LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Sam Merrill scored 26 points with four assists and three steaks as Utah State romped past Wyoming 78-58.

The win pushed Utah State back into sole possession of second place in the Mountain West Conference. Justin Bean added 20 points with 14 rebounds and two steals for the Aggies, who received votes in the most recent AP Top 25 poll and who won a fifth straight game.

Trevon Taylor had 16 points for the Cowboys, whose losing streak reached four games.