Home Opener Statement: No. 25 BYU Dismantles Omaha 108-67

No. 25 BYU made a massive statement in their home opener, dominating Omaha 108-67 at the Marriott Center behind a scorching offensive performance. The Cougars took absolute control from the opening tip, building a 56-30 halftime lead and never looking back as six players scored in double figures. Robert Wright III led the attack with 19 points, while Tyler Betsey went 6-for-8 from three-point range for 18 points and Collin Chandler added 18 points of his own. BYU knocked down 16 total three-pointers at a 45.7% clip, controlled the glass with 46 rebounds, and took care of the ball with 22 assists to just 8 turnovers. Omaha tried to hang around behind 17 points from Deke Thompson, but BYU’s transition game was unstoppable, outscoring Omaha 31-0 in fast-break points to seal the blowout win.