Utah State struggled in the first half, falling behind 39-29 which would end up playing a key difference in the outcome of the game as the second half was close and the Aggies lost 67-64. With 2:47 left in the second half, the game was tied at 61 and BYU took a three point lead with 57 seconds left. Utah State made two free throws with 34 seconds left to make it a 64-63 game and with 12 seconds left the game was 65-64 before BYU made two free throws and Utah State missed a three point jumper to end the game.