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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)
            
              BYU guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) and forward Fousseyni Traore (45) defend against Washington State guard TJ Bamba (5) 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)

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.

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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