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Steven Ashworth leads Utah State to 88-79 win over Colorado State

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Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) goes to the hoop during a Mountain West tournament quarterfinal against the Colorado State Rams at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) goes to the hoop during a Mountain West tournament quarterfinal against the Colorado State Rams at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Spenser Heaps, Deseret News

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Steven Ashworth had 26 points to lead Utah State to an 88-79 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night.

Ashworth was 9 of 19 shooting (8 for 17 from distance) for the Aggies (19-5, 8-3 Mountain West Conference). Taylor Funk scored 21 points, shooting 8 for 13, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc. Dan Akin recorded 11 points.

The Rams (10-14, 2-9) were led by Isaiah Stevens with 25 points and eight assists. John Tonje added 20 points and four assists. James Moors pitched in with 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.

Utah State used a 7-0 run in the second half to build a 12-point lead at 62-50 with 9:47 left in the half before finishing off the win.

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Utah State plays Wednesday against San Diego State at home, while Colorado State visits Air Force on Tuesday.