PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - BYU basketball fans have waited a long time to see perhaps the most talented team in school history.

Saturday, in the Cougars' home opener, the fans were not disappointed.

Richie Saunders scored 20 points, freshman and top recruit AJ Dybantsa had 17 points and eight rebounds, and No. 8 BYU never trailed in a 98-53 win over Holy Cross on Saturday night.

Five BYU players scored in double figures, including Robert Wright III with 15 points as the Cougars (2-0) shot 62% from the field and committed only six turnovers.

Tyler Boston led Holy Cross (0-2) with 12 points and Aidan Richard added 11.

BYU overwhelmed the Crusaders on both ends of the court. The Cougars outscored Holy Cross 62-28 in the paint and had a 21-8 edge in fast-break points. They also scored 24

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