Sophomore Dalton Nixon’s return should boost BYU’s bench as tough road stretch begins

Los Angeles • BYU sophomore Dalton Nixon figured he would ease back into action when he played significant minutes last week against Saint Mary’s for the first time since returning from a foot injury. Then the 6-foot-7 forward found himself guarding the No. 13-ranked Gaels’ terrific big man, 6-11 behemoth Jock Landale. “That wasn’t easy,” Nixon laughed. “Baptism by fire. There were some consecutive possessions where I matched up on him. He’s a great