Dexter Akanno scores 16 off bench to lead unbeaten Utah State over Utah Tech 92-62
LOGAN, Utah -- — Dexter Akanno scored 16 points off the bench and unbeaten Utah State rolled to a 92-62 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night.
Akanno shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Aggies (9-0). Ian Martinez scored 13 with five assists. Aubin Gateretse had 12 points.
The Trailblazers (2-9) were led by Justin Bieker with 14 points. Tennessee Rainwater added nine points and six rebounds.
Utah State took the lead with 19:43 left in the first half and did not give it up.
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Game Information
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
2:00 AM, 8 December 2024
Logan, UT
Attendance: 8,270
- Referees:
- Nate Harris
- Scott Brown
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 15-1 | - | 25-9 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-3 | 2 | 26-8 |
| California Baptist | 9-7 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Abilene Christian | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Seattle U | 8-8 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Tarleton State | 7-9 | 8 | 12-20 |
| UT Arlington | 6-10 | 9 | 13-18 |
| Southern Utah | 4-12 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Utah Tech | 2-14 | 13 | 7-26 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Colorado State | 16-4 | 1 | 26-10 |
| Utah State | 15-5 | 2 | 26-8 |
| Boise State | 14-6 | 3 | 24-10 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Nevada | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
| San José State | 7-13 | 10 | 15-20 |
| Wyoming | 5-15 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Fresno State | 2-18 | 15 | 6-26 |
| Air Force | 1-19 | 16 | 4-28 |
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