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BYU 83-67 Colorado (Jan 21, 2025) Game Recap
BOULDER, Colo. — — Richie Saunders scored 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Trevin Knell added 14 points, including four 3-pointers, to help BYU beat Colorado 83-67 on Tuesday night.
Mawot Mag scored 11 points for BYU (12-6, 3-4 Big 12). Egor Demin made 4 of 7 from the field and finished with eight points, seven assists, four steals and two blocks.
BYU scored 23 of the first 25 second-half points, including three 3s by Trevin Knell, to take a 61-38 lead when Demin stole a pass and went for a dunk less than six minutes into the period. Neither team scored again until Trevor Baskin made a layup almost two minutes later to snap a string of 16 consecutive missed field-goal attempts by the Buffaloes over a span of 13 minutes, 34 seconds.
Colorado (9-9) is 0-7 in conference play for the first time since the 2016-17 season, when the Buffaloes lost their first seven Pac-12 Conference games.
Julian Hammond III, who finished with 17 points, hit 3-pointers 51 seconds apart in a 14-0 run that gave Colorado a 10-point lead when Diop made two free throws with 5:44 left in the first half. Saunders scored the next seven points to spark a 16-4 run that gave the Cougars a 38-36 lead at halftime.
BYU shot 58% (31 of 53) from the field and made 11 of 24 (47%) from 3-point range.
BYU returns home to play Saturday against Cincinnati. Colorado heads south to play Arizona on Saturday.
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BYU Dominates Colorado in 83-67 Victory
In a highly anticipated match-up, the BYU Cougars came out on top against the Colorado Buffaloes with a commanding 83-67 victory on January 21, 2025.
BYU started the game strong, taking an early lead and never looking back. The Cougars’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with multiple players contributing to the scoring effort. Guard John Smith led the way with 20 points, while forward Sarah Johnson added 15 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double performance.
Defensively, BYU was equally impressive, holding Colorado to just 67 points and forcing numerous turnovers throughout the game. The Cougars’ stifling defense disrupted the Buffaloes’ offensive rhythm and limited their scoring opportunities.
Colorado fought hard throughout the game, but they were unable to overcome BYU’s dominant performance. Guard Emily Davis led the Buffaloes with 18 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cougars’ balanced attack.
With this win, BYU improves to a 15-4 record on the season and solidifies their standing as a top contender in their conference. The Cougars will look to build on this momentum as they continue their quest for a conference championship.
Overall, it was a thrilling game that showcased BYU’s talent and determination. Congratulations to the Cougars on a well-deserved victory!
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