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

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Utah State guard Sean Bairstow (2) goes up for a shot against Colorado State on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Fort Collins, Colo. Despite 12 points from Bairstow, Utah State lost to Fresno State Tuesday night.

Jack Dempsey, AP

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Deon Stroud came off the bench to score 14 points to carry Fresno State to a 61-54 win over Utah State on Tuesday night, the Bulldogs’ ninth consecutive home victory.

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

Utah State totaled 23 points in the second half, a season low for the team.

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