Traore, George spark BYU to 54-39 victory over South Florida
- Dec. 22, 2021 11:56 PM EST
BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) dunks against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) dunks against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) attempts a layup over Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
South Florida head coach Brian Gregory reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) is defended by South Florida forward Jalyn McCreary (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
South Florida forward Bayron Matos (14) tries to shoot over BYU forward Atiki Ally Atiki (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
South Florida guard Caleb Murphy (23) is defended by BYU guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
South Florida guard Caleb Murphy (23) attempts a 3-pointer while defended by BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
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HONOLULU (AP) — Fousseyni Traore had 11 points and nine rebounds, Gideon George off the bench to score 11 and BYU breezed to a 54-39 win over South Florida in the Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday night.

Alex Barcello added 10 points for the Cougars (10-2), while sophomore Caleb Lohner grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds.

South Florida's 39 points on 25.8% shooting represented the worst marks by a BYU opponent this season. BYU scored 23 points in the second half, a season low for the team.

Javon Greene had nine points to lead the Bulls (4-6). Caleb Murphy, who led USF in scoring heading into the contest with 13.0 points per game, scored five points on 1-of-9 shooting.

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