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Alex Barcello scores 23 to lead BYU basketball past Weber State

The Cougars made a season-high 16 3-pointers in win over Wildcats

(Trent Nelson  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) and Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) walk off the court after a win last month. On Saturday, Barcello led the Cougars to victory over Weber State.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) and Brigham Young Cougars guard Alex Barcello (13) walk off the court after a win last month. On Saturday, Barcello led the Cougars to victory over Weber State.

Ogden • Alex Barcello had 23 points as BYU beat Weber State 89-71 on Saturday night.

Barcello knocked down 5 of 6 shots from beyond the 3-point line for the Cougars (9-2). Seneca Knight had 14 points. Spencer Johnson added 13 points, while Trevin Knell scored 11.

BYU sank a season-high 16 3-pointers.

Dillon Jones scored a career-high 20 points and had 11 rebounds for the Wildcats (9-3). Koby McEwen added 15 points.


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