San Francisco Dons forward Josh Kunen (10) and Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) fight for the rebound in Provo.
San Francisco Dons forward Josh Kunen (10) and Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) fight for the rebound in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Jeff Call
By Jeff Call

BYU (17-7, 5-4) lost its third consecutive game with a 73-59 setback to San Francisco Thursday night at the Marriott Center. It snapped the Cougars’ 12-game home winning streak. 

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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) has his shot blocked by San Francisco Dons forward Zane Meeks (5) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) refuses help getting up in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) is fouled by San Francisco Dons guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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San Francisco Dons forward Zane Meeks (5) shoots over Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) hits a 3-pointer in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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San Francisco Dons forward Josh Kunen (10) and Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) fight for the rebound in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) and San Francisco Dons guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) fight for the ball in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) tries to grab a rebound over San Francisco Dons forward Patrick Tape (11) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) tries to grab a rebound over San Francisco Dons forward Patrick Tape (11) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars players cheer in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) and San Francisco Dons guard Gabe Stefanini (15) fight for the ball in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) and San Francisco Dons forward Yauhen Massalski (25) fight for the ball in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars fans cheer in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) goes to the hoop over San Francisco Dons guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) dribbles by San Francisco Dons forward Zane Meeks (5) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) and San Francisco Dons guard Khalil Shabazz (0) fight for the ball in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Cosmo does a stunt in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) and San Francisco Dons forward Zane Meeks (5) fight for the ball in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. A double technical was called. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) shoots over San Francisco Dons in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope shouts instruction in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) tries to defend the dunk by San Francisco Dons forward Yauhen Massalski (25) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) defends San Francisco Dons forward Zane Meeks (5) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) tries to steal the ball in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Caleb Lohner (33) tries to defend the dunk by San Francisco Dons forward Yauhen Massalski (25) in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. San Francisco won 79-53. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Here are three keys to the Cougars’ loss:

  • San Francisco led by 15 points at halftime and extended that lead to as many as 21 in the second half. 
  • BYU shot just 12 of 25 from the free throw line. That’s 13 misses from the charity stripe. 
  • The Cougars rallied in the second half, cutting the deficit to eight with 5:38 remaining, but they couldn’t get any closer. Alex Barcello scored 25 points, but he didn’t get enough help. All five of USF’s starters scored in double figures.
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