Guyton’s 31 points, 11 rebounds lead Louisiana Tech past Fresno State 74-66 at WAC tournament

Guyton, Louisiana Tech defeat Fresno State 74-66

RENO, Nev. — Jamel Guyton scored 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Louisiana Tech to a 74-66 win over Fresno State Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Western Athletic Conference tournament.

Guyton made 11 of his 14 shots from the field, and was 3-for-5 from 3-point range for Louisiana Tech (23-9). Magnum Rolle added 12 points and nine rebounds and Olu Ashaolu 11 points and eight rebounds for the fourth-seeded Bulldogs.

Louisiana Tech advances to Friday night’s semifinal against top-seeded Utah State (26-2), which defeated Boise State 84-60.

Paul George had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Fresno State (15-18), the fifth seed.