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Montana State Falls 81-73 to Utah State - Recap
Montana State was burned for 28 points by Sam Merrill on Tuesday as Utah State picked up a 81-73 win at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
Utah State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -21.5-point spread.
Utah State got 13 points from Alphonso Anderson and another 13 points from Justin Bean. Abel Porter contributed 4 assists, while Justin Bean cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Montana State got a 34-point performance from Harald Frey, who was supported by 12 points from Jubrile Belo. Harald Frey had 5 assists in a losing cause for Montana State, while Jubrile Belo grabbed 9 rebounds.
Utah State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Utah State had a 34-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Utah State takes its act home to face Weber State looking for another win. For Montana State, they head home to face Rocky Mountain.