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Utah State Beats UC San Diego 120-82 in College Basketball

Utah State defeated UC San Diego 120-82 at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah, improving to 4-0 while Mason Falslev scored a career-high 33 points.

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In brief

  • Utah State defeated UC San Diego 120-82 at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah.
  • Mason Falslev scored a career-high 33 points with 12 rebounds and four assists.
  • Utah State made 21 three-pointers, tying a school record previously set against Westminster in 2022.
  • The Aggies improved to 4-0 and moved up to No. 30 in the KenPom ratings.

Utah State Beats UC San Diego 120-82 in College Basketball

Utah State defeated UC San Diego 120-82 on Friday night at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah.

Game Summary

Utah State scored 73 points in the first half and took a 73-34 lead into halftime. The Aggies finished shooting 61.8% from the field and made 21 of 38 three-point attempts, tying a school record for treys in a game previously reached in a win over Westminster in 2022. Utah State also went 15 for 18 from the free-throw line and outrebounded UC San Diego 38-26.

Utah State Performance

Senior guard Mason Falslev scored a career-high 33 points with 12 rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes. He went 12 for 16 from the field, 3 for 5 from three-point range, and 6 for 7 from the free-throw line. Junior guard Solomon Callaghan scored 22 points on five of ten three-point attempts. Senior forward Karson Templin had 16 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes. Graduate guard Dallin Hall scored 15 points, going 5 for 7 from three-point range. Guard AJ Bates came off the bench with 10 points and six assists.

Coach Ben Jacobson said after the game: "That was quite a half of basketball, and really fun to be a part of."

Falslev said: "I’m super grateful to be here on this team and that I have the teammates that I have."

UC San Diego Performance

UC San Diego fell to 2-1. Graduate guard Treysen Eaglestaff led the Tritons with 16 points. Senior forward Leo Beath had 15 points, and senior guard Rahmir Barno contributed 10 points and five assists. The Tritons shot 44.8% from the field and made 13 of 33 three-point attempts.

Team Records and Rankings

Utah State improved to 4-0 and is averaging 105.5 points per game through its first four outings, with an average margin of victory of 35 points. The victory lifted the program 12 spots in the KenPom ratings up to No. 30. Utah State will host Weber State next Wednesday to wrap up its season-opening five-game home stand.

Why it matters

The lopsided win marks Utah State’s fourth consecutive victory to open the season and ties a program record for three-pointers in a single game.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

Who won the college basketball game between Utah State and UC San Diego?
Utah State defeated UC San Diego with a final score of 120-82 on Friday night at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah.
Who scored a career-high for Utah State in the game?
Senior guard Mason Falslev scored a career-high 33 points with 12 rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes.
How did the win affect Utah State's ranking?
The victory lifted the program 12 spots in the KenPom ratings up to No. 30.
What school record did Utah State tie during the game?
Utah State tied a school record for three-pointers in a single game by making 21 of 38 attempts, a mark previously reached in a win over Westminster in 2022.

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