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BYU's Tyler Haws (3) shoots against Gonzaga's Gary Bell Jr. (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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Southern Utah head coach Roger Reid instructs his team during the first half of a game against UNLV on Dec. 18, 2010.

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BYU senior outside hitter Alexa Gray digs the ball in the second set against Nebraska on Dec. 11, 2015 in a third-round match of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament in Lexington, Ky. 

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Mark A. Philbrick will be honored for his work in visual arts at the 2017 Star Awards.

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National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jack Morris speaks during an induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

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MARK JOHNSTON/Daily Herald Spanish Fork's Natalie Stewart , left, is followed closely by sister Nachelle Stewart as they finish first and second in the 5A women's 400 meter dash Saturday, May 17, 2008.

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Former BYU offensive lineman and ESPN college football analyst Trevor Matich appears on the live State of the Program TV show during BYU Football Media Day at the school's broadcasting building in Provo on Monday, June 23, 2014. SPENSER HEAPS, Daily Herald

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In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the BYU Athletic Hall of Fame, BYU Athletics will induct seven individuals into its 2025 class at a ceremony to be held Friday, Nov. 14 at the Marriott Center Annex.

Established by the Cougar Club in 1975 as a part of Brigham Young University’s Centennial Commemoration, the Hall of Fame honors great athletes, coaches, administrators and others who have brought honor and distinction to BYU.

The 2025 class includes Alexa Gray (women’s volleyball), Tyler Haws (men’s basketball), Nachelle Stewart Mackie (women’s track), Trevor Matich (football), Jack Morris (baseball), Mark Philbrick (BYU photographer) and Roger Reid (men’s basketball coach). The seven inductees will also be honored during a special presentation at halftime of the BYU-TCU football game on Saturday, Nov. 15. Since the inaugural class in 1975, nearly 250 individuals and 11 teams have been inducted into the BYU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Women’s basketball races past Coastal Carolina

Freshman Sydney Benally dished a game-high 11 assists and senior forward Lara Rohkohl posted a double-double as BYU women’s basketball defeated Coastal Carolina 91-57 on Wednesday night at the Marriott Center.

The Cougars led 36-29 at halftime before putting together a 20-0 run to open the third quarter, shooting 75 percent from the field and outscoring the Chanticleers 22-4 in the frame. After leading by just six entering the third, BYU had pushed its lead to 21 at 58-37 entering the fourth.

“I thought we continually made the right play and shared the ball,” head coach Lee Cummard said. “We knew their style would create some opportunities, and it was great to see us take advantage of that and stay aggressive throughout the game.”

Benally finished with eight points, 11 assists and six steals, marking the first time a BYU player has recorded 10 assists in a game since Shaylee Gonzales in 2022. Rohkohl added 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting and pulled down 10 rebounds for her first double-double as a Cougar.

“It just happened because of our team chemistry,” Rohkohl said. “Sydney deserves a shoutout. She saw everyone who was open. Eleven assists as a freshman is really impressive. It’s so much fun to play with her.”

Sophomore guard Brinley Cannon led all scorers with 16 points, while freshman Olivia Hamlin chipped in 13 points, five steals and three assists. Redshirt junior Arielle Mackey-Williams added 12 points off the bench on 3-of-5 shooting with a pair of triples.

BYU turned defense into offense all night, forcing 27 turnovers and converting them into 36 points. The Cougars also thrived in transition, outscoring the Chanticleers 27-2 in fast-break points. Cummard’s squad also held a 38-20 advantage in the paint.

Shooting 48 percent from the field and assisting on 27-of-30 made shots, BYU’s offensive rhythm never wavered. The Cougars’ 91 points marked the first time a BYU team has scored 90 or more points since Jan. 29, 2022. The Cougars also locked it down on the defensive end, tallying eight blocks and 18 steals.

Women’s volleyball beaten by Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. — No. 21 BYU women’s volleyball dropped a four-set match to Arizona (24-26, 25-21, 22-25, 24-26) at the McKale Center on Wednesday night.

Despite double-doubles from both Suli Davis and Claire Little Chambers, the Cougars (18-6, 6-6 Big 12) came up short in the defeat.

BYU hit just .168 to the Arizona’s .224 in match, also being out blocked, 12 to eight. The Cougars recorded 10 aces to the Wildcats’ five, but had five less kills (58-53), four more attack errors (25-21) and one less dig (76-25).

Davis finished with 20 kills and a career-high 15 digs, while Little Chambers contributed 10 kills and 12 digs. Sophia Callahan had 14 kills on a .481 clip. Alex Bower posted 40 assists and was a dig shy of joining Davis and Little Chambers with a double-double of her own.

Lulu Ululave recorded a match-high 20 digs, while Little Chambers had a team-high five blocks and four aces. Davis added three assists of her own, with Hannah Billeter pitching in two and Grace Fredrick carding the first of her career.

The Cougars will conclude their Arizona road trip with a match at No. 8 Arizona State on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. MST on ESPN+.

Bachmeier named semifinalist for Alexander Freshman of the Year

PHILADELPHIA — BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier was today named a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award presented by the Maxwell Football Club.

Now in its eighth year, the award is presented annually to the outstanding freshman in college football, recognizing his exceptional performance and significant impact on his team throughout the season.

Bachmeier has helped lead BYU to an 8-0 record and a No. 7 ranking in the first release of the 2025 College Football Playoff rankings. The 6-2, 230-pound true freshman from Murrieta, California, has completed 126-of-201 passes (62.7 percent) for 1,693 yards and 11 touchdowns. Bachmeier is averaging 211.6 yards per game passing, with an efficiency rating of 148.5.

In addition, Bachmeier is second on the team in rushing, with 94 carries for 408 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and nine additional touchdowns. Bachmeier has six games this season with both a passing touchdown and rushing score, tied for the most in the FBS. Against Portland State on Aug. 30, he became the first true freshman quarterback ever to start a season opener for BYU.

Wall up for Burlsworth Trophy

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Recognition and honors keep rolling in for BYU safety Tanner Wall, who has been named an official nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy. Now in its 16th year, the Burlsworth Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding football player in American who began his career as a walk-on and has shown outstanding performance on the field.

Wall, a 6-1, 205-pound senior from Arlington, Virginia, was previously named to the prestigious 11-member 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in September. He is currently a finalist for the Wuerffel Trophy and a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. Wall was also a semifinalist for the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy.

The Cougar defensive captain is currently second on the team in tackles (38) and interceptions (2). On Oct. 20, Wall was named Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in BYU’s 24-21 win over rival Utah. He had a season-high 10 tackles, including a career-best seven solo takedowns. Wall intercepted Ute quarterback Devin Dampier at the BYU 36-yard line to end a Utah scoring threat with 9:24 remaining in the game and preserve a 17-14 Cougar lead. BYU then marched 64 yards for what would be the game-winning touchdown.