BYU basketball: Solid shooting gives BYU, 80-65, win over Eastern Washington

Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo

Four Cougars scored in double figures, including a career-high 14 from Shalae Salmon, as BYU beat Eastern Washington, 80-65, on Saturday in the Marriott Center.

"It's good to win," BYU head coach Jeff Judkins said. "I was really proud with our effort in the first half, especially on the defensive end. I thought we were really active and that made it difficult for them."

The Cougars (2-1) went a perfect 13-of-13 from the free-throw line and 11-of-24 from beyond the arc, setting season highs in both. They scored 19 fast-break points compared to just six for the Eagles (1-2).

Brenna Chase led the team with 18 points, to go along with 10 assists and five steals for her first…