BYU Torches Net For 10 First Half Three-Pointers Against Westminster

PROVO, Utah – The BYU men’s basketball team knocked down double-digit three-pointers during the first half against the Westminster Griffins.

The Cougars hosted the Griffins at the Marriott Center on Wednesday, November 25.

During the opening 20 minutes of action, BYU was hot from downtown and drilled 10 triples.

Guards Alex Barcello and Brandon Averette led the Cougars with two makes from beyond the arc.

#BYU is picking up where they left off last season, knocking down three's. 🔥

Alex Barcello has a game-high 16 points at the half.@BYUbasketball – 54@WCGriffins – 31#BYUHoops #GoCougs

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 26, 2020

Kolby Lee, Connor Harding, Wyatt Lowell, Gideon George, Spencer Johnson, and Trevin Knell each buried a three.

. @spoonce32's first bucket as a Coug is from deep ☔️

BYU leads 45-22.#BYUhoops #MACU3 pic.twitter.com/uoBUYpc7Je

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The Cougars went 10-23 from distance for 43.5 percent in the half.

BYU shot 50.0 percent overall.

Cougs with 8 threes in the half including this one from @trevin_knell 👇

BYU on top 36-17, 5:50 1H#BYUhoops #MACU3 pic.twitter.com/pimYUWMXet

— BYU Basketball (@BYUbasketball) November 26, 2020

Barcello led all scorers with 16 points on 6-10 shooting, including 2-4 from downtown.

11 BYU players scored in the first half, helping the Cougars to a 54-31 halftime lead.

The game between the Griffins and Cougars game is broadcast on BYUtv and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.