Yoeli Childs recorded a double-double with a career high 19 points and 12 rebounds as BYU wrapped up non-conference play with a 81-71 victory over Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday night at the Marriott Center. Nick Emery had a great shooting night, scoring 23 points on 5/7 shooting from beyond the arc. T.J. Haws added 14 points on 4/8 shooting, and Eric Mika scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds despite being in foul trouble throughout the contest.
The Cougars jumped out to a 14-2 lead in the first five minutes of the game, and they expanded the lead as the half went on.