Merrill, Porter lead No. 25 Utah State past Fresno State
Utah State forward Alphonso Anderson (10) shoots as Fresno State guard New Williams (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)

Utah State forward Alphonso Anderson (10) shoots as Fresno State guard New Williams (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)

Dec. 07, 2019 07:05 PM EST
Fresno State guard Jarred Hyder (3) looks to pass the ball as Utah State guard Sam Merrill (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)

Fresno State guard Jarred Hyder (3) looks to pass the ball as Utah State guard Sam Merrill (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)

Dec. 07, 2019 07:05 PM EST
Utah State guard Sam Merrill (5) dribbles the ball as Fresno State forward Nate Grimes (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)

Utah State guard Sam Merrill (5) dribbles the ball as Fresno State forward Nate Grimes (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)

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