No. 23 BYU defeated Queens 98-82 Tuesday night at the Marriott Center to win its 28th consecutive non-conference game. The victory improves the Cougars to 3-0 on the season.
Five BYU players scored in double figures for the third consecutive game. Robert Wright III led the Cougars with 21 points, four rebounds, and six assists, marking his third straight game with at least 20 points. Jaxon Kohler contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, while Bruce Branch III and Nate Pickens also scored 15 points each. Collin Chandler added 12 points and a career-high four steals.
BYU reached 90 points for the 25th time under head coach Kevin Young. The Cougars' performance included making 17 three-pointers, which stands as the fifth-most in a single game in program history and the second-most at the Marriott Center. The team also recorded eight blocks, their highest total since January 2026.
In the first half, BYU shot 62.5 percent from the field and went 12-for-20 from beyond the arc, tying for the third-most three-pointers in a single half in program history. The Cougars held a 54-42 lead entering halftime.
In the second half, Jaxon Kohler responded to consecutive Queens three-pointers with a corner shot to provide BYU's first points of the period. A 13-0 run fueled by Pickens and Jake Wahlin extended the lead to 72-53 with 12 minutes remaining. Despite a late push by Queens, BYU secured the win by converting free-throw opportunities in the final minutes.
Head coach Kevin Young noted that the team's efficiency and unselfish play are key to their scoring ability. Despite the win, Young expressed some frustration regarding areas where the team could be more efficient.
No. 23 BYU is scheduled to host Montana State on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. MST. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
