Ford scores 24, Saint Mary’s tops BYU 87-84 in OT

Ford scores 24, Saint Mary’s tops BYU 87-84 in OT

Jordan Ford had 24 points and Saint Mary’s made 6 of 8 free throws in the last 65 seconds to hold off BYU 87-84 in overtime.

TJ Haws’ 3-point attempt from the right corner spun out and the Cougars got the rebound but could not get off a final shot.

Haws drove down the lane for a big dunk with 6.6 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 77. Haws scored a season-high 29 points for the Cougars (12-5, 1-1), whose six-game winning streak was broken.

Jake Toolson added 24 points.