Rocking Royal

Lauren Gustin’s record-setting rebounding leads BYU WBB to 4th-straight win

Nani Falatea scored nine of her 16 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists in the first quarter, and Lauren Gustin added 21 points to go along with a career-high 24 rebounds and two blocked shots for her 15th double-double in 16 games in a 63-49 win Saturday afternoon over San Diego at the Marriott Center in Provo.
Ari Mackey-Williams added 9 points and 2 assists for the Cougars, who overcame 19 turnovers with a 40-23 rebounding edge and holding the Toreros to 38% shooting en route to their fourth-straight win.
BYU jumped out to an 18-7 lead after the first quarter and led by as much as 15 in the second half. 
“I think we’ve gotten in a rhythm with each other, and I’ve gotten in a rhythm with them,” BYU coach Amber Whiting said. “Obviously, it’s going to take time with an ew coach. But they are starting to jell at the right time, and they’re playing their role.
“They’re figuring each other out, and they’re coming together. I couldn’t be more proud of them.” 
Gustin’s 24 boards ties a Marriott Center record, the most in a single game since Tina Gunn-Robinson pulled down as many in 1978.

BYU WBB: Nani Falatea is a walking bucket

Sean is joined by BYU sophomore guard Nani Falatea, 5-foot-9 in the program but 6-foot-4 in your hearts, as she discusses her career-high 24-point game against Saint Mary's, a new shooting confidence with the Cougars, playing 34 minutes per night ... and how she grew up speaking Mandarin Chinese.
Theme music, "Rocking Royal" by Kody Epps, Malik Moore and Carter Wheat available on iTunes and Bandcamp. 
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BYU FW Ellie Walbruch on winning national championship with UCLA, her relationship with Jennifer Rockwood, and BYU in the Big 12

American Fork's Ellie Walbruch, who helped UCLA win a Women's College Cup national championship last year, joins the show to talk about her decision to transfer home and play for BYU women's soccer, her relationship with longtime head coach Jennifer Rockwood, and the Cougars' first season in the Big 12 Conference. 
Theme song, "Rocking Royal" by Kody Epps, Malik Moore and Carter Wheat, c/o Coug Connect on Apple Music.
 

BYU transfer tracker | Terence Fall explains transfer decision

On the latest episode of the KSL.com Cougar Beat podcast, BYU wide receiver Terence Fall explains his decision to transfer from the university. He also talks about his historic touchdown against Utah Tech, becoming the first-ever European-born scorer in BYU history, and what he plans to bring to his next school.
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BYU Basketball Postcast | Dallin Hall lifts Cougars over Missouri State, 66-64

KSL.com's Sean Walker and ESPN 960's Ronald Weaver III talk about turnovers (or lack thereof), Dallin Hall's clutch heroics, and Noah Waterman's career-high five 3-pointers in BYU's 66-64 win over Missouri State, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
The guys then turn their attention to Saturday, when BYU football hosts Utah Tech on a senior day that will honor more than 30 players -- including quarterback Jaren Hall and standout receiver Puka Nacua. Who will stick around and stay on the roster for next year's inaugural season in the Big 12, and who will take a shot at the NFL? We've got a couple of names to keep an eye on.
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BYU freshman Dallin Hall on returning from a mission, his role on team, and a really good ’Korg’ impression

BYU guard Dallin Hall joined the media before the Cougar Cagers' trip to Viejas Arena to face 19th-ranked San Diego State on Friday (8:30 p.m. MT, Mountain West Network). The freshman from Plain City, Utah talked about his role on the team, earning extended minutes in the season opener against Idaho State, returning from a two-year church mission this past spring, and gave a solid impersonation of "Korg" from the MCU, aka Taika Waititi. 
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Boise State Battle with QB Cade Fennegan

BYU backup quarterback and former Boise State signal caller Cade Fennegan joins the program to discuss his time with the Broncos, his fan hood for BYU growing up, and the Cougars' return trip to his old stomping grounds Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 (5 p.m. MT, FS2). Fennegan, who is studying communications and theater media arts, also briefly discusses his love of musical theater and what playing for the alma mater of his dad Garth means to him and his family. 
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Amari Whiting on faith, family and recovering from a torn ACL

Four-star point guard and BYU women's basketball commit Amari Whiting joins the Cougar Beat podcast to discuss her faith, her mom Amber's new job with BYU women's basketball, and her recovery from a devastating ACL injury that curtailed her senior year of high school at Timpview.
"I know that everything happens for a reason," she said. "I don't know mine yet, but I'm pretty sure I'll find out soon."
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Press defense from BYU basketball? Trey Stewart explains scheme changes

BYU men's basketball has 12 newcomers, and with it will come a new 'chaos-and-havoc' oriented defense as the Cougars try to prepare for next year's admission to the Big 12 with scheme changes, press defense, and a fast-shooting offense. 
Sophomore guard Trey Stewart did a fantastic job of breaking down the defensive changes Wednesday during BYU men's basketball media day, so here's our conversation in full from the former American Fork star. 
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Helmet Talk with BYU equipment manager Josh Hewitt

BYU did something different for Saturday's homecoming game against SEC foe Arkansas (1:30 p.m. MDT, ESPN). 
The Cougars will debut a hand-painted royal-blue helmet that features a realistic cougar print on one side and an outline of the Wasatch mountain range that affronts LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on the other side. 
Paired with the all-white uniforms with royal trim, the helmets had BYU fans buzzing on social media. 
“It’s all about recruiting," BYU equipment manager Josh Hewitt told the KSL.com Cougar Beat podcast. "It’s how you can stand out in recruiting to try to get the best players we can. I think what we’ve done the past couple of years, I think we’ve had a good look.
“The players love it, because it’s something new. Our current guys love it; they were all taking pictures of it Monday. I think this weekend will be a big one for recruits, having them here and seeing it in person.” 
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