Fredette poured in 43 points and No. 9 BYU earned its 10th straight win Wednesday with a 71-58 victory over fourth-ranked and previously unbeaten San Diego State.
Jimmer Fredette Scores 43, No. 9 BYU Knocks Off Previously-Unbeaten No. 4 San Diego State 71-58
BYU Vs. San Diego State Final Score: Jimmer Scores 43, Cougars Pull Away Late For 71-58 Win
Even Kevin Durant knows it…
The Cougars pulled away late thanks to their supporting cast and, of course, Jimmer, to have the No. 4 San Diego State Aztecs their first loss of the season, 71-58.
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The game itself has been a back-and-forth affair with no team leading by more than four points at any time.
The story is still Jimmer Fredette, though. He’s 8-of-12 from the field, including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. Whoever wasn’t aware of Jimmer before tonight certainly is now.
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Leonard won’t be 100 percent, if he does play. He had to skip warmups before the game due to his flu-like symptoms. But as big as this game is for the San Diego State program, it’s hard to image a player as important as Leonard sitting it out for any reason. Hopefully this doesn’t stir up a Jay Cutler debate, though.
The game will tip off very shortly, with or without Leonard.
Read Article >San Diego State Vs. BYU: Jimmer Fredette’s Cougars Favored At Home
Vegas had the Cougars by 4.5 earlier in the week, though that spread has grown to 5.5 by gameday. Home field advantage, plus the potential Player of the Year, plus … well, who’s ever heard of San Diego State being a big-name school in a game like this? No offense, but people bet based on brand as much as they do on X’s and O’s.
If the Aztecs’ dream season can continue — remember, this is the team that had never been ranked in the AP top 25 until this year — they’ll need to prove they can compete against the best their conference has to offer.
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