SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) With star center Neemias Queta sidelined by a knee injury early this season, former walk-on Justin Bean has shouldered the load inside for Utah State.

Bean had 18 points and 14 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double, and No. 25 Utah State bounced back from its first loss by beating San Jose State 71-59 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference opener.

"He went from the guy who was on the scout team every day and kept proving his merit," coach Craig Smith said. "Down the stretch last year, he didn't start but he finished most games. He's always been an excellent rebounder. He just has a nose for the ball. He just consistently gets better. He's a better shooter and better handler."