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Davis scores 18, No. 9 BYU uses second-half surge to beat Miami 72-62
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BYU guard Kennard Davis Jr. reacts after a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Kissimmee, Fla. - photo by AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Kennard Davis Jr., scored 18 points and AJ Dybantsa led a second-half surge that lifted No. 9 BYU to a 72-62 win over Miami in the ESPN Events Invitational on Thursday. The Cougars trailed by four at halftime but Dybantsa opened the second half with a jumper and had 12 points by the time 10-0 and 7-0 runs gave BYU a 59-45 lead with 6:52 to play.