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Rob Wright III scores 33 as BYU wins season opener

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Rob Wright III scored 33 points and made four 3-pointers to lead No. 25 BYU to a 94-83 victory over Ohio State on Monday night in their season opener at the Delta Center. Collin Chandler and Tyler Betsey each had 15 points for the Cougars.

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