Dexter Akanno scores 16 off bench to lead unbeaten Utah State over Utah Tech 92-62
LOGAN, Utah -- — Dexter Akanno scored 16 points off the bench and unbeaten Utah State rolled to a 92-62 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night.
Akanno shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Aggies (9-0). Ian Martinez scored 13 with five assists. Aubin Gateretse had 12 points.
The Trailblazers (2-9) were led by Justin Bieker with 14 points. Tennessee Rainwater added nine points and six rebounds.
Utah State took the lead with 19:43 left in the first half and did not give it up.
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Game Information
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
2:00 AM, 8 December 2024
Logan, UT
Attendance: 8,270
- Referees:
- Nate Harris
- Scott Brown
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 3-0 | - | 11-6 |
| Utah Tech | 2-0 | 0.5 | 6-11 |
| Tarleton State | 2-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 1-1 | 1.5 | 11-5 |
| California Baptist | 1-1 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Seattle U | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| Southern Utah | 1-2 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| UT Arlington | 0-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 6-1 | - | 16-2 |
| New Mexico | 6-1 | - | 14-4 |
| Boise State | 5-2 | 1 | 13-5 |
| San Diego State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-4 |
| Colorado State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| UNLV | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Nevada | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Wyoming | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| San José State | 2-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Fresno State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 4-13 |
| Air Force | 0-6 | 5.5 | 3-14 |
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