Flowers scores 27 to lead WSU past BYU 77-58, to NIT semis

Mar 23, 2022, 8:43 PM

BYU forward Atiki Ally Atiki (4) blocks a shot attempt by Washington State guard Michael Flowers (12) during an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the NIT, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (Scott G Winterton/Deseret News via AP)

Washington State center Dishon Jackson (21) goes up for a shot with BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) defending during an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the NIT, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (Scott G Winterton/Deseret News via AP)

The Associated Press

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Michael Flowers had 27 points as WSU beat BYU 77-58 in the quarterfinals of the NIT on Wednesday night.

WSU 77, BYU 58: Box score

Dishon Jackson had 14 points for Washington State (22-14). Tyrell Roberts added 11 points.

Next stop ➡️ @TheGarden @WSUCougarMBB routs BYU 77-58 in Provo to advance to the NIT semifinals in NYC. #GoCougs | #BackThePac pic.twitter.com/IzUuP1Sr42

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) March 24, 2022

Fousseyni Traore had 16 points and eight rebounds for BYU (24-11). Alex Barcello added 12 points and Caleb Lohner had 11 rebounds and five assists.

WSU advances to the NIT semifinals at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York, where the Cougars will meet Texas A&M.

Xavier and St. Bonaventure are in the other NIT semifinal matchup, with the winners advancing to the title game on Thursday, March 31, also at MSG.

Last time: Flowers scores 22, Cougs beat SMU 75-63 in NIT

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