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Utah State Sets Season Scoring High in 23-Point Win Over Bethune-Cookman
By Megan McCarthy
LOGAN, Utah — Utah State put together its highest-scoring performance of the season, defeating Bethune-Cookman 83-60 at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
The Aggies improved to 2-3 with the 23-point victory, while Bethune-Cookman also moved to 2-3. Utah State scored in every quarter, building its lead from a 20-14 opening period to a 33-26 halftime advantage. The Aggies extended the margin with a 21-point third quarter and finished with 29 in the fourth.
Lisa Thompson led Utah State with a career-best 20 points and seven rebounds. Nicole Ogun added 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists off the bench, while Sami Mancini finished with 14 points and five rebounds.
Utah State’s 83 points marked a season high and its most decisive win since a 96-41 victory over Stanislaus State on Nov. 20, 2025.
The Aggies created separation through Bethune-Cookman’s turnovers. Utah State converted 21 turnovers into 30 points, giving the home team a significant scoring advantage from those opportunities. Bethune-Cookman shot 33.3 percent from the field and scored only 16 points in the paint.
Utah State’s third-quarter push included a 13-0 run, helping the Aggies widen their advantage after leading by seven at halftime. They carried that momentum into the fourth, scoring 29 points in the final period to complete the 83-point outing.
The lead reached as many as 30 points, reflecting the distance Utah State established over the final two quarters. Bethune-Cookman scored 13 points in the third quarter and 21 in the fourth, but could not close the gap after the Aggies’ run.
Thompson’s career night led the scoring, with Ogun providing a substantial contribution off the bench and Mancini adding another double-figure performance. Utah State’s season-high total came alongside its ability to turn defensive possessions into points, particularly through the 30 points generated from turnovers.
The victory gave Utah State a 23-point margin at home and its most decisive result since the 42-point win over Stanislaus State in November 2025. Both teams left the game with matching 2-3 records.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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