[GAME RECAP] BYU 86, Montana St 71 - Cougars Win!

[GAME RECAP] FINAL: BYU 86, Montana St 71

BYU defeated Montana State 86-71 on Friday, Nov 13, 2026, at the Marriott Center in Provo. The Cougars controlled the pace from the opening tip, building a 43-29 halftime lead and maintaining a comfortable double-digit advantage through the final buzzer.

Robert Wright III paced the Cougars with 22 points and 7 assists, orchestrating head coach Kevin Young's NBA-style pace and space system effectively. Jaxon Kohler added stability in the paint with a team-high 6 rebounds. As a team, BYU shot 58 percent from the field and connected on 41 percent of its three-point attempts, overwhelming the Bobcats on the offensive end.

The win moves BYU forward in the non-conference schedule with steady momentum. The Cougars continue their homestand next week

Glad we got the win and shot 58 percent, but missing nearly half our free throws at 54 percent is going to give me an ulcer by January. Robert Wright III looked incredible running the floor, but you just know Kevin Young is going to make them shoot free throws until midnight after that performance.