Brigham Young Cougars guard Spencer Johnson (20) defends St. Mary’s Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU (14-10, 4-5) suffered a heartbreaking 57-56 loss to No. 22 Saint Mary’s (19-4, 8-0) Saturday night in the Gaels’ final game at the Marriott Center. Saint Mary’s extended its 10-game winning streak while the Cougars suffered their third consecutive loss.
Cougar freshman guard Dallin Hall, who poured in a career-high 23 points, hit a free throw with 10.2 seconds remaining to give BYU a one-point lead. But with .3 left, Saint Mary’s freshman Aidan Mahaney hit a tough, game-winning jumper.
Mahaney, who was held scoreless in the first half, finished with 10 points. Logan Johnson added a team-high 14 for the Gaels.
The Cougars were shorthanded Saturday because three players, starter Jaxson Robinson and reserves Atiki Ally Atiki and Noah Waterman, were suspended by coach Mark Pope for breaking a team rule. Fousseyni Traore had 11 points and eight rebounds while Spencer Johnson added nine points.
Brigham Young Cougars players walk toward their bench after St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) sank a jumper putting them down by one with .03 seconds on the clock as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) shoots over St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) yells after sinking what turned out to be the game winning shot over Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45), giving the Gaels a one point lead with .03 seconds remaining as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) drives toward the basket with St. Mary's Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) defending as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) and Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) wrestle for the ball as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Spencer Johnson (20) defends St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) is blocked by St. Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU students cheer as BYU takes a lead in the game as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) and Brigham Young Cougars guard Rudi Williams (3) grapple for the ball as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels guard Alex Ducas (44) blocks Brigham Young Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) grabs a high pass as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett, yells out instructions as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels guard Alex Ducas (44) grabs a pass with Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) defending as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) spins away from St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) after controlling the ball as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) tries to put in a shot after being fouled by St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) defends a shot by St. Mary's Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope yells out instructions as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Rudi Williams (3) shoots over the defense of St. Mary's Gaels center Harry Wessels (1) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Tredyn Christensen (10) puts in a shot as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) and Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) team up to block St. Mary's Gaels forward Kyle Bowen (14) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) pumps the ball as he tries to go up for a shot with St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) defending him as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) shoots what turned out to be the game winning shot over Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45), giving the Gaels a one point lead with .03 seconds remaining as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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St. Mary's Gaels players celebrate around teammate St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) after he sank what became the game winning jumper as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU’s mascot Cosmo, sits on the wall in the student section as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Gaels won 57-56. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Spencer Johnson (20) defends St. Mary's Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) works against St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) and Brigham Young Cougars guard Spencer Johnson (20) defend St. Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) blocks the ball out of bounds on St. Mary's Gaels guard Logan Johnson (0) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) has the ball knocked away by St. Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) as BYU and St. Mary’s play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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