Colorado State Rams @ Utah State Aggies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CSU | 28 | 33 | 61 |
USU | 31 | 46 | 77 |
Merrill scores 28 to carry Utah St. over Colorado St. 77-61
LOGAN, Utah -- Sam Merrill knocked down five 3-pointers and scored 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting to lead Utah State to a 77-51 win over Colorado State 77-61 on Saturday night, ending the Rams' five-game winning streak.
Justin Bean had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Aggies (16-6, 5-4 Mountain West Conference) and Neemias Queta added 10 points, five assists and three blocks.
Utah State, up 31-28 at halftime, shot 68% (17 for 25) in the second half and finished at 59% for the game.
Adam Thistlewood and Nico Carvacho scored 14 points apiece for the Rams (14-8, 5-4) with Carvacho grabbing nine rebounds.
The Rams shot 37%.
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Game Information
Logan, UT
Referee:Chris Rastatter
Referee:Jim Schipper
Referee:Mike O'Neill
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 14-4 | - | 24-5 |
| New Mexico | 13-5 | 1 | 22-7 |
| San Diego State | 13-5 | 1 | 19-9 |
| Nevada | 11-6 | 2.5 | 19-9 |
| Grand Canyon | 11-7 | 3 | 18-11 |
| Colorado State | 10-8 | 4 | 19-10 |
| Boise State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-11 |
| UNLV | 9-8 | 4.5 | 14-14 |
| Wyoming | 7-11 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Fresno State | 6-12 | 8 | 12-17 |
| San José State | 3-15 | 11 | 8-21 |
| Air Force | 0-18 | 14 | 3-26 |
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