Traore, George spark BYU to 54-39 victory over South Florida

Traore, George spark BYU to 54-39 victory over South Florida

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.

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

Javon Greene had nine points to lead the Bulls (4-6).

The Cougars will play Vanderbilt in the second round of the Diamond Head Classic at 8:00 pm Thursday night.