No. 25 BYU survives Air Force scare 80-69

Twice in six days, Air Force came within a few big shots of knocking off the Mountain West Conference co-champions.

Although BYU survived both times, the Cougars are grateful their road to the NCAA tournament includes no more dates with the Falcons.

Jimmer Fredette scored 21 points, Jonathan Tavernari had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 25 BYU overcame a second-half deficit in an 80-69 victory over Air Force on Thursday in the Mountain West tournament quarterfinals.

Lee Cummard scored 10 of his 16 points in the second half, adding eight rebounds and seven assists as the top-seeded Cougars (25-6) weathered an entire afternoon of trouble with the …