Facebook Twitter

3 keys to BYU’s win over Loyola Marymount

SHARE 3 keys to BYU’s win over Loyola Marymount
Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (wearing white) looks to make a pass

Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) looks to make a pass during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

Ryan Sun, Deseret News

BYU turned in one of its best overall performances of the season against the West Coast Conference’s third-place team, Loyola Marymount. The Cougars never trailed and cruised to a 89-61 victory Thursday night at the Marriott Center. BYU improved to 15-10 overall and 5-5 in league play. 

Here are three keys to BYU’s win:

  • Fousseyni Traore recorded his fifth double-double of the season with 11 points and 13 rebounds. 
  • The Cougars shot 54% from the floor and held the Lions to 38% shooting. BYU had a season-low seven turnovers, hit 10 of 20 3-pointers and outscored LMU in the paint, 38-18. 
  • Spencer Johnson scored a team-high 14 points while Jaxson Robinson and Rudi Williams added 13 apiece for the Cougars.