Dalton scores 36, Wyoming beats San Diego St. in MW opener
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- Hayden Dalton scored 19 of his career-high 36 points in the second half to help Wyoming beat San Diego State 82-69 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams.
Dalton made a career-best 11 free throws, grabbed 15 rebounds and had five assists. Cody Kelley hit four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points, both career highs, for Wyoming (10-4).
The game featured eight lead changes and three ties before Wyoming used a 10-0 run to take the lead, 56-50, for good with nearly 14 minutes to play. Jalen McDaniels hit a jumper to pull San Diego State within four points about a minute later, but Dalton scored 12 points during a 21-6 spurt that made it 80-61 with four minutes left.
Malik Pope had 21 points and nine rebounds for San Diego State (8-4). Devin Watson added 13 points and Matt Mitchell 11.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Chris Rastatter
- Kipp Kissinger
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 |