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BYU Cougars Set to Battle Denver Pioneers at Marriott Center

As the Brigham Young University Cougars prepare to host the Denver Pioneers at the Marriott Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The BYU Cougars, coming off a nail-biting loss against the Utah Utes on December 10th with a score of 69-73, are looking to bounce back and assert their dominance on their home court.


March 4, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Rudi Williams (3) dribbles the basketball during the first half in the quarterfinals of the WCC Basketball Championships at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The previous game saw BYU struggling from the free-throw line, hitting just 56 percent of their shots. Despite this setback and only blocking one shot throughout the game, they managed an impressive 42 rebounds and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 20 points off them. Their three-point shooting was lackluster at 23 percent; however, they showed resilience in points in paint with a total of 38.


In contrast, when we look at BYU's performance against Evansville Purple Aces on December 6th where they triumphed with a commanding scoreline of 96-55, it's clear that this team has potential that goes beyond one tough loss. They showcased remarkable field goal accuracy at nearly 53 percent and were lethal from beyond the arc hitting almost 44 percent of their three-point attempts. Their defensive prowess was evident as well with five blocks and five steals while also maintaining an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of over three.


The Pioneers should not be underestimated though; they will come into this game aiming to exploit any cracks in BYU's armor. To secure victory against Denver Pioneers, BYU must tighten up their defense and improve free throw accuracy – two areas that have shown inconsistency in past performances.


Looking ahead to December 14th’s clash set for tip-off at midnight EST (10:00 PM local time), all eyes will be on whether or not BYU can harness their evident offensive capabilities while shoring up weaknesses exposed in recent outings. Fans eager to support or witness if the Cougars can roar back into winning ways can catch all the action live via ESPN+ streaming services.


With home-court advantage and a point to prove after their recent defeat by Utah Utes – expect Brigham Young University’s team to come out strong against Denver Pioneers in Provo's Marriott Center.

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