BYU Uses 17 Three-Pointers to Beat Queens

BYU built a 54-42 halftime lead after making 12 three-pointers in the opening half. The Cougars finished 17-for-36 from long range, matching their 46% accuracy in each of their first three games this season. Eight BYU players made at least one three, and five Cougars reached double figures for a third consecutive game—a first for the program in 13 years.

Wright led BYU with 21 points and six assists. Nate Pickens and Jaxon Kohler scored 15 apiece; Pickens also had two rebounds, an assist and two steals while shooting 4-for-6. Bruce Branch III contributed 15 points and pulled down six boards, while Collin Chandler scored 12 and blocked a career-best four shots.

Queens cut a 22-point deficit to six with an 18-2 run spanning halftime, but BYU regained control and won the second half 44-40. The Royals made 14 of 34 three-point attempts and scored 82 points despite shooting 41% overall. BYU forced 13 turnovers, recorded nine steals and blocked eight shots, but Queens’ perimeter accuracy exposed a defensive area the Cougars will need to improve. BYU hosts Montana State on November 12; Queens hosts Wofford on November 14.