Utah State Aggies falter down the stretch again, lose to Boise State Broncos

Utah State ahead Justin Bean (34) factors to his swollen eye after a sport in opposition to San Diego State in Logan on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022.

Eli Lucero, Herald Journal

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Marcus Shaver Jr. had 20 factors as Boise State topped Utah State 68-57 on Saturday.

Boise State led by simply two at 57-55 with 2:59 to play however went on an 8-0 run and closed on an 11-2 run total to get the win.

Abu Kigab had 17 factors for Boise State (21-6, 12-2 Mountain West Convention). Tyson Degenhart added 12 factors and 7 rebounds. Mladen Armus had seven rebounds.

RJ Eytle-Rock had 16 factors for the Aggies (15-13, 6-9), whose shedding streak stretched to 4 video games. Brandon Horvath added 11 factors and 7 rebounds. Zee Hamoda had 10 factors.

Justin Bean, whose 18 factors per sport heading into the competition led the Aggies, had solely 6 factors on 3-of-10 taking pictures.

The Broncos improved to 2-0 in opposition to the Aggies on the season. Boise State defeated Utah State 62-59 on Jan. 20.