While it should be noted that BYU incurred its first
two-game losing streak after they lost to Gonzaga Saturday night, they are
still a force to be reckoned with. Duo Elijah Bryant and Yoeli
Childs are second and third, respectively, in West Coast Conference
scoring. The team played well against Gonzaga, putting on a completely different
show than the previous week’s loss to Loyola Marymount. Childs chalked up 14 points
and collected 11 rebounds. Bryant didn’t fair so well, going 1 of 11 and 0 of 8
from 3-point range. BYU’s loss to Gonzaga put them on the upswing: It was a
peek into how well they could play in February. They’re now in a positon
similar to many previous seasons, fighting for a potential spot in the big
dance.
Photo: BYU Athletics
Players to Watch
Bryant did have poor performance against Gonzaga. Putting
that aside, he plays a good game of basketball and is doing consistently well this
season. The Cougars will rely on him heavily in February.
Right on the heels of Bryant’s stellar season is Childs’
hard work and scoring abilities. It would be cool to see him be a bit more
physical to finish out the season (can someone say charges?), while continuing
to protect the rim.
Seems like eyes are always on TJ Haws. Fans are critical of
him and often compare his high school career to his collegiate career. In
recent weeks, he has stepped up his game, and he’s going to have to continue to
step it up if he has any hopes of making it to March.
Then there’s Jahshire Hardnett; he’s as reliable as they
come and often overlooked. Hardnett runs a tight ship on offense—he doesn’t
really take chances—but he’s almost always taking and making reliable shots and
passes.
Photo: BYU Athletics
Coming Up
The Cougars have taken the last five days to evaluate and
rebuild. This week they have home court advantage. Tonight they take on Santa
Clara—who is also coming off a two-game losing streak—and then they face San
Francisco on Saturday. The team at Larry H. Miller Ford Lincoln Provo is excited
for February and we’re going to cheer on the Cougs—win or lose! If you find
yourself with some spare time this month between games, make sure to come on in
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get yourself to a game and cheer on your favorite team.
