In what could easily be described as a statement game, the Utah State Aggies delivered a decisive 105-57 victory over San Jose State on Wednesday, marking their largest win margin against a conference rival since joining the Mountain West Conference in 2013. The Aggies, rebounding from a recent loss to New Mexico, showed no signs of slowing down in their latest matchup. According to ABC4, Ian Martinez led the scoring with 22 points, sinking 7 of 9 shots, while Mason Falslev was also a standout, contributing 13 points, eight assists, and four rebounds.
The comprehensive win wasn't just a showcase for Utah State's scoring prowess, it also featured an aggressive defense that effectively shut down San Jose State's playmakers. The team's overall performance included a shooting success rate of 57.6 percent from the field. Not only did Falslev manage to quickly score and to distribute the ball effectively, as reported by Utah State Aggies, but his eight assists headlined a game that saw the Aggies accumulate 21 assists to a mere six turnovers.
Rebounding also played a critical role in the rout, with Utah State dominating the boards with a 41-25 edge over their opponents. This was complemented by a 50-20 scoring advantage in the paint, signaling USU's dominance up close as well as from range. The entire 12-man squad, excluding injured or redshirting players, got involved in the action and found their names on the scoring sheet, ensuring a total team effort.
Further bolstering Utah State's impressive stat line, the team shot 52.0 percent from behind the 3-point line and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line, as per the numbers furnished by their official athletics site. In contrast, San Jose State struggled, managing a mere 36.8 percent from the field. To add to their woes, the Spartans were able literally to not find their rhythm from the 3-point range, clocking in at 28.1 percent.
