Clifford has 26, Colorado State beats Utah State 93-66

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Nique Clifford scored 26 points as Colorado State beat Utah State 93-66 on Saturday in a battle of second-place teams in the Mountain West Conference..

Clifford also contributed six rebounds and nine assists for the Rams (20-9, 14-4 Mountain West Conference). Jaylen Crocker-Johnson scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds. Bowen Born had 18 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line.

Ian Martinez led the way for the Aggies (24-6, 14-5) with 17 points and three steals. Deyton Albury added 12 points for Utah State. Jordy Barnes finished with 11 points.

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Colorado State plays San Jose State at home on Tuesday, and Utah State hosts Air Force on Saturday.

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