Merrill, Porter lead No. 25 Utah State past Fresno State
Sam Merrill had 24 points and eight rebounds and Abel Porter scored seven of his 13 points in overtime as No. 25 Utah State beat Fresno State 77-70 on Saturday night.
Sam Merrill had 24 points and eight rebounds and Abel Porter scored seven of his 13 points in overtime as No. 25 Utah State beat Fresno State 77-70 on Saturday night.
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TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego State | 2-0 | - | 10-0 |
Utah State | 2-0 | - | 10-1 |
New Mexico | 2-0 | - | 9-2 |
Nevada | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
UNLV | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
Boise State | 1-1 | 1 | 5-4 |
Air Force | 1-1 | 1 | 4-6 |
Colorado State | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
San José St | 0-2 | 2 | 3-7 |
Wyoming | 0-2 | 2 | 3-7 |
Fresno State | 0-2 | 2 | 2-7 |
Final Fours | 0 |
Tournament Record | 6-22 |
Championship Seasons | None |
Tournament Appearances | 20 |