Conference clash with No. 25/21 Gonzaga Thursday

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BYU at No. 25/21 Gonzaga Game Notes

Riding a three-game win streak, BYU basketball will play at conference rival and nationally ranked Gonzaga at 6 p.m. PST Thursday in the McCarthey Athletic Center. The game will be televised live on ESPN2 and broadcast live on the Cougar IMG Sports Network, KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM/1160 AM and BYU Radio – Sirius XM 143. 

BYU Storylines

  • Freshman Nick Emery is currently 3rd all-time among BYU freshmen with 42 3s while Zac Seljaas is in 6th with 38. Emery has 9 games with at least 3 3s, first among freshmen, and Seljaas is 3rd for most 3 3-pointer games with 6. Emery has the most 5 3-pointer games at 3 and Seljaas is tied for second with 2.
  • Kyle Collinsworth posted his ninth career triple-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists vs. Santa Clara. He is the NCAA’s career (9) and single-season (6 in 2014-15) triple-double record holder.
  • Coach Dave Rose is BYU’s all-time leader in winning percentage at 74.3 percent and second in career wins at 269. He has led the Cougars to 10-straight 20-win seasons and 10-straight postseason appearances, including eight NCAA tournament appearances during that stretch.

BYU Cougars (12-5, 3-1 WCC)

  • Head Coach: Dave Rose
  • Alma Mater: Houston, 1983
  • Division I Career Record: 269-93 (11th)
  • Record at BYU: Same

No. 25/21 Gonzaga Bulldogs (13-3, 5-0 WCC)

  • Head Coach: Mark Few
  • Alma Mater: Oregon, 1987
  • Career Record: 451-106 (17th)
  • Record at Gonzaga: Same

Game Information

  • TV: ESPN2
  • TV Talent: Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Brad Daugherty (analyst)
  • Live Video: WatchESPN.com
  • Radio: Cougar IMG Sports Network, KSL 102.7 FM / 1160 AM
  • Radio Talent: Greg Wrubell (play-by-play)
  • Live Stats: BYUcougars.com

Series Information

  • Series Record: Gonzaga leads 9-4
  • Last Meeting: Gonzaga won 91-75, 3/10/15
  • H/A/N: 2-2/1-3/1-4