BYU, Brandon Avert ‘Bell Answer’ against Texas Sadar, avoids recession after big win over SDSU

In the last 10 days, BYU has beaten its arch-rival Utah; Its players finished the finals; The Cookers built a major road in the 18th state of San Diego.

The media across the country noticed BYU winning the Aztecs on Friday The Associated Press received nine votes in the poll Released Monday morning.

For a team that has proven it can respond to adversity – just like the USC lost 26 points earlier this month – BYU is proving that it can respond to success.

In other words, BYU did not experience a recession against the Texas South team at the Marriott Center on Monday night, which was better than most people thought, even without a one-day preparation on Sunday.

It was a family home evening in Provo, and although the Cougars were sometimes in a moral mood – recovered by small, road-weary Tigers – in the end, BYU won a solid 87-71.

“This is a very dangerous team,” coach Mark Pope said of the Texas South. “They are a team of high, Division I transfers. We were very concerned about this game. We felt it was a test of our team’s maturity, they responded at.”

Pope knows that one of the enemies of progress is listening to outside noise from fans and other spectators.

“The pundits and others are saying, ‘This game is not going to be as difficult as Friday’ ‘. If we can stop all of those voices, we will respect this game and we will win,” said Pope. ” … I can not be proud of our teammates in terms of attitude to this game. ”

A cooker who handled success well? Senior guard Brandon Avert scored 30 points, including six 3-points with five restarts against Texas Southern.

The hero of the SDSU victory, Everett, returned Monday after burying a game-changing 3-pointer with 52 seconds left.

Richardson’s 5-foot-11 product from Texas scored its 17 points in the final eight minutes, when BYU needed it the most.

Midway in the second half, Texas Southern took a 13-0 lead and went nine points 61-52. Averett has 8:03 left for another 3-pointer at the right time.

“I’m not surprised Brandon was on a track where Alex Barcello was last year,” Pope said. “Our things are a little complicated and there is a learning curve. You see Brandon’s confidence, not only in his game, but also in his understanding of the way we play. I’m proud of him. He’s great for us.”

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  BYU center Matt Harmes (3) puts a shot on Texas South forward Jordan Carl Nichols (5) during the Cookers’ 87-71 victory at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday 21 December 2020.
  
  

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  BYU center Richard Harvard (42) throws the ball during the Cookers’ 87-71 victory over Texas Southern at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday, December 21, 2020.
  
  

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  BYU forward Gideon George (5) puts in a shot as Texas Southern forward Jordan Carl Nichols (5) appears during the Cooks’ 87-71 victory at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday 21 December 2020.
  
  

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  BYU guard Brandon Avert (4) presented a shot from the 3-point range during the Cookers’ 87-71 victory over Texas Southern at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday, December 21, 2020.
  
  

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  BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) was knocked out during the Cookers’ 87-71 victory over Texas Southern at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday, December 21, 2020.
  
  

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  BYU guard Brandon Avert (4) lifts the ball during the Cookers’ 87-71 victory over Texas Southern at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday, December 21, 2020.
  
  

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  BYU center Matt Harmes (3) sank the ball as the Cougars surrounded all three of the southern defenders during the 87-71 victory at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday 21 December 2020.
  
  

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  BYU’s bench defenders celebrate the Cookers’ 87-71 victory over Texas Southern at the Marriott Center in Provo on Monday, December 21, 2020.
  
  

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Richard Harvard, who played with Everett at Utah Valley University, now appreciates Everett delivering the cookers.

“Brandon Avert is one of the most clutch players I’ve ever met. He’s a complete bowler. I heard people were skeptical when he came here to BYU,” said Harvard, who scored 13 points and pulled five restarts. I knew this guy was a legend when he came here. It gives me so much satisfaction and I am so excited to have him step into that role and be that trusty guy. ”

Averett feels more confident and comfortable in his role and is not afraid to take open shots when they present themselves as they did on Monday.

“I try to keep it simple and find my way into the computer,” he said. “Have fun there. That’s the biggest thing that helped me.”

BYU big man Matt Holmes had 16 points and four rebounds, while Barcello recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists.

The Cougars advanced 8-2 this season, while Texas South fell 2-5.

For BYU, Monday’s win was a big deal.

“We’re emphasizing this game more than the state of San Diego. Those big-time, top-25 games, we’ve all going to show up for those games,” Averett said. The coach reminds us that this will be the toughest game of the year. We took that mindset, went out there and handled our business. ”

Texas Southern Guard Michael Weathers led by 23 points. Yakuza Razas added 15 points and 12 rebounds.

BYU hosts Weber State on Wednesday at the Wind Arena.