BYU Struggles, Allows UCLA’s Juzang To Score 19 Points In First Half

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The BYU men’s basketball team struggled to begin their first NCAA Tournament appearance in six seasons and let UCLA’s Johnny Juzang to score 19 points in the first half.

The No. 6 seed Cougars and No. 11 Bruins played in the Round of 64 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, March 20.

BYU’s troubles started from the jump ball as it took the Cougars nearly four minutes to score a basket.

During the first 20 minutes of action, Juzang helped the Bruins to a 13-point lead.

Johnny Juzang is FEELING IT 😤⁰⁰@UCLAMBB | #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/ShsqUHGLz1

— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 21, 2021

BYU never led in the half.

At the halftime break, UCLA owned a 38-27 advantage.

Halftime: @UCLAMBB 38, @BYUbasketball 27

UCLA is (+9) in points off turnovers at the half.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUHoops

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 21, 2021

Juzang led the Bruins with 19 points on 8-11 shooting, including 3-4 from beyond the arc.

Johnny Juzang majors in BUCKETS

All 19 of his first half points for @UCLAMBB ⬇ pic.twitter.com/JFGuRjvDlv

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 21, 2021

The Cougars allowed the Bruins to shoot 48.4 percent overall and 60.0 percent from downtown.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. TOOK FLIGHT ✈️⁰⁰@UCLAMBB | #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/kghzLZ86iM

— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 21, 2021

BYU finished the half shooting 42.3 percent from the field and only 2-10 from three.

The Cougars were led by Alex Barcello’s nine points.

BYU’s game against UCLA is broadcast on CBS and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.

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