BYU overwhelms Omaha behind balanced scoring and 31 fast-break points

BYU led from start to finish, sinking four shots from beyond the arc during the opening five minutes and taking a 16-4 advantage. The Cougars made eight of 15 attempts from deep in the first half and went into the break ahead 54-27.

Wright led the scoring with 19 points. Betsey and Colin Chandler each had 18, while Bruce Branch III added 17 and Jaxon Kohler scored 11. Six BYU players reached double figures.

The Cougars shot 56% from the field and 46% from 3-point range. They also had a 31-0 edge in fast-break scoring and outscored Omaha 46-24 in the paint. BYU recorded 22 assists and eight turnovers.

Chandler helped extend the margin to 99-55 with two consecutive 3-pointers with 4:51 remaining. Deke Thompson led Omaha with 17 points, and Cahmai Crosby had 11. Omaha gave up 22 second-chance points and scored 19 points off its 12 turnovers.

Omaha, now 1-1, is scheduled to visit Utah State on November 7. BYU hosts Queens on November 10.