An NBA talent scout says he was surprised with Plaisted's decision, considering he's likely not a first-round pick and isn't a better prospect than Utah's Luke Nevill, who chose to stay in school.   Full Story

BYU's softball team began its regional play with a 3-0 shutout over No. 13 North Carolina in Chapel Hill on Thursday. A three-run homer by sophomore Angeline Quiocho gave BYU the runs it needed to pull off the upset.   Full Story

Nate Austin, a 6-foot-10 junior at Lone Peak High in Highland has orally committed to play basketball for BYU, a source close to the coaching staff told The Salt Lake Tribune.   Full Story