Richie Saunders Leads BYU to Big 12 Opener Win Over Arizona State

The junior guard scored a career-high 30 points, including six 3-pointers, in a commanding 76-56 victory.

Richie Saunders returned from a concussion to score a career-high 30 points, shooting 11-of-18 overall and 6-of-11 from three-point range.
BYU's win marked their fourth consecutive victory, improving their record to 10-2 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 play.
Arizona State struggled offensively, shooting just 32.3% from the field and making only 2 of 15 three-point attempts.
BYU opened the game strong with an 18-4 lead, and a 9-0 run early in the second half secured their double-digit advantage for the remainder of the game.
Arizona State's Amier Ali and coach Bobby Hurley received technical fouls in the second half, allowing BYU to further extend their lead.