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BYU makes easy work of Mississippi Valley State

Nov 24, 2010 - 7:26 AM Provo, UT (Sports Network) - Jimmer Fredette scored 16 points and handed out six assists, and 23rd-ranked BYU pummeled Mississippi Valley State, 86-36, as part of the South Padre Island Invitational.

Jackson Emery finished with 15 points, six rebounds and five steals for the Cougars (4-0), who got 13 points and 10 rebounds from Brandon Davies.

"I thought defensively it was about as good a performance as we've have had in a long time," said BYU head coach Dave Rose. "I thought we were consistently challenging shots to make it difficult for them and when they drove I thought our posts were very active."

Jason Holmes had 15 points to pace the overmatched Delta Devils (0-4), who were limited to 10 points on 3-of-25 shooting in the first half.

Both clubs struggled early in the contest, with BYU holding a 10-5 lead just past the 11-minute mark. The Cougars began to find their stride, building a commanding 37-10 advantage at the break.

BYU opened the second half on an 18-2 run, and a Nick Martineau jumper gave the Cougars their biggest lead at 51 late in the game.

Game Notes

Noah Hartsock totaled 12 points and six boards for the Cougars...Mississippi Valley State committed 25 turnovers...No other Delta Devil player scored more than five points...BYU held a 57-40 advantage on the glass...The Delta Devils shot 25 percent (15-of-60) for the game...Tuesday's game marked the first-ever meeting between these two schools on the hardwood.