Ford’s 27 points lead Saint Mary’s past Utah St. 81-73

Saint Mary's guard Jordan Ford (3) shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Utah State in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Saint Mary's guard Jordan Ford (3) celebrates after the team defeated Utah State during an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Saint Mary's forward Tanner Krebs (00) celebrates after making a 3-point shot against Utah State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Saint Mary's forward Matthias Tass (11) shoots over Utah State forward Alphonso Anderson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Saint Mary's forward Malik Fitts (24) shoots over Utah State forward Alphonso Anderson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Saint Mary's guard Jordan Ford (3) shoots against Utah State forward Diogo Brito (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Utah State forward Justin Bean (34) shoots next to Saint Mary's forward Malik Fitts (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Utah State forward Justin Bean (34) shoots over Saint Mary's forward Dan Fotu (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Utah State guard Sam Merrill (5) drives against Saint Mary's guard Tommy Kuhse (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Saint Mary's forward Malik Fitts (24) dunks against Utah State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)