PROVO, Utah — The No. 9 BYU Cougars secured a 104-76 victory over Arizona State in a basketball game on Wednesday night. Richie Saunders led BYU with a career-high 31 points and eight rebounds.
Saunders recorded 10 of 13 from the field and made six 3-pointers. AJ Dybantsa contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists for BYU, which extended its winning streak to 11 games, bringing their season record to 14-1 (2-0 Big 12). Robert Wright III added 27 points. BYU outscored Arizona State 31-16 in fast-break points and executed 10 blocks during the game.
For Arizona State, Anthony Johnson scored 24 points, and Massamba Diop recorded 22 points and nine rebounds. The Sun Devils' record fell to 9-6 (0-2) after their fourth consecutive loss.
Game Progression
BYU established a 13-0 run early in the game, leading 16-6 after three consecutive scores by Dybantsa. Arizona State missed nine consecutive shots during this period. Baskets from Diop and Maurice Odum concluded Arizona State's scoring drought.
Later in the first half, Arizona State experienced a scoring period without points, missing six consecutive shots and committing four turnovers over a four-minute interval. BYU re-established a double-digit lead, reaching 37-23 with 5:08 remaining in the first half following a layup by Dybantsa. Arizona State's field goal percentage in the first half was 27.5% (11 of 40).
In the second half, BYU scored on its first four possessions and executed a 20-5 run, expanding their lead to 70-40 with 11:42 left in the game. Saunders contributed three baskets and two free throws during this segment.
Upcoming Schedule
Arizona State is scheduled to host Kansas State on Saturday.
BYU is scheduled to visit Utah on Saturday.