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Utah State earns 79-67 victory over Loyola Marymount

The Aggies are now 8-0 on the season after earning the win in Las Vegas.

(Jack Dempsey | AP) Utah State head coach Ryan Odom looks on against the Colorado State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Fort Collins, Colo. Odom and the Aggies are 8-0 on the season after a win over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night.

Las Vegas • Max Shulga’s 18 points helped Utah State defeat Loyola Marymount (Calif.) 79-67 Saturday night at Jack Jones Hoopfest.

Shulga also contributed five rebounds for the Aggies (8-0). Steven Ashworth scored 16 points, going 3 of 6 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from distance, and 7 for 8 from the line. Sean Bairstow shot 7 of 11 from the field to finish with 14 points. The Aggies extended their winning streak to eight games.

Cameron Shelton led the way for the Lions (8-4) with 25 points. Jalin Anderson added 14 points for Loyola Marymount (CA). Keli Leaupepe also recorded nine points, six rebounds and two steals.

Bairstow scored 10 points in the first half and Utah State went into halftime trailing 39-36. Utah State outscored Loyola Marymount (CA) by 15 points in the second half. Shulga led the way with 14 second-half points.