BYU basketball: Jimmer Fredette scores record 52 points, Cougars defeat Lobos

By Jeff Call, Deseret News

Published: Friday, March 11 2011 11:58 p.m. MST

Summary

BYU's Jimmer Fredette became the school's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Danny Ainge, and broke his own school single-game scoring record, by exploding for 52 points Friday night.

Then UNM star Dairese Gary injured his knee with 18:32 left in the game and was helped off court. He did not return to the game and the Lobos missed their senior leader. New Mexico hung tough with BYU, trailing by only one, 62-61, with eight minutes remaining.

But Fredette responded with a 3-pointer, followed by a jumper. Moments later, Fredette drained another 3-pointer to give the Cougars their biggest lead, 71-63, with 5:30 left.

After UNM's Jamal Fenton hit a pair of free throws, Fredette answered with his record-breaking shot and record-breaking free throw.

Emery nailed six free throws in the final 30 seconds to seal the victory.

Drew Gordon scored a team-high 17 for the Lobos.

e-mail: jeffc@desnews.com

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TrueBlue

Orem, UT

Jimmer just put on one of the most spectacular performances EVER in college basketball.

Congrats Jimmer, and thanks for the memories!

Now check off another goal with a MWC Tourney Championship!

9:21 p.m. March 11, 2011
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SportsFan

Orem, UT

Tough break for Gary and New Mexico, but it wouldn't have mattered. This was Jimmer's night!

9:23 p.m. March 11, 2011
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Ufan

Salt Lake City, UT

Congratulations BYU.

That was an amazing performance by the national player of the year!

9:28 p.m. March 11, 2011
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