for playing outstanding in the first half," Drew said. "They got multiple good shot attempts and that was because of their heart and their toughness.

"A lot of times people talk about BYU's great transition game and great scoring, but they're a tough team. It's a good group of guys then the crowd got them going."

But Drew was proud of the way his team showed resilience the final four minutes after the Cougars came charging back.

"We got stops and rebounds," Drew said.

Baylor regained the lead 65-64 after six straight points by Jones, then surged ahead 79-70.

But BYU fought back behind the play of freshman guard Matt Carlino.

Carlino was making his BYU debut after sitting out last year after transferring from UCLA.

While he didn't put up numbers like last year'snational player of the year Jimmer Fredette, the shoes he ultimately is expected to fill, he definitely turned heads.

"The scouting report we got didn't do him justice," Drew said. "We knew he was a good shooter, but we didn't know he could make tough shots like that. If he continues to do that all year long, it gives BYU another weapon."

Carlino made 7 of 14 shots, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range, to finish with 18 off the bench.

But Carlino also committed four turnovers, including one as BYU had pulled within 84-83 on a jumper by Charles Abouo.

"Carlino played well but he just needs some experience," BYU coach Dave Rose said.

BYU won the battle on the boards, 44-31 and outscored Baylor 41-24 in the paint.

Jones was too