BYU Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Montana State

BYU took control before halftime and never fell behind. A 13-2 run, featuring two Tyler Betsey layups and a Jake Wahlin three-pointer, gave the Cougars a 34-17 lead. Montana State trimmed the margin to nine early in the second half, but Bruce Branch III answered with consecutive three-pointers to halt the rally.

Wright led BYU with 22 points, seven assists and five steals. Branch scored 17, while Jaxon Kohler added 12 points and six rebounds. BYU had a 28-4 advantage in fast-break points and outscored the Bobcats 46-24 in the paint. The Cougars also outrebounded Montana State 38-30, though they made only 13 of 24 free throws.

Jeremiah Davis and London Praytor each scored 14 points for Montana State, which fell to 1-2. Christian King had 12. Dawson Baker appeared for BYU for the first time this season after a knee injury, playing eight minutes and recording two points, two rebounds and a steal. He had appeared in six games last season before the injury ended his year.

BYU improved to 4-0 and will host Northern Colorado on November 18. Montana State, now 1-2, is scheduled to host Cal Poly on November 15.