Silas Walker, Deseret News
Brigham Young Cougars forward Gavin Baxter (25) shoots the ball against the Loyola Marymount Lions during the first half of the game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
PROVO — Gavin Baxter has been trending upward in recent weeks, both in minutes played and subsequent production. On Saturday, in his first career start at the collegiate level, the true freshman continued his trend, and just about hit the roof, leading the BYU men's basketball team to an impressive 67-49 win over visiting Loyola Marymount.
The Timpview product led all scorers with 25 points scored, providing several of those points by means of thunderous dunks off high lob passes inside and even by hitting both of his 3-point attempts.