BYU looks to even season series with Saint Mary's

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BYU vs. Saint Mary's Game Notes

BYU basketball will put its 16-game home win streak on the line when it hosts No. 25 Saint Mary's Thursday at 7 p.m. MST in the Marriott Center. Saint Mary's won the first game between the Cougars and Gaels 85-74 on Dec. 31 in Moraga, California.

The game will be televised live on BYUtv and broadcast live on the Cougar IMG Sports Network, KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM/1160 AM and BYU Radio – Sirius XM 143. Live video streaming will be available on BYUtv.org.

BYU Storylines

  • Jakob Hartsock had a breakout week against Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine. Entering last week, the freshman forward had played a total of 33 minutes and scored 5 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. In wins against Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine he averaged 16.0 minutes, 6.0 points and 4.5 rebounds while hitting 4 3-pointers. He had a career-high 9 points on 3 3s in the Pepperdine win.
  • Corbin Kaufusi also reenergized his season last week, posting 12 points against Loyola Marymount and 10 against Pepperdine. He hit 6 of 9 from the field and 10 of 13 from the free-throw line for the week.
  • Kyle Collinsworth secured another spot at the top of the BYU record book as he is now the program’s all-time leader in career rebounds. Collinsworth is also first in career assists and second in career steals.

BYU Cougars (16-7, 7-3 WCC)

  • Head Coach: Dave Rose
  • Alma Mater: Houston, 1983
  • Division I Career Record: 273-95 (11th)
  • Record at BYU: Same

Saint Mary's Gaels (18-2, 9-1 WCC)

  • Head Coach: Randy Bennett
  • Alma Mater: UC San Diego, 1986
  • Career Record: 322-147 (14th)
  • Record at Saint Mary's: Same

Game Information

  • TV: BYUtv
  • TV Talent: Dave McCann (play-by-play), Blaine Fowler (analyst), Spencer Linton (courtside)
  • Live Video: BYUtv.org
  • Radio: Cougar IMG Sports Network, KSL 102.7 FM / 1160 AM
  • Radio Talent: Greg Wrubell (play-by-play), Mark Durrant (analyst)
  • Live Stats: BYUcougars.com

Series Information

  • Series Record: BYU leads 11-8
  • Last Meeting: Saint Mary's won 85-74, 12/31/15
  • H/A/N: 8-3/2-5/1-0