BYU to host No. 1 Gonzaga Thursday in the Marriott Center

BYU Game Notes

Gonzaga Game Notes

BYU basketball will host the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in program history when Gonzaga comes to the Marriott Center Thursday at 9 p.m. MST. Thursday's game will be televised live on ESPN2 and broadcast live on the Cougar IMG Sports Network, 102.7 FM/1160 AM and BYU Radio – Sirius XM 143.

BYU Storylines

• BYU plays No. 1/1 Gonzaga on Thursday in the Marriott Center, the first time in program history the Cougars have hosted the No. 1 team in the country. BYU has earned a win over a ranked Gonzaga team in each of the last two seasons. In 2015, the Cougars defeated No. 3/2 Gonzaga in Spokane, Washington, BYU’s first win since 1981 against a top three team. In 2016, the Cougars defeated No. 25/21 Gonzaga on the road.
• Through 10 league games, Eric Mika is a leading candidate for WCC Player of the Year. The sophomore is one of three players nationally averaging 20-plus points and nine-plus rebounds and adds 2.0 blocks per game.
• BYU is 12-1 at home this season and 172-18 (90.5) in the Marriott Center during coach Dave Rose’s 12-year tenure. The Cougars have won their last nine games at home.