Silas Walker, Deseret News
Brigham Young Cougars guard TJ Haws (30) drives toward the basket during the first half of their game against the Portland Pilots at the Marriott Center in Provo on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
BYU 79, Portland 56
PROVO — Home sweet home.
How much did BYU enjoy being back in the Marriott Center for a game for the first time in 29 days?
It showed from the outset against a struggling Portland team Thursday night.
The Cougars exploded to a 19-point lead early on, allowed the Pilots to narrow the gap by the end of the half, then cruised to a 79-56 victory before a crowd of 10,733.