Utah State closes on 8-0 run, beats Boise State 70-61
LOGAN, Utah -- Neemias Queta scored 21 points and Utah State closed on a 8-0 run to beat Boise State 70-61 on Saturday night.
Utah State led the entire way after the opening minutes. Boise State pulled to 62-61 with a minute left. Diogo Brito scored four of his 11 points to help the Aggies pull away.
Sam Merrill added 17 points for Utah State (19-7, 8-5 Mountain West Conference). Justin Bean had seven points and 16 rebounds.
Justinian Jessup scored 20 points for Boise State (16-9, 8-5). Alex Hobbs had 15 points.
Boise State hosts Air Force on Tuesday. Utah State plays at Colorado State on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
3:00 AM, 9 February 2020
Logan, UT
Attendance: 10,033
- Referees:
- Chris Rastatter
- Ryan McDaniel
- Chad Shepherd
2023-24 Mountain West Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Utah State | 14-4 | - | 28-7 |
Nevada | 13-5 | 1 | 26-8 |
Boise State | 13-5 | 1 | 22-11 |
UNLV | 12-6 | 2 | 21-13 |
San Diego State | 11-7 | 3 | 26-11 |
New Mexico | 10-8 | 4 | 26-10 |
Colorado State | 10-8 | 4 | 25-11 |
Wyoming | 8-10 | 6 | 15-17 |
Fresno State | 4-14 | 10 | 12-21 |
Air Force | 2-16 | 12 | 9-22 |
San José State | 2-16 | 12 | 9-23 |