a loose ball in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars and Weber State Wildcats battle for a rebound in Provo on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. BYU won 63-57. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News
  • Fousseyni Traore led the Cougars in scoring with 17 points. It marked the fifth contest this season the sophomore forward has led the team in that category.
  • BYU outrebounded Weber State on the offensive glass 11-5. The Cougars scored 15 points off extra possessions, while the Wildcats scored just four.
  • For the fifth time this season, Dillon Jones led the Wildcats in scoring, rebounding and assists in a single game. Jones scored 18 points, pulled down 7 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists.
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