Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) tries to shoot over Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU (17-8, 5-5) dropped its fourth consecutive game with a 90-57 loss to No. 2 Gonzaga Saturday night at a packed Marriott Center.
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3 keys to the Cougars’ loss:
BYU led 5-0 early on. But that was followed by a 27-4 run by the Zags. Gonzaga led by as many as 30 in the first half and as many as 38 for the game.
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) waits to shot past Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope holds his head after a big Gonzaga Bulldogs run during the first half in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Seneca Knight (24) is fouled by Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Seneca Knight (24) has his shot blocked by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Andrew Nembhard (3) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars fans go crazy in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) fights with Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Hunter Sallis (10) for the ball in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) fight for the rebound in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) tries to shoot over Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars fans hold glow sticks in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Atiki Ally Atiki (4) defends Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) and Gonzaga Bulldogs center Chet Holmgren (34) tip off in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) defends Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars fans cheer in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) is defended by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope complains about a no-call in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Seneca Knight (24) hits a three-pointer in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Trey Stewart (1) defends Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Andrew Nembhard (3) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) drives on Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) waits to shot past Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) has the ball stripped by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope calls a play in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Atiki Ally Atiki (4) is defended by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Martynas Arlauskas (5) and Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Will Graves (35) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren scored 20 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, dished out 6 assists and blocked 5 shots.
For the game, the Zags shot 52% while BYU shot 30%. Gonzaga outscored the Cougars in the paint, 44-22 and had a 21-5 advantage in fastbreak points.
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