Darius Brown II scores 24, Utah State knocks off Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Darius Brown II had 24 points in Utah State’s 84-76 win against Wyoming on Wednesday night.

Brown added eight rebounds and five assists for the Aggies (21-4, 9-3 Mountain West Conference). Josh Uduje scored 20 points, going 8 of 14 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Ian Martinez had 13 points and was 3-of-8 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line.

Brendan Wenzel led the way for the Cowboys (12-12, 5-6) with 24 points. Sam Griffin added 18 points and four assists for Wyoming. Mason Walters also had 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals.

Utah State used a 9-0 second-half run to erase a six-point deficit and take the lead at 48-45 with 15:49 left. Uduje scored 11 second-half points.