SAN DIEGO (AP) -Freshman Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 26 points and led a second-half surge as San Diego State routed Wyoming 88-57 on Wednesday night.

Leonard, who had eight rebounds, helped San Diego State (17-7, 6-4 Mountain West) pull away with a 10-0 run early in the second half. Leonard made 10 of 14 shots from the field.

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Freshman Chase Tapley scored 14 points, and Tyrone Shelley and Kelvin Davis scored 12 points each for the Aztecs, who led 39-34 before reeling off 10 straight points less than three minutes into the half.

Leonard's previous career high was a 25-point outing at Wyoming on Jan. 9 when the Cowboys overcame a 17-point deficit to rally for an 85-83 win. This time, San Diego State built its lead to as much as 37 points.

Djibril Thiam scored 15 points for Wyoming (9-15, 2-8) and Desmar Jackson added 14.