Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) drives on San Francisco Dons forward Remu Raitanen (11) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd

PROVO — BYU earned some redemption for its most recent loss two weeks ago to San Francisco, beating the Dons 90-76 Saturday night at the Marriott Center.

Here are three takeaways that defined the game:

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Brigham Young Cougars guard Jake Toolson (5) and San Francisco Dons center Jimbo Lull (5) fight for the ball in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) blocks the shot by San Francisco Dons guard Trevante Anderson (12) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard TJ Haws (30) has the ball stolen by San Francisco Dons guard Khalil Shabazz (0) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) hits a 3-pointer against San Francisco Dons center Jimbo Lull (5) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard TJ Haws (30) and San Francisco Dons guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) compete for the ball in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) defends San Francisco Dons center Jimbo Lull (5) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Zac Seljaas (2) competes for the ball in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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San Francisco Dons guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) tries to drive on Brigham Young Cougars guard Connor Harding (44) and Brigham Young Cougars forward Gavin Baxter (25) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Gavin Baxter (25) competes for the ball with San Francisco Dons center Jimbo Lull (5) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) attempts a 3-pointer over San Francisco Dons forward Remu Raitanen (11) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) drives on San Francisco Dons forward Remu Raitanen (11) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard TJ Haws (30) celebrates his 3-pointer in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) and San Francisco Dons guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) compete for the ball in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (4) grabs a rebound around the San Francisco Dons in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard TJ Haws (30) drives on San Francisco Dons guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (4) and San Francisco Dons guard Khalil Shabazz (0) fight for the ball in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU cheerleader Anna Liljenquist borrows a photographer's camera in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) high-fives the fans in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Jake Toolson (5) and San Francisco Dons center Jimbo Lull (5) fight for the ball in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars guard Jake Toolson (5) drives on San Francisco Dons guard Jordan Ratinho (25) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars forward Dalton Nixon (33) dunks on San Francisco Dons center Jimbo Lull (5) in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. BYU won 90-76. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
  • Yoeli Childs had 32 points (on 14 of 23 shooting), six rebounds and two assists to lead BYU (19-7, 8-3 West Coast Conference), while TJ Haws added 13 points, seven assists and three rebounds. The Cougars had 26 assists on 35 made field goals and shot 55.6% from the field.
  • BYU used a 19-2 run in the first half to turn a 10-8 deficit for the Cougars into a 27-12 advantage. BYU hit three 3-pointers during the run, including two from Haws. The Cougars then scored the final seven points of the first half to go into the break ahead 44-25.
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  • Khalil Shabazz and Jamaree Bouyea combined for 55 points in USF’s win over BYU two weeks ago but they scored 16 and 8 points, respectively, on Saturday. The Dons (16-10, 5-6 WCC) also hit 13 3s in their last meeting, yet hit just five in the rematch while turning the ball over 16 times. Jimbo Lull led USF on Saturday with 22 points, as the Dons tried to rally late, cutting the BYU lead to as little as 7 points before the Cougars put the game away with back-to-back 3-pointers from Childs and Jake Toolson.

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