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UNLV Falls 82-65 to Utah State - Recap

Sam Merrill scored 20 points leading Utah State to a 82-65 victory over UNLV at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on Saturday.

Utah State was a favorite by -12.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Diogo Brito had 15 points for Utah State and Neemias Queta chipped in with 10 points. Sam Merrill had 5 assists for them, while Neemias Queta was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

UNLV got a 18-point performance from Joel Ntambwe, who was supported by 14 points from Amauri Hardy. Noah Robotham had 5 assists in a losing cause for UNLV, while Kris Clyburn grabbed 9 rebounds.

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

Utah State had a 39-28 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 Fresno State looking for another win. For UNLV, they head on the road to face Boise State.