San Diego Toreros (8-9, 1-2 WCC)  • BYU Cougars (12-6, 2-1 WCC)

Saturday, January 7, 2023 •  5:00 p.m. PT

Jenny Craig Pavilion (5,000)  •  San Diego, CA

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LAST TIME OUT

A four-point play with 39 seconds left propelled Pacific (9-9, 2-1 WCC) over the University of San Diego men's basketball team (8-9, 1-2 WCC) on Thursday, 84-82. With 5.6 seconds to go, Jase Townsend grabbed a rebound, dribbled up the floor, and narrowly missed the game-winning three-pointer. Fifth year guard Marcellus Earlington led the Toreros with 21 points and nine rebounds. He shot 8-of-17 from the floor and 5-of-5 from the free throw line. Sophomore Deuce Turner scored a season-high 14 points, including 4-of-7 from long range. In his 100th career game, Sigu Sisoho Jawara scored his 1,000th career point, adding 13 tonight. He is the fifth player on USD's roster to claim the milestone. Townsend ended with 12 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in the loss.

SCOUTING THE COUGARS

BYU was selected to finish t-3rd in the WCC Preseason Poll, and have started conference play at 2-1 with wins over Pacific and Portland. The Cougars are averaging 40.5 rebounds per game, which leads the WCC and ranks 17th nationally. Key players are Fousseyni Traore (12.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG), Rudi Williams (12.3 PPG), Gideon George (12.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG), and Spencer Johnson (10.7 PPG).

ALL-TIME SERIES

The Cougars hold a 18-6 lead in the all-time series, including three straight wins.