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.
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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.
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Brigham Young’s student section hold up signs as Loyola Marymount Lions forward Keli Leaupepe (34) shoots a free throw during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Dallin Hall (30) lays the ball up during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) looks to pass the ball during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Spencer Johnson (20) shoots a three pointer during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Spencer Johnson (20) shoots the ball with a Loyola Marymount defender’s hand in his face during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Rudi Williams (3) lays the ball up during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) drives to the basket during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) goes under the basket for a layup during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Rudi Williams (3) shoots the ball under pressure during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Atiki Ally Atiki (4) shoots the ball during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) shoots a 3-pointer during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Noah Waterman (0) shoots the ball during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Noah Waterman (0) drives through Loyola Marymount defenders during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Noah Waterman (0) 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
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) dunks the ball during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Fousseyni Traore (45) extends to grab a rebound during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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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
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) shoots the ball during a NCAA basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. | Ryan Sun, Deseret News
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