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BYU vs San Diego State Final: 72-62 - Recap
Alex Barcello scored 22 points leading BYU to a 72-62 victory over San Diego State at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl on Friday.
Bettors who backed BYU were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.5 at sportsbooks.
BYU got 10 points from Brandon Averette and another 10 points from Matt Haarms. Alex Barcello contributed 7 assists, while Matt Haarms cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
San Diego State got 35 points from Matt Mitchell in a losing cause and another 8 points from Nathan Mensah. Trey Pulliam contributed 5 assists for them, while Trey Pulliam had 4 rebounds.
BYU led at halftime, 35-21.
The rebound battle favored BYU as they grabbed 36 boards, while San Diego State only had 22
Next game, BYU takes its act home to face Texas Southern looking for another win. For San Diego State, they head on the road to face St. Mary's.