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BYU Cougars vs Creighton Bluejays Recap - BYU Wins 83-80

BYU got 26 points from Rudi Williams en route to a 83-80 victory over Creighton on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

BYU was a +9.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

BYU got 11 points from Gideon George and another 11 points from Fousseyni Traore. Dallin Hall contributed 5 assists, while Fousseyni Traore cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Creighton got 27 points from Arthur Kaluma in a losing cause and another 17 points from Trey Alexander. Ryan Nembhard contributed 7 assists for them, while Baylor Scheierman had 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed BYU were victorious, as the score was 49-46 at the break.

BYU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-27.

BYU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Oregon. Creighton will aim to get back on the winning track at Arizona State.