Richie Saunders scored a career-high 30 points leading BYU to a 76-56 victory over Arizona State in their Big 12 opener as the team showcased a strong defensive performance.

Kevin Young fared far better than his predecessor in his Big 12 debut as BYU took care of business in a 76-56 win over Arizona State on New Year’s Eve at the Marriott Center. The Cougars lost to Cincinnati in Provo a year ago but went on to finish fifth in the Big 12 in a week when four league teams pulled off road wins in the season opener.

The Cougars took on Arizona State on Tuesday for a New Year's Eve conference opener. Both teams entered the game with 9-2 non-conference record and were looking

BYU junior guard Richie Saunders scored a career-high 30 points while making a career-best six 3-pointers in the Cougars' 76-56 victory over visiting Arizona State in the Big 12 opener

Richie Saunders made the last day of 2024 a memorable one. The 6-foot-5 junior scored a career-high 30 points on Tuesday afternoon, pushing BYU to a convincing 76-56 victory against Arizona State to open Big 12 play in front of 16,

Richie Saunders drops 30 in BYU's win over Arizona State Richie Saunders goes for 30 with six 3-pointers as BYU opens Big 12 play with a win over Arizona State.

Young’s BYU squad opened the conference portion of its schedule Tuesday against Arizona State, earning a convincing 76-56 win over the Sun Devils in Provo. Richie Saunders played one of the best games of his career.

BYU got off to a quick start and never trailed in a dominating 76-56 win over Arizona State Saturday afternoon in Provo. BYU was carried by a career night from Richie Saunders. The junior had a career high 30 points on 6-11 shooting from three to go along with 6 rebounds and 0 turnovers.