"Jimmer": One Name Says It All

You know you've arrived on the national scene when you can be referred to by your first name only!  Jimmer has done just that!  The Glens Falls Native went off again last night, scoring 43 as the Cougars of BYU (20-1, 6-0)  handed San Diego State (20-1, 5-1) their first loss of the season in 71-58 contest.  Jimmer's 43 points included a 9 minute scoreless stretch in the 2nd half (what could have been???).  This loss by the Aztecs leaves Ohio State as the only undefeated team in the country.

Jimmer Fredette got knocked down against San Diego State Wednesday night en route to knocking down 43 points. (Associated Press)

With BYU trailing by one at the break, the Cougars went on a 16-8 run with just over 4 minutes remaining in the game to take a 62-50 lead, which Jimmer sealed by hitting 7 of 7 free throws down the stretch.  Jimmer finished 14-23 from the field and 10-11 from the line.

Expect big things out of Jimmer for the remainder of the season and hopefully a prosperous March!  If he continues playing the way he has to start the season, look for Jimmer to become a lottery pick in this year's NBA Draft!

For more about Jimmer's big night, see Mark McGuire's blog in the Times Union or the AP story in the NY Times.