BYU men's basketball: Cougars take control early, defeat Portland 86-72

Published: Saturday, Feb. 16 2013 6:30 p.m. MST

BYU's Cory Calvert tries to drive around De'End Parker as BYU and San Francisco play Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in the Marriott Center.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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BYU came out on fire and never cooled off against lowly Portland Saturday night at the Marriott Center.

After shooting 60 percent from the field, the Cougars defeated the Pilots in a commanding fashion 86-72.

BYU's largest lead of the game was 24 points in the second half. The Cougars shared the ball and rebounded well, finishing with 26 assists and 27 rebounds.

Tyler Haws overcame his previous frustrations by scoring 28 points on 13-of-19 shooting. Brandon Davies had 23 points and five assists for the Cougars.

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agb

Layton, UT

Indy crimson:

You have 2 posts. You wrote in your first post "nuff said. Out" Why did you post again?

"The Utes are heading up and BYU is heading down."

The Utes will have their 6th losing season in 8 More..

9:32 p.m. Feb. 16, 2013
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LonestarRunner

Salt Lake City, UT

indycrimson

Utah fans are simply deluding themselves into believing that the Utes are close to BYU.

Unfortunately for U, that's only wishful thinking; RPI rankings prove that you're not even close:

#67

10:55 p.m. Feb. 16, 2013
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sammyg

Springville, UT

Indycrimson

Your hate is showing. Please show us one comment where anyone has said BYU is 'top shelf' or comes off as if BYU is 'top shelf'.You're just another anti-BYU fan makin' stuff up.

One More..

10:13 p.m. Feb. 16, 2013
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