Nick Welch, shown in play earlier this season, scored 13 points against Brigham Young. (File Photo)

Jan. 27, 2007

PROVO, Utah (AP) - Keena Young scored 17 points, including a three-point play with 19 seconds left, and Brigham Young beat No. 16 Air Force 61-52 Saturday to extend the Cougars' home winning streak to 27.

Trent Plaisted scored 22 points and pulled down seven rebounds for the Cougars (15-2, 5-2 Mountain West), who outrebounded the Falcons 42-20. BYU hasn't lost in the Marriott Center since the season opener in 2005.

Austin Ainge made the only 3-pointer of the second half for the Cougars, hitting from the corner after Air Force (19-3, 6-2) had cut a 14-point lead down to one with about four minutes left.

Matt McCraw scored 14, and Dan Nwaelele and Nick Welch had 13 points apiece for the Falcons.