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University of Utah
San Diego St*
2/7/2004 12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb 7, 2004
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Richard Chaney had 13 of his 17 points in the second half Saturday, and Nick Jacobson added 16 as Utah came from behind to beat San Diego State 65-61.
Andrew Bogut had nine points and 11 rebounds for Utah (17-5, 5-2 MWC), which nearly gave up a 61-52 lead in the last 2:27.
The Utes missed three free throws, committed a turnover and fouled Wesley Stokes on a 3-point attempt in the final minute, but never let the Aztecs get closer than three points and escaped with their 14th consecutive home victory.
Acting coach Kerry Rupp won his second straight game since Utah head coach Rick Majerus left the team late last month because of health problems.
Chris Walton scored a career-high 15 points and Brandon Heath had 14 for the Aztecs (12-10 overall, 3-4 MWC), who have lost four of their last five.
Chaney, who made all three of his 3-point attempts, scored Utah's first eight points of the second half to keep his team close until Bogut and Jacobson took over.
San Diego State led by as many as eight early in the second half and had a 42-35 advantage on a Marcus Slaughter dunk, but Bogut brought the Utes back with plays on both ends of the court.
The freshman from Australia scored six straight points and then drew an offensive foul and stole the ball as the Utes' 10-0 run gave them their first lead of the game.
Jacobson picked up where Bogut left off, scoring 10 straight Utah points to spark another Utah surge and extend the lead to 56-47. The Aztecs were scoreless for 4:32 while Jacobson went on his run.
In the first half, Walton made all five shots, including a pair of 3-pointers, to help the Aztecs take a 30-27 halftime lead.