PROVO BYU s first game in two weeks after a run of COVID-inspired postponements was a punch in the mouth both figuratively and literally, at least to some extent.
After the first three games of West Coast Conference play were called off due to COVID-19 related issues in a trio of California schools, the Cougars volunteered neigh, dang near pleaded to play anyone, any time, any place to open conference play.
Be careful what you wish for top-ranked Gonzaga loomed in Spokane, a date moved up from February to accommodate a shifting schedule as many have grown to expect in college basketball.
PROVO BYU s first game in two weeks after a run of COVID-inspired postponements was a punch in the mouth both figuratively and literally, at least to some extent.
After the first three games of West Coast Conference play were called off due to COVID-19 related issues in a trio of California schools, the Cougars volunteered neigh, dang near pleaded to play anyone, any time, any place to open conference play.
Be careful what you wish for top-ranked Gonzaga loomed in Spokane, a date moved up from February to accommodate a shifting schedule as many have grown to expect in college basketball.
Highlights: Men s Basketball vs. BYU
PROVO BYU had three full days to prepare for its tipoff against top-ranked Gonzaga after both teams West Coast Conference opponents forced a mid-week scheduling adjustment.
The Cougars were in the game for three full minutes.
Corey Kispert had 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, and Jalen Suggs added 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals as No. 1 Gonzaga blasted BYU 86-69 in the McCarthy Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington.
Drew Timme added 12 points and four assists for the Zags (11-0, 2-0 WCC), and Andrew Nembhard supplied 12 points, three rebounds and two assists off the bench.