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3 keys to BYU basketball's 79-65 loss vs. No. 6 Gonzaga

Scott G Winterton,

Brigham Young Cougars forward Yoeli Childs (23) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) battle for position as BYU and Gonzaga play in an NCAA basketball game in the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.

PROVO — BYU was able to hang with No. 6 Gonzaga for a half, but the Zags had their way with the Cougars in the second half. Gonzaga beat BYU 79-65 and clinched the regular season WCC title at the Marriott Center on Saturday.

Turning point: The Cougars were behind by just two before Perkins hit a three-pointer with five seconds left in the half.