Utah State falls short against Fresno State, drops third straight contest

Utah State guard Sean Bairstow (2) goes up for a shot in opposition to Colorado State on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Fort Collins, Colo. Regardless of 12 factors from Bairstow, Utah State misplaced to Fresno State Tuesday evening.

Jack Dempsey, AP

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Deon Stroud got here off the bench to attain 14 factors to hold Fresno State to a 61-54 win over Utah State on Tuesday evening, the Bulldogs’ ninth consecutive house victory.

Anthony Holland had 13 factors for Fresno State (13-4, 3-1 Mountain West Convention). Orlando Robinson added 11 factors, 13 rebounds, six assists and three blocks.

Utah State totaled 23 factors within the second half, a season low for the group.

Sean Bairstow had 12 factors and 6 rebounds for the Aggies (10-8, 1-4). Justin Bean added 10 factors.