BYU’s defense clamps down on Hawaii in second half, but can’t halt big plays when it counts

Honolulu • After a sloppy first half that was also riddled with missed opportunities, the BYU defense seemed to flip the switch in the second half of the Hawaii Bowl. The defensive performance allowed the Cougars to catch up, and even take their first lead of the game early in the fourth quarter.But BYU’s defenders couldn’t seal the deal on Christmas Eve.After shutting out the Rainbow Warriors the entire second half, Hawaii was able to wear down the BYU defense, eventually scori