Dalton with 27, Wyoming rolls to 83-65 win over Utah State
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- Hayden Dalton scored 27 points and grabbed six rebounds and Wyoming rolled to an 83-65 win over Utah State on Wednesday night.
Dalton was 8 of 13 from the field and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line. Justin James added 14 points with six assists and three steals for the Cowboys (16-8, 7-4 Mountain West Conference) who are third place in conference behind Nevada (9-1) and Boise State (10-2).
The Cowboys had a 21-12 surge in the final seven minutes of the first half with the help of two dunks by Dalton and a 3-pointer each from Dalton, James, Cody Kelley and Alexander Aka Gorski to lead 46-33 at the break.
Utah State got as close as 57-44 with 14:29 to play in the second half but the Cowboys took off again after that and rolled to the win.
DeAngelo Isby scored 16 points to lead the Aggies (13-12, 6-6). The loss ends a three-game win streak for Utah State.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Bob Staffen
- D.G. Nelson
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| San Diego State | 1-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Boise State | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| New Mexico | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Colorado State | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Nevada | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Wyoming | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Fresno State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Air Force | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
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