The Gonzaga Bulldogs will face their first real test in conference play this Thursday in the form of BYU. The Cougars come in off two straight wins to open WCC play. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

Meet the opponent

Brigham Young University Cougars, 14-3, KenPom #25

BYU has won each of its first two conference games, downing Pacific and Saint Mary’s at home. The matchup with the Gaels was a defensive battle, as the Cougars scored just 52 points but held SMC to 43 on 29 percent shooting with 19 turnovers.

The Cougs are led by senior guard and All-American candidate Alex Barcello, who is averaging a team high 16.