FILE - BYU’s head coach Mark Pope stands on the sideline whereas his staff performs the Nicholls State Colonels on the Marriott Middle in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. BYU received 87-73. Ben B. Braun, Deseret Information
BYU accomplished an unbelievable comeback Friday at The Battle 4 Atlantis. The Cougars (4-3) trailed by 23 factors within the first half (32-9) earlier than they rallied to beat Dayton 79-75 in time beyond regulation. BYU averted ending in final place within the match.
- BYU’s Gideon George scored 21 factors, together with 3 3-pointers, pulled down six rebounds and hit clutch free throws within the closing 20 seconds to seal the win.
- The Cougars performed with out injured starter Spencer Johnson however others like Jaxson Robinson (14 factors, 4 3-pointers), Dallin Corridor (12 factors) and Rudi Williams (11) helped fill the void.
- BYU was outscored 40-24 within the first half and outscored the Flyers 40-24 within the second half.