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Recap - Utah State Defeats Nevada 80-70

Utah State grabbed a 80-70 win over Nevada on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Neemias Queta at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Utah State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.0-point spread as a favorite.

Sam Merrill had 12 points for Utah State and Diogo Brito chipped in with 12 points. Sam Merrill had 8 assists for them, while Sam Merrill was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Nevada got 31 points from Jalen Harris in a losing cause and another 18 points from Jazz Johnson. Lindsey Drew contributed 4 assists for them, while Lindsey Drew had 7 rebounds.

Utah State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Utah State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-25.

Next game, Utah State takes its act on the road to face Boise State looking for another win. For Nevada, they head home to face Wyoming.