Utah State’s Neemias Queta Blocks Six Shots During First Half Against Red Raiders
Mar 19, 2021, 12:43 PM | Updated: 4:37 pm
Neemias Queta #23 of the Utah State Aggies blocks a shot by Kevin McCullar #15 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Assembly Hall on March 19, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah State center Neemias Queta recorded six massive blocks during the first half of the Aggies’ NCAA Tournament game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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The No.11 seed Aggies and No. 6 Red Raiders played during the Round of 64 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on Friday, March 19.
During the opening 20 minutes of action, Queta swatted six field goal attempts by Texas Tech.
Queta’s incredible defense helped the Aggies bounce back from a seven-point deficit midway through the half.
Queta sends that one not one, not two, not three but SIX rows into the stands. Sheesh 🥴 pic.twitter.com/74JMAssDX3
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2021
Despite 13 turnovers, Utah State owned a three-point lead at halftime, 26-23.
Queta posted four points, three assists, and six blocks during his time on the court. He was 2-3 on field goals.
Come at the hoop and @nemi1599 is going to swat it away. ✋@USUBasketball#AggiesAllTheWay #MarchMadness
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2021
Justin Bean led the Aggies with 10 points and eight rebounds.
USU shot 47.8 percent overall and only 1-8 for 12.5 percent from beyond the arc.
Texas Tech finished the half shooting 28.1 percent from the field, including 37.5 percent from three.
The Red Raiders were led by Mac McClung’s nine points.
Halftime: Utah State up by three after one half of play.#AggiesAllTheWay | #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/YFgvkXZMXU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2021
Utah State’s game against Texas Tech is broadcast on TNT.
