Utah State Aggies forward Justin Bean (12) reacts to a play from the bench during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Photos by Matthew Halton
The Utah State Aggies play against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
The Utah State Aggies play against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Diogo Brito (24) attempts to layup during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies forward Justin Bean (12) shoots a basket during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies forward Justin Bean (12) holds the ball during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Brock Miller (22) shoots a three point basket during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Diogo Brito (24) passes to forward Justin Bean (12) against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies center Neemias Queta (23) looks to rebound during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Fresno State Bulldogs guard Deshon Taylor (21) drives to the basket against forward Quinn Taylor (10) in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Diogo Brito (24) attempts to block against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
The Utah State Aggies play against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
FILE - Utah State Aggies guard Sam Merrill (5) looks to rebound during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies center Neemias Queta (23) rebounds during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies head coach Craig Smith reacts to a play during the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
The Utah State Aggies play against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Brock Miller (22) sits in the huddle during the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Diogo Brito (24) sits in the huddle during the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
FILE - Utah State Aggies head coach Craig Smith reacts to a play in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies forward Justin Bean (12) looks to defend against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Brock Miller (22) reacts to a play against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies forward Quinn Taylor (10) reacts to a play against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies head coach Craig Smith in the huddle during the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies center Neemias Queta (23) throws the ball to guard Dwanye Brown Jr. (2) during the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Sam Merrill (5) shoots a free throw during the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies forward Justin Bean (12) and guard Brock Miller celebrate during the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Fresno State Bulldogs guard Braxton Huggins (4) looks to pass the ball while guarded by Utah State Aggies guard Abel Porter (15) in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.
Utah State Aggies guard Sam Merrill (5) dribbles against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV, on March 15. The Aggies won against the Bulldogs, 85-60, and will advance to play San Diego State in the Mountain West Championship finals.