| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USU | 34 | 42 | 76 |
| AFA | 27 | 35 | 62 |
Merrill scores 20 to lift Utah St. past Air Force 76-62
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Sam Merrill had 20 points as Utah State beat Air Force 76-62 on Saturday.
Neemias Queta had 17 points for Utah State (20-6, 10-3 Mountain West Conference). Diogo Brito added 11 points and 11 rebounds. Abel Porter had 10 points for the visitors.
Lavelle Scottie had 25 points for the Falcons (10-15, 5-8). Ryan Swan added 13 points and nine rebounds. Chris Joyce had seven rebounds.
The Aggies improve to 2-0 against the Falcons on the season. Utah State defeated Air Force 79-62 on Jan. 5. Utah State faces New Mexico at home on Wednesday. Air Force plays Fresno State on the road on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Winston Stith
- Ryan Holmes
- Casey McClellan
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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