PROVO, Utah (AP) -Jimmer Fredette scored a game-high 25 points to lead BYU past Bradley 70-60 Friday night in the first game of the season for both teams.

Fredette made 12 of 14 free throws and added five rebounds and four assists for the Cougars (1-0). He drove the lane for a layup and converted four free throws to lead an 8-0 spurt that gave BYU a 56-46 lead with eight minutes to go. Bradley never drew closer than seven points.

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Chris Roberts scored 16 and Sam Maniscalco added 15 to lead Bradley. Braves guard Andre Warren scored 13 and grabbed a team-high six rebounds after missing last season with a stress fracture in his foot.

Bradley (0-1) played without forward Taylor Brown, who was suspended by coach Jim Les for a violation of team rules. A school spokesman declined to reveal the length of the suspension.

Jonathan Tavernari scored 13 points and Michael Loyd Jr. added 10 for BYU.