21-7, 10-5 Conference
71
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USU | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| FRES | 23 | 36 | 59 |
9-17, 5-10 Conference
59
Merrill scores 24; Utah State beats Fresno State 71-59
FRESNO, Calif. -- Sam Merrill scored 24 points to lead Utah State to a 71-59 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night.
Justin Bean added 15 points and 11 rebounds for Utah State (21-7, 10-5 Mountain West Conference), which has won seven of its last eight games. Diogo Brito had 10 points.
Noah Blackwell had 13 points for Fresno State (9-17, 5-10), which has lost three of four. Nate Grimes added 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Aggies never trailed. Fresno State pulled to 45-44 with 10:47 to play but didn't get closer.
Utah State plays at Wyoming on Wednesday. Fresno State host Air Force on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Save Mart Center
3:00 AM, 16 February 2020
Fresno, CA
Attendance: 5,671
- Referees:
- Bob Staffen
- Brad Ferrie
- Casey McClellan
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Utah State | 7-1 | 0.5 | 17-2 |
| Colorado State | 6-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| San Diego State | 5-3 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| UNLV | 5-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| Boise State | 5-4 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 3-5 | 4.5 | 11-8 |
| Wyoming | 3-5 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 1-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
| Air Force | 0-8 | 7.5 | 3-16 |
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