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BYU vs West Virginia Final: 86-73 - Recap

BYU grabbed a 86-73 win over West Virginia on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Fousseyni Traore at WVU Coliseum.

BYU was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.0-point spread as a favorite.

BYU got 17 points from Richie Saunders and another 15 points from Spencer Johnson. Dallin Hall contributed 12 assists, while Fousseyni Traore cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

West Virginia got a 23-point performance from Kerr Kriisa, who was supported by 16 points from Jesse Edwards. Kerr Kriisa had 4 assists in a losing cause for West Virginia, while Jesse Edwards grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed BYU were victorious, as the score was 38-30 at the break.

BYU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-34.

BYU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oklahoma. West Virginia will aim to get back on the winning track at Texas.