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No. 10 BYU Smothers Pacific 93–57 as Defense, Bench Fuel Seventh Straight Win

Stifling pressure underscored BYU's growing rotation depth.

Overview

  • Robert Wright III scored 22 points with five rebounds, four assists and five steals, Richie Saunders added 24, and AJ Dybantsa posted 23 points and 10 rebounds for his first collegiate double-double.
  • BYU’s three-quarter-court pressure forced 18 turnovers and held Pacific to 33.3% shooting, including 0-for-11 from three in the first half for a 41-20 lead at the break.
  • Pacific briefly cut the deficit to 47-38 early in the second half before BYU answered with a decisive run that restored a comfortable margin.
  • Transfer guard Tyler Mrus delivered a season-high 15 points off the bench on 4-for-4 three-point shooting, reinforcing depth after Dawson Baker’s season-ending ACL injury.
  • The Cougars improved to 10-1 and will remain home to face Abilene Christian on Friday.