BYU basketball: 3 keys in 95-87 double overtime win against Pacific Tigers



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In an intense, back-and-forth battle most of the night, the BYU Cougars finally pulled away from the Pacific Tigers in double overtime on Saturday night at the Marriott Center in Provo and ultimately won 95-87.

Here are three keys to the game.

  • After a second half and first overtime that saw neither team gain a greater than four point lead, BYU scored the top five in the second extra session to gain some separation. The Cougars scored 20 overall in the last five minutes and the Tigers couldn’t keep pace.
  • Brandon Averette and Alex Barcello’s BYU backcourt had 47 points on the night, including 11 in double overtime. Averette scored 24 on the night and Barcello 23.
  • On the night, the Cougars won rebound, assists and steal battles to help them achieve victory.

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