In a thrilling Mountain West Conference game, No. 22 Utah State managed to overcome Fresno State in overtime, securing a 77-73 victory. The game, which took place at the Save Mart Center, saw Utah State trailing Fresno State 61-59 with a little over a minute to go in regulation. A crucial shot clock violation by Utah State and a subsequent three-pointer by Darius Brown from 30 feet out with 7.5 seconds left tied the game at 65, forcing it into overtime. Despite Fresno State's lead and a potential upset, Utah State, led by performances from Great Osobor and Darius Brown II, held off their opponents in the extra frame. The victory improved Utah State's record to 11-4, while Fresno State fell to 4-11. Notably, Fresno State, with a +10.5 point spread, covered the bet.
Great Osobor, Darius Brown II lead No. 22 Utah State to 77-73 OT win over Fresno State Story by @AP_Sports https://t.co/1Gf2wXX1b3
PHOTO GALLERY: #22 Utah State 77, Fresno State 73 in OT https://t.co/6kCKAMrU4b
Brown’s clutch three(s) save Utah State from upset at Fresno State https://t.co/h8oChE8Tym #AggiesAllTheWay
NO. 22 UTAH STATE CLOSES IT OUT IN OVERTIME ⌛️ The Aggies hold off Fresno State in the extra frame to avoid the upset 😧 https://t.co/Atl40zf625
MWC FINAL (OT): No. 22 Utah State 77, Fresno State 73 • Utah State 11-4 • Fresno State 4-11 • Fresno State (+10.5) covers
UTAH STATE TIES IT UP 😱 OVERTIME IN FRESNO 🔥 (via @USUBasketball) https://t.co/fR1mpKEs9V
Fresno State was up 3 with 7.5 seconds left vs Utah State, don't foul ... and Aggies bank in a 3 to force OT at the Save Mart Center.
END OF REGULATION: No. 22 Utah State 65, Fresno State 65 • Utah State's Darius Brown with a banked in 3-pointer from 30 feet out to tie game and force OT
GET TO MOUNTAIN WEST NETWORK! #22 Utah State just got a shot clock violation and trails Fresno State by two with a little over a minute to go. 61-59 Bulldogs with 1:20 to go.