Robert Wright III had 22 points and seven assists and five steals, and the BYU Cougars topped the Montana State Bobcats 86-71 on Thursday night at Marriott Center.
The Cougars set the tone early, taking the first half 43-29. They never trailed and led by as many as 21.
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For BYU, Robert Wright III finished with 22 points, seven assists and five steals, Bruce Branch III added 17 points and five rebounds, while Jaxon Kohler contributed 12 points, six rebounds and three assists.
For Montana State, Jeremiah Davis finished with 14 points, and London Praytor added 14 points.
The Cougars moved to 4-0. The Bobcats fell to 1-2.
The Cougars are first in the Big 12 and have won four straight. The Bobcats are first in the Big Sky. Montana State is 1-0 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Cougars are back in action when they host the Northern Colorado Bears on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Bobcats are back in action when they host the Cal Poly Mustangs on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
