The Brigham Young Cougars secured a hard-fought 90-86 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, with Robert Wright III's 39 points leading the charge. Wright III's impressive performance, which included 5 rebounds and a 53.8% field goal percentage, helped the Cougars overcome a strong second-half surge from Colorado. The Buffaloes, who trailed by 5 points at halftime, outscored Brigham Young 46-41 in the second half, but ultimately fell short. With this win, the Brigham Young Cougars improved their record to 19-6, while the Colorado Buffaloes dropped to 14-12, with a 79 NET ranking.
Robert Wright III's 39 Points Were The Most By A Brigham Young Player This Season
The game was closely contested from the outset, with the Brigham Young Cougars taking a 37-32 lead into halftime. The Colorado Buffaloes came out strong in the second half, with Isaiah Johnson scoring 15 of his 27 points in the final 20 minutes. However, Robert Wright III and the Cougars were able to counter with a series of clutch baskets, including 12 points from Wright III in the second half. AJ Dybantsa also played a crucial role for Brigham Young, contributing 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Cougars' 41 second-half points were just enough to secure the 90-86 win, with a 51.7% field goal percentage for the game. The Colorado Buffaloes, on the other hand, shot 45.5% from the field, with 7 three-pointers made.
Robert Wright III was the standout performer for the Brigham Young Cougars, scoring a career-high 39 points on 14-26 shooting. He also added 5 rebounds and 2 assists, with a 53.8% field goal percentage. AJ Dybantsa was also impressive, with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Kennard Davis Jr. chipped in with 9 points. For the Colorado Buffaloes, Isaiah Johnson led the way with 27 points, including 15 in the second half. Barrington Hargress added 20 points and 5 rebounds, while Bangot Dak contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds. The top performers for both teams combined for 120 points, with 34 rebounds and 15 assists.
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The Brigham Young Cougars shot 51.7% from the field, including 7 three-pointers made. They also outrebounded the Colorado Buffaloes 38-32, with 13 offensive rebounds. The Cougars committed 12 turnovers, while the Buffaloes had 15. Robert Wright III's 39 points were the most by a Brigham Young player this season, while AJ Dybantsa's 13 rebounds were a season-high. The Colorado Buffaloes, on the other hand, shot 45.5% from the field, with 7 three-pointers made. They also had 15 assists, with 7 steals.
The CHD Scout predicted a 87-72 win for the Brigham Young Cougars, with a 15.1-point margin. While the actual margin was much closer, at 4 points, the prediction was still correct. The scout report noted that the Cougars' strong offense, led by Robert Wright III, would be the key to their victory. However, the report also noted that the Colorado Buffaloes' defense would be a challenge, and that the game could be closer than expected. In the end, the Cougars' offense was able to overcome the Buffaloes' defense, but not by as wide a margin as predicted. The actual score was 90-86, with the Cougars shooting 51.7% from the field.
The win over the Colorado Buffaloes was a Quadrant 3 victory for the Brigham Young Cougars, who improved their NET ranking to 19. The loss was a Quadrant 1 loss for the Colorado Buffaloes, who dropped to a 79 NET ranking. The Cougars' win also improved their record to 19-6, while the Buffaloes fell to 14-12. The game was a key resume-builder for the Brigham Young Cougars, who are looking to secure a strong seed in the NCAA tournament. With this win, the Cougars have now won 5 of their last 6 games, with a 12-2 record at home.
The Brigham Young Cougars will next face the San Francisco Dons on February 17, while the Colorado Buffaloes will take on the Utah Utes on February 18. Both games matters for the teams' tournament hopes, with the Cougars looking to build on their strong resume and the Buffaloes seeking to bounce back from a tough loss. The Cougars want to continue their strong play at home, where they have a 12-2 record, while the Buffaloes will try to improve their 5-7 record on the road.