- Matchup: San Diego State Aztecs vs. Utah State Aggies
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, Logan, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Utah State Aggies (17-3) are set to take on the San Diego State Aztecs (15-5) at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the San Diego State Aztecs secured a convincing win against Colorado State, finishing with a score of 73-50. The Aztecs displayed impressive shooting with a field goal percentage of 54.0%, hitting 27 out of 50 attempts, and they also made 6 of 13 three-pointers. From the free throw line, they converted 13 of 17 shots for a commendable 76.5% success rate. On the boards, San Diego State recorded 29 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones. They contributed 10 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and notched up 10 steals on defense. Meanwhile, Colorado State managed a shooting percentage of 33.3% from the field, making 16 of their 48 shots. Additionally, they recorded 11 assists and 5 steals, while claiming a total of 22 rebounds (10 offensive, 12 defensive) without any blocks. Colorado State hit 10 of their 14 free throw attempts, resulting in a shooting rate of 71.4%, and made 8 of 30 from beyond the arc. The game saw the Aztecs committing 16 fouls compared to 13 from Colorado State.
Reese Dixon-Waters was a standout performer, scoring 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting, playing for 30 minutes, and grabbing 2 rebounds, showcasing a remarkable shooting efficiency of 77.8%, though he didn’t contribute any assists.
Entering this matchup, San Diego State holds a record of 15-5 for the season. They average 12.9 turnovers and 18.7 personal fouls per game. As a collective unit, the Aztecs secure 36.5 rebounds each game and have amassed 319 assists this season, ranking 117th in Division I. San Diego State is shooting 37.9% from three-point range (144 of 380) and has a free throw success rate of 75.1%. They are averaging 80.9 points per game, placing them 89th in Division I, with a shooting efficiency of 48.4% from the floor.
Defensively, the Aztecs force an average of 15.1 turnovers per game while drawing 17.5 fouls. They allow an opponent shooting percentage of 32.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 110th in the nation for points per game allowed (71.0). San Diego State concedes a shooting percentage of 39.7% (460 of 1,159) and accounts for 33.4 total rebounds per game, ranking 148th nationally in assists allowed with 270 given up this season.
In their last game, the Utah State Aggies emerged triumphant with a 94-62 victory over Wyoming. Defensively, they permitted Wyoming to secure 31 total rebounds (12 offensive). Utah State shot 25.0% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 32 attempts, and made 12 of 18 free throw shots (66.7%). Wyoming managed to shoot 21 of 60 from the field, yielding a shooting percentage of 35.0%. At the conclusion of the game, Utah State converted 33 of 60 field goal attempts, achieving a shooting efficiency of 55.0%. From three-point territory, they secured 13 of 34 attempts (38.2%). The Aggies converted 15 free throws for a success rate of 71.4%. Wyoming committed 16 personal fouls, allowing the Aggies 21 free throw opportunities. Utah State turned the ball over 5 times while registering 6 steals, and they secured 26 defensive rebounds alongside 5 offensive boards for a total of 31 rebounds.
Kolby King delivered a noteworthy performance with 20 points on 6-of-9 shooting and contributed 7 rebounds in 25 minutes of play, along with 2 assists.
Utah State stands at 17-3 this season. They average 18.9 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 71.3%. Their assist rate stands at 18.3 assists per game (17th in the nation), while averaging 10.9 turnovers. The Aggies have compiled a total of 1,685 points this season, averaging 84.3 points per game, and pulling down 35.7 rebounds per game. Their offensive shooting percentage is an impressive 51.4%, placing them 8th in Division I.
Defensively, Utah State allows 33.4% from deep (153 of 458) and 72.2% from the free throw line. They give up 10.7 assists and 31.5 rebounds per contest, ranking 18th and 39th respectively in these categories. The Aggies rank 50th nationally in points allowed per game, with an average of 68.0. They force an average of 15.3 turnovers per game and allow an opponent shooting percentage of 41.1% (55th in the division).
Who will seize victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Utah State
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