Robert Wright III had 21 points and six assists as the BYU Cougars beat the Queens University Royals 98-82 on Tuesday night at Marriott Center.
The Cougars came out fast, taking the first half 54-42. They led by as many as 22 points. A 13-0 run in the second half proved decisive.
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For BYU, Robert Wright III finished with 21 points, four rebounds and six assists, Bruce Branch III had 15 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Jaxon Kohler chipped in 15 points and eight rebounds.
For Queens University, Rickey Ballard finished with 18 points and six rebounds, and Caleb Jones added 18 points and three steals.
The Cougars moved to 3-0. The Royals fell to 2-2.
The Cougars sit first in the Big 12 and have won three straight. The Royals sit first in the Atlantic Sun and have lost two straight. Queens University is 1-0 at home and 1-2 away from home.
The Cougars next host the Montana State Bobcats on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Royals next host the Wofford Terriers on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
