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Utah State vs Santa Clara Final: 84-82 - Recap
Ian Martinez scored 28 points for Utah State on Wednesday, leading them to a 84-82 victory over Santa Clara at Leavey Center.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -2.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
Utah State got 23 points from Darius Brown II and another 10 points from Max Agbonkpolo. Darius Brown II contributed 7 assists, while Great Osobor cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Santa Clara got a 18-point performance from Adama Bal, who was supported by 16 points from Carlos Marshall Jr.. Francisco Caffaro had 5 assists in a losing cause for Santa Clara, while Johnny O'Neil grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Santa Clara were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Utah State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-29.
Utah State heads into a battle against San Francisco. Santa Clara, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington State.