Remember When... Jimmer Fredette Scored 49 Points at Arizona?

On Dec. 28, 2009, Jimmer Fredette made Cougar history in BYU’s 99-69 win at Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl Classic.

To recap, Fredette hit 16-of-23 from the field, 9-of-13 from downtown and 8-of-9 from the free throw line for a BYU single-game record 49 points. The nine threes were also a BYU single game record. He had 24 first half points and poured in 25 in the second half.

Fredette earned Fiesta Bowl Classic MVP honors for his performance, which also included nine assists, seven rebounds and two steals.

BYU Records Set

-Most points scored by an individual in a single game (49, previous record of 47 set by Bob Skousen in 1961)

-Most made threes in a single game by an individual (9, previous record of 8 set by Mike Rose in 2003 and 2007)

Other Records

-Most points scored by an individual in a Fiesta Bowl Classic game

-Most points scored by an individual in the McKale Center

-MWC record for most points scored by a junior in a single game

-Ties MWC record for most points by an individual in a single game

-Ties MWC record for most threes by an individual in a single game

National Rankings

-Second most points scored by an individual in a Division I game this season

-Tied for seventh most threes made in a game this season

For More on Fredette’s Big Night...

-BYU at Arizona Game Story on BYUCougars.com

-Recapping Fredette's Big Night at Arizona

-Fredette's career night propelled BYU - Deseret News

-Fredette scores school-record 49, hits nine 3s as BYU rolls - Daily Herald

-Wildcats coach heaps praise on Fredette, Cougars - Daily Herald

Remember When... Series

Every weekday from Oct. 15 to Nov. 11, BYUCougars.com will remember some of the great moments, players and events in BYU basketball history. A new installment to the series will be posted every weekday until the 2010-11 men’s basketball season opener against Fresno State on Nov. 12.