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BYU Rolls Past UTEP 81–46 to Match Program’s Best 11–1 Start

A 29–8 second quarter powered by a 51–29 rebounding edge underscored the Cougars’ size and defensive control.

Overview

  • BYU broke it open with a 29–8 second quarter to lead 42–14 at halftime in Provo.
  • Freshman guard Olivia Hamlin led all scorers with 20 points, and Kambree Barber added 13 points and seven rebounds.
  • The Cougars dominated the glass 51–29 and held the Miners to 30% shooting with 19 turnovers.
  • The victory moved BYU to 11–1 to close nonconference play, with Big 12 play opening Dec. 20 at UCF.
  • UTEP fell to 7–2 as coach Keitha Adams cited rough shooting and BYU’s size, and the Miners return home to host UC Irvine on Dec. 18.