Utes Snap San Diego State's Winning Streak, 67-65

Johnnie Bryant scores 19 points and Bryant Markson adds 18 points for Utah.

Johnnie Bryant drives towards the basket while guarded by San Diego State's Richie Williams during the first half. (AP Photo/Chris Park)
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Feb. 11, 2006

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SAN DIEGO (AP) - Johnnie Bryant scored 19 points and Bryant Markson added 18 points and 11 rebounds as Utah snapped San Diego State's eight-game winning streak with a 67-65 victory Saturday.

With the victory the Utes, who have won four of their last five, improved to 12-10 overall and 5-6 in conference play.

While Bryant and Markson shared most of the offensive load, it was guard Shaun Green who got the crucial basket. Green, who missed his first seven shots, drained a 3-pointer with 1:17 left putting Utah up five, 66-61.

His basket came moments after John Sharper hit his own 3-pointer for San Diego State making it 63-61.

Brandon Heath led San Diego State (16-7, 9-2) with 20 points while Mohamed Abukar added 16.

Utah, which trailed 35-34 early in the second half, went on a 17-4 run sparked by Bryant and took a 51-39 lead with 14 minutes to play. However, San Diego battled back behind Health and tied the game at 58 on a pair of free-throws by Abukar with 4:48 left.