Final Score: Utah State 65, Weber State 55

Logan, UT (Sports Network) - Preston Medlin scored a game-high 17 points as the Utah State Aggies pulled away in the second half to dismiss the Weber State Wildcats, 65-55, in non-conference action at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Medlin shot 7-of-12 from the field and added nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals for Utah State (3-1). Jarred Shaw logged a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Ben Clifford tallied 11 points from off the bench.

For Weber State (1-2), Davion Berry was the only player to score in double digits with 11 points.

The teams played to a 28-28 tie in the first half. Utah State shot 50 percent from the field compared to 42.9 percent for Weber State, but the Wildcats drained a pair of three-pointers while the Aggies were shutout from beyond the arc.

Utah State took the lead down the stretch thanks in large part to making 20- of-27 foul shots in the second half. Weber State fell behind with a dreadful shooting performance after halftime (6-of-25).

The game consisted of 16 ties and 24 lead changes.

The Aggies held a commanding 43-30 edge on the boards.