COL BKB: S. Diego St. 79, Col. St. 72 (OT)

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Chase Tapley erupted for 12 points in overtime Saturday, elevating 15th-ranked San Diego State past Colorado State 79-72.

Tapley finished with 19 points overall while Jamaal Franklin struck for a game-high 23 as the Aztecs (14-2, 2-0 MWC) won for the third straight time.

Xavier Thames also helped out with 14 points in San Diego State's triumph.

The Rams (13-3, 0-1) were led by Wes Eikmeier with 22 points as their seven-game winning streak was broken.

Colton Iverson supplied a double-double of 18 points and 11 boards in the loss.