Ogden • Northern Arizona scored after stealing an inbounds pass with 10 seconds left and converting a pair of free throws with 3/10 of a second left to edge Weber 85-82 at the Dee Events Center.
The loss spoiled a record-breaking night for Amanda Hughes, who pulled down a Big Sky Conference single-game record 24 rebounds, in addition to scoring 20 points. Hughes’ rebounding total tied the second most in Weber State history, trailing only a 26-rebound effort by Kathy Miller against Colorado in 1977. Two other Weber State players, Cindy Stumph and Miller, recorded 24-rebound effort nights, with the last coming 30 years ago.
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Utah State 57, New Mexico State 45 • In Logan, three players scored in double figures to lead Utah State to a win over New Mexico State at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
The Aggies improved to 16-7 overall and 7-2 in Western Athletic Conference play, while NMSU lost its second in a row and sixth in the past eight to fall to 5-19 overall and 2-7 in WAC play.
With the win, Utah State swept the season series over New Mexico State for the third time in seven seasons. It was USU’s fourth straight win over NMSU.
Jenna Johnson led Utah State with a season-high 11 points, while senior forward Maddy Plunkett and junior guard Devyn Christensen netted 10 points apiece. Christensen scored all 10 of her points in the second half, as USU pulled away from a 27-18 halftime lead.
UVU 74, Chicago State 61 • Despite a 27-point Great West Conference loss less than two weeks ago in Chicago, Utah Valley picked up a victory over Chicago State in Orem at the UCCU Center.
Wolverines guards Whitney Jenkins, Jenna Johnson, and Alle Finch all finished in double figures, and Sammie Jensen notched her 13th double-double on the year.
SUU 58, IUPUI 48 • In Cedar City, Kimie Hawkins turned in a career-high 17 rebounds to go along with 16 points to help Southern Utah beat IUPUI.
The junior forward hit a career-best 12 free throws on 14 attempts to help SUU earn its fourth home victory this season.
Dixie State 80, Academy of Art 64 • In St. George, Erica Hayes led Dixie State with 18 points en route to a win over Academy of Art at the Burns Arena.
Dixie State takes over sole possession of first place in the Pacific West Conference, improving to 16-5 on the year and 11-2 in league.
Westminster 70, Carroll 47 • In Helena, Mont., Westminster College defeated Carroll College.
With its sixth consecutive victory, Westminster is now 17-7 overall, sitting atop the Frontier Conference standings with a 10-1 record.
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