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Recap - Utah State Defeats Colorado State 77-61
Sam Merrill went off for 28 points and added 1 rebounds leading Utah State over Colorado State, 77-61, on Saturday at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
Bettors who backed Utah State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.0 at sportsbooks.
Justin Bean had 13 points for Utah State and Neemias Queta chipped in with 10 points. Abel Porter had 5 assists for them, while Justin Bean was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Colorado State got 14 points from Adam Thistlewood in a losing cause and another 14 points from Nico Carvacho. David Roddy contributed 4 assists for them, while Nico Carvacho had 9 rebounds.
Utah State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Utah State had a 30-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Utah State takes its act on the road to face Wyoming looking for another win. For Colorado State, they head home to face Nevada.