Cougars return home to host Saint Mary's

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Game Notes: BYU vs. Saint Mary's

After splitting a two-game road trip in Southern California, BYU basketball returns to the Marriott Center to host Saint Mary's Thursday at 7 p.m. MST. The game will be televised live on ESPN2 and broadcast live on the Cougar IMG Sports Network on KSL Newsradio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.

Storylines

  • BYU leads the country in scoring at 84.9 points per game
  • Guard Tyler Haws, named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 and a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award, is second in the country in scoring at 22.5 points per game
  • Haws is currently second on the BYU career scoring list with 2,530 points, 70 from passing Jimmer Fredette (2,599) for first
  • Guard Kyle Collinsworth has recorded an NCAA single-season record five triple-doubles and is one away from tying the career record
  • Senior guard Skyler Halford has been playing his best basketball of the season over the last eight games, averaging 12.3 points and 3.1 assists while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 50.0 percent (19 of 38) from three

BYU Cougars (18-8, 8-5 WCC)

  • Head Coach: Dave Rose
  • Alma Mater: Houston, 1983
  • Career Record: 250-86 (10th)
  • Record at BYU: Same

Saint Mary's Gaels (18-5, 10-2 WCC)

  • Head Coach: Randy Bennett
  • Alma Mater: UC San Diego, 1986
  • Career Record: 301-140 (14th)
  • Record at Saint Mary's: Same

Series Information

  • Series Record: BYU leads 10-7
  • Last Meeting: Saint Mary's won 82-77, 1/17/15
  • H/A/N: 7-3/2-4/1-0

Game Information

  • TV: ESPN2
  • TV Talent: Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Stan Heath (analyst)
  • Live Video: WatchESPN.com
  • Radio: Cougar IMG Sports Network, KSL 102.7 FM / 1160 AM, BYU Radio - Sirius XM 143
  • Radio Talent: Greg Wrubell (play-by-play), Mark Durrant (analyst)
  • Live Audio/Stats: BYUcougars.com