61 Exhibition Win Over Nebraska
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU defeated Nebraska 72-61, overcoming a previous close loss, with a strong second half scoring 44 points to Nebraska’s 29.
- Several players made notable debuts, including Nate Pickens, Jaxon Kohler, Collin Chandler, and Jake Wahlin, each contributing significantly to the team's performance.
- BYU showed strong rebounding ability, outrebounding Nebraska 39-35, with key contributions from Kohler, Branch, and Mboup, indicating potential strength in this area.
- Collin Chandler led all scorers with 19 points, demonstrating expanded offensive capabilities beyond his previous "three and D" role, signaling potential for major improvement.
- The team displayed promising defense, forcing 18 turnovers and converting them into 21 points, with effective fullcourt pressure and trapping strategies, while Kohler’s versatile play could raise the team’s ceiling.
