Sam Merrill scored 21 points and Utah State held Florida without a field goal for six minutes down the stretch to win 65-62 in the Orange Bowl Classic.

Merrill went 5 for 10 from 3-point range and added nine rebounds and five assists.

Utah State won despite losing hard-luck center Neemias Queta to an injury in the first half.

The Aggies improved to 12-2 and are 3-0 in games decided by a one-possession margin. Florida fell to 7-4 and continues to struggle after being ranked sixth in the preseason.