Much like BYU’s previous games this year, Alex Barcello made it look easy Saturday night at the Marriott Center against Central Methodist.
The sharp-shooting guard showed little sign of letting up, starting the game 4-for-4 from the 3-point line and scoring 16 points in 17 first-half minutes.
But unlike the Cougars’ first two games in Provo, they didn’t ever need a clutch basket from Barcello.
BYU outmatched Central Methodist, wholly expected for an NCAA squad facing a team that competes in the NAIA.
It didn’t take long for BYU to begin dismantling Central Methodist en route to an 97-61 win over the Eagles.
BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) dribbles past Central Methodist’s Jonathan Brown during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Gavin Baxter (51) celebrates after a dunk against Central Methodist during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Gavin Baxter (51) scores past Central Methodist guard Tim Cameron during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
Central Methodist forward Thomas Sowoolu, left, passes the ball as BYU forward Seneca Knight watches during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU guard Trey Stewart (1) goes for a shot as Central Methodist guard Jonathan Brown (20) reaches to intercept during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
Central Methodist’s Jonathan Brown, center, tries to reach for the ball as BYU guard Trevin Knell, left, and forward Seneca Knight try to intercept during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
Central Methodist’s Jonathan Brown, center, tries to reach for the ball as BYU guard Trevin Knell, left, and forward Seneca Knight try to intercept during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU fans cheer during an NCAA game against Central Methodist at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
Central Methodist’s Isaiah May, right, goes past BYU forward Gavin Baxter during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU players huddle ahead of an NCAA game against Central Methodist at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Gideon George is welcomed by his teammates ahead of an NCAA game against Central Methodist at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
Central Methodist guard Trent Lyles, right, intercepts the ball against BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU guard Alex Barcello dribbles past Central Methodist defenders during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Caleb Lohner, right, blocks the shot of Central Methodist guard Jonathan Brown during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Atiki Ally Atiki, left, BYU guard Trey Stewart (1), Central Methodist forward Charlie Bronakowski (12) and Jonathan Brown (20) attempt to win the possession during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU guard Te’Jon Lucas (3) attempts to score past Central Methodist Charlie Bronakowski during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Seneca Knight (24) looks to pass the ball against Central Methodist during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Gideon George (5) sprints past Central Methodist guard Tim Cameron, right, and Isaiah May during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU guard Te’Jon Lucas (3) looks to pass the ball against Central Methodist during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Caleb Lohner (33) attempts to score as Central Methodist forward Charlie Bronakowski, center, and guard Tim Cameron attempts to intercept during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Gavin Baxter (51) goes for a dunk against Central Methodist during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Gavin Baxter (51) and Central Methodist’s Thomas Sowoolu fights for the ball during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU forward Gideon George (5) celebrates after scoring during an NCAA game against Central Methodist at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU’s forward Caleb Lohner (33) and Central Methodist’s Thomas Sowoolu fights for the ball during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU cheerleaders perform during an NCAA game against Central Methodist at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
BYU guard Alex Barcello (13) looks to pass the ball as Central Methodist’s Jonathan Brown tries to defend during an NCAA game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News
After starting the season playing, and beating, three straight schools from last season’s NCAA tournament, the Cougars coasted to victory over their previously undefeated visitors.
“(Central Methodist) is a good team and they’ve crushed their opponent on the glass,” BYU head coach Mark Pope said.
“Clearly San Diego State crushes guys on the glass and Oregon lives on the offensive glass and Cleveland State makes a living (rebounding), so for us to come out of that 4-0, I’m really proud of that.”
After starting the season with two pedestrian shooting nights, the Cougars have come into their own.
BYU finished the game shooting 56.7% from the field and 45.8% from deep.
“We’re going to be a good shooting team,” Pope said. “We’ll be really solid. I think we’ll be able to count on it.”
BYU’s hot shooting started earlier this week when the Cougars took down Oregon in the Phil Knight Invitational Tuesday while shooting nearly 60% from the field.
BYU’s stellar play in its domination of the Ducks continued into Saturday night, although Pope feels good shooting won’t be his team’s identity.
“We’re not building our house on making shots. That’s not how we’re building this house,” he said. “We’re building this house on guarding and rebounding and then we’re building our house on earning our teammates great shots.”
The Cougars found each other for good shots, picking up 24 assists — another season high. For the first time this year, Barcello did not lead BYU in scoring. The Cougars’ starting point guard only played four minutes in the second half to finish the night with 21 minutes on the floor.
Caleb Lohner ended the evening as BYU’s leading scorer, tying his career high of 19 points from a season ago at Pacific.
“I got a lot of stuff in the paint,” Lohner said when asked about his big night. “Honestly, I was in the right spot at the right time a lot. I got some great passes. I give all credit to my teammates.”
The Cougars had 12 players put points on the board, with six scoring in double figures. Gavin Baxter added to the Cougars tally with 13 points, Gideon George 11, while Trevin Knell and Spencer Johnson scored 10 apiece to help give BYU its comfortable win.
Pope as well as his players were impressed with the Marriott Center’s atmosphere following the game.
“You have the ROC all the way to the rafters. It’s an NAIA game!” Pope said. “Where is that happening in the country? I’m just not sure.”
Baxter, a senior forward from Provo, also showed his gratitude for the fan base.
“For the ROC to show out like they did tonight, it’s just nuts,” Baxter said. “The ROC is borderline delusional, in a good way, with just how hyped they are, and it means the world to us.
“We wouldn’t be where we are without them, so we need the Marriott Center and the energy that comes from playing at home. It’s a special place and we’ve got to protect this floor.”
The Cougars will get another chance to protect their floor when they continue their home-heavy start to the season by welcoming Texas Southern on Wednesday night.
Texas Southern will enter the matchup in Provo having played every game this season away from home. It will be the Tigers’ sixth game in a grueling stretch of 13 consecutive road contests to start to the year.
The meeting will also mark BYU’s fourth opponent that went dancing a season ago.
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