Logan -- Utah State saw too much of Tyler Haws and not enough of David Collette.
The scenario proved impossible.
Haws, BYU's senior guard, scored 26 of his 35 points in the second half to lead the Cougars to a 91-81 victory over the Aggies at the Spectrum.
While Haws was turning the game in BYU's favor, Collette mostly watched from the bench. He was in constant foul trouble and, after he picked up his fourth with 12 minutes left, the Cougars took charge.
At the time, Utah State owned a 48-46 lead. But Haws scored nine points in the second four minutes and BYU built a 61-51 lead.
The Aggies never got closer than seven down the stretch.
"We just hit a spell ... when we didn't play well," said Utah State coach Stew Morrill. "We turned it over, we didn't defend, we didn't rebound. I mean, there's about a six- or seven-minute stretch that was the difference in the game. That was unfortunate."
Collette, a redshirt freshman center, finished with 12 points and five rebounds for the Aggies. He played only 16 minutes, however, and Utah State could not match BYU around the rim without him.
"David has to stay in games," Morrill said. "We have so much inexperience and his talent level -- I mean he gets 12 and five and he's out there 16 minutes. That's crazy. ...
"We need 30 minutes out of David Collette. He's got to figure out how to stay on the court because right now that's a problem."
Utah State owned a 32-31 halftime lead and used quick back-to-back baskets by Collette to push its advantage to five.
That's when Haws took over.
"The coaches talked about being more aggressive and that's what we tried to do," Haws said. "In the second half, we moved the ball and got some turnovers that led to baskets. We just found a rhythm and, once we get going, it's fun."
Not for Utah State.
The Aggies committed 15 turnovers and got pounded on the glass. They were out-rebounded, 46-33.
"We played about 30 minutes that were good," said USU's Jalen Moore. "We were right there. But for six or seven minutes, we couldn't rebound and we weren't playing very good defense. We couldn't get anything to fall. ... We're getting better game-by-game, but we have to get more consistent."
Chris Smith lead Utah State with 25 points. Darius Perkins added 21.
For BYU, Kyle Collinsworth scored 20 points and Anson Winder added 17 off the bench. By comparison, Utah State's non-starters scored four points.
"It's a tough loss," said Moore. "We always want to beat BYU. Our football team did it. We were trying to get the sweep in the major sports. But BYU came in here and did a good job. Tyler Haws and their other guys made some tough shots. ... They're just good players."
Asked rallying in such a hostile environment, Haws said, "It means a lot. It shows this team's character -- just the fight we have in us. We got down in the second half but just kept battling. Hopefully we can learn from this and keep building."
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) looks to drove on Utah State Aggies guard JoJo McGlaston (24) during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Chase Fischer (1) passes to Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth (5) during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth (5) runs into a Utah State Aggies guard Jalen Moore (14) as he sets a pick during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth (5) shares into the lane during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Anson Winder (20) scoops up a loose ball during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State fans let the Cougars have it during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies forward David Collette (13) shoots over the BYU defense during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard Jalen Moore (14) crashes into Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth (5) during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) lets the ball fly as he shoots over Utah State Aggies guard Chris Smith (34) during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth (5) shoots over Utah State Aggies guard Darius Perkins (2) during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth (5) drives on Utah State Aggies guard Henry Bolton (20) during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Josh Sharp (12) tells the ref that the ball went of a Utah State player during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard JoJo McGlaston (24) slides on his belly across the court as he keeps his eye on the action during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard JoJo McGlaston (24) heads up court after nailing a three-pointer during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State fans cheer together during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Nate Austin (33) passes around a leaping Utah State Aggies guard Jalen Moore (14) during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State head coach Stew Morrill looks to his bench for a substitute during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard Julion Pearre (5 twists past Brigham Young Cougars guard Skyler Halford (23) on his way to the basket during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) heads up court during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune The Utah State student section gets crazy as Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) shoots free throws during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) screams his excitement after draining another three-pointer during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard Jalen Moore (14) hops down the court after nailing a three-pointer during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) fires a three pointer over Utah State Aggies guard JoJo McGlaston (24) during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Anson Winder (20) pumps his fist and smiles after a made a three pointer during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune A dejected Utah State Aggies guard JoJo McGlaston (24) rests his head on his arms after fouling out of the game in the second half action as BYU pulls away in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune The Cougars and the Agies battle for a rebound during second half action in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard Chris Smith (34) gets stripped of the ball as he tries to get to the basket during second half action against BYU in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard Viko Noma'aea (1) gets past a leaping Brigham Young Cougars guard Skyler Halford (23) during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Nate Austin (33) leaps above Utah State Aggies guard Darius Perkins (2) as Perkins tries to get a shot off during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies forward David Collette (13) spins to the the basket during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies guard JoJo McGlaston (24) elevates to the basket as he tries to bring the Aggies back into the game during second half action against BYU in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies forward David Collette (13) looks at the scoreboard as BYU pulls away from the Aggies during second half action in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State head coach Stew Morrill growls at the refs after a call went against his team during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Young Aggie fans show their support as they try and disrupt Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) as he shoots free throws during first half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State head coach Stew Morrill looks to his bench for a substitute during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State head coach Stew Morrill growls at the refs after a call went against his team during second half action in the BYU versus USU men's basketball game in Logan, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
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