OGDEN -- The defensive plan would be preferably to shut down Lee Cummard, and make his teammates win the game.

BYU improved to 7-0 on Wednesday at Weber State because its best player benefited from just the opposite.

Noting that the Wildcats traded off taking things away, the 6-foot-7 senior scored a game-high 30 points in a 92-62 win at Dee Events Center.

It was the third-largest margin of victory for BYU in the series, and Cummard shone by making 12-of-13 shots during the biggest Cougar win in Ogden.

"A lot of stuff was being called for me, run my way," Cummard said. "(WSU) was trying their best to guard it but my teammates were finding me."

He's a simple guy, really. He walked into the makeshift media room not so concerned about talking about himself as he was delighted to spy a soda machine, from which he snagged a cup of cola.

He spoke about finding his rhythm, getting his feet set, taking his kinds of shots -- all things coach Dave Rose stresses for any player. The reigning Mountain West Conference co-player of the year said that his teammates have the same confidence in themselves.

"If I get a good look, that's how confident I am with my shooting," Cummard said. "Especially if I catch it in rhythm, feet set. I think we have a lot of guys on the team that are like that. They don't think they're going to miss."

Cummard went to Weber leading BYU in points per game (19.0) and field-goal percentage (63.4) and found a way to leave town improving both.

He hit his first three shots, showing his versatility with a layup, jumper and a 3-pointer before missing a trey at the 13-minute mark.

That was a rare time when the purple-clad crowd of 5,672 had a reason to be excited, and not just because of the Cummard clank.

WSU fought back from a 15-4 deficit to trail 18-15. There were 26 3-pointers hoisted in the first 20 minutes, both teams taking turns mostly with rebounds and quick runs for more shots.

"Coach (Randy) Rahe did a really good job of switching up defenses on us," Rose said of WSU. "It got us standing a little bit offensively. They shot the ball really well to start the game...we were having a difficult time recognizing zone or man (defense)."

Rahe wasn't nearly as complimentary about his own team, criticizing its toughness, especially in the 36-21 rebounding disparity.

The Cougars found their rhythm late in the first half, when top perimeter defender Jackson Emery found foul trouble.

That move forced Rose's hand to bring in Lamont Morgan Jr. at the point and move Jimmer Fredette over to shooting guard.

The double switched worked completely to BYU's advantage.

Fredette got off to a good shooting start, getting some open looks along the wing, and finished with 18 points on 7-of-10 accuracy.

Morgan had nine points, including perfect on four free throws, but did his best work on WSU's season-leading scorer.

Kellen McCoy, a 5-6 senior, had seven points -- about half his average.

"He gave us good minutes," Rose said of the 5-10 Morgan. "We knew the matchup defensively would be good for him. His quickness caused some problems for McCoy. That was a big lift for us to hold him down a little bit in scoring."

McCoy picked up his second foul 2:51 before halftime. He tried a move at the top of the key, but Morgan picked him clean. Instead of a fast-break basket, McCoy was frustrated to have to foul.

BYU took Morgan's two points at the foul line, 37-34, and never was threatened again. A 9-3 run closed out the half.

Cummard scored 18 of his 30 in the second half, and WSU's Kyle Bullinger couldn't replicate his hot start in which he scored 16 first-half points.

He also finished with that total, seven above his average.

"It looked at one time like (Bullinger) would go for 60," Rose quipped.

Then it seemed like Cummard was capable of posting twice his final number. But that's not really his game to even try, something Rose clearly admires. Cummard was six points shy of his career high, set in the season-opener this year.

The second half, BYU shot 63.3 percent from the field (19 for 30), constantly forcing misses and getting open looks.

Cummard had one hurried shot late, but that one-on-one move led to free throws. Another jumper could've missed but it bounced on the shooter-friendly rim and dropped through.

"Lee doesn't force shots," said fourth-year head coach Rose, who's been at BYU since 1997. "He's as selective with his shot as probably anybody we've had here for a while."

• Rose back: Senior forward Archie Rose has had his foot heal at just the right time. Granted, he saw his first action Wednesday. But it was a good time to be ready because backup power forward Noah Hartsock has missed the past two games with a sprained ankle.

Rose missed his only shot from the field and his one free throw. But head coach Dave Rose was pleased to see the 6-5 player out there.

"He can really help our team rebound, and defensively," Rose said. "And just his physical presence will be good for us."

Rose first came in with 14:24 left in first half, BYU leading 18-13 as he replaced Jonathan Tavernari, who was ineffective at both ends of the floor.

Tavernari finished with 11 points on 4 of 13 shooting, although he did have a team-best seven rebounds -- one more than Rose.

• Staying focused: An issue with BYU could be getting complacent when the game is in hand. BYU went to WSU winning the first six games by an average of 22.5 points.

The closest margin has been 10 points, in the season opener against Long Beach State. BYU has won the last two games by 20 (Idaho State) and 30.

Fredette said it's important to continue working on offensive sets and defensive execution.

"Four minutes left, we're up by a lot of baskets...and coach tells us to play like it's tied," Fredette said. "That's the mindset you have to have. Bury teams when you have the chance, especially when you're on the road. I think we do a good job of that."

Said Rose: "I think at times, that's a time where it's really important that you don't surprise your teammates with shots; that we continue to run what we run. Sometimes when you get a little bit of a lead, the players can think a possession isn't as important. But hopefully we can keep our concentration for 40 minutes."