Traore double-double powers BYU to 81-66 win over Pacific
PROVO, Utah -- — Fousseyni Traore finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds to power BYU to an 81-66 victory over Pacific on Saturday night.
Gideon George added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Cougars (16-10, 6-5 West Coast Conference). Jaxson Robinson scored 11.
The Tigers (12-13, 5-5) were led by Jordan Ivy-Curry with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Judson Martindale added 10 points, while Donovan Williams scored nine.
BYU took the lead with 3:55 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 41-30 at halftime.
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Both teams next play Thursday. BYU visits Pepperdine and Pacific visits Portland.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jimmy Casas
- Ronald Brokenbrough
- Marc A. Beasley
2022-23 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 14-2 | - | 31-6 |
| Saint Mary's | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| Santa Clara | 11-5 | 3 | 23-10 |
| Loyola Marymount | 9-7 | 5 | 19-12 |
| San Francisco | 7-9 | 7 | 20-14 |
| BYU | 7-9 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Pacific | 7-9 | 7 | 15-18 |
| Portland | 5-11 | 9 | 14-19 |
| San Diego | 4-12 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Pepperdine | 2-14 | 12 | 9-22 |
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