- Matchup: UC San Diego Tritons vs. Utah State Aggies
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, Logan, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Friday, the Utah State Aggies (3-0) will face off against the UC San Diego Tritons (2-0) at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
In their most recent match, the UC San Diego Tritons secured a victory over Fresno State with a score of 81-65. The Tritons demonstrated solid shooting, finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.8% (33 of 65) and successfully making 9 of 25 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they notched 6 of 10 shots, yielding a 60.0% success rate. They also tallied 36 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, while contributing 11 assists and forcing 13 turnovers with 8 steals. On the defensive end, they held Fresno State to 38.2% shooting (26 of 68). Fresno State recorded 14 assists and managed 4 steals, collecting a total of 37 rebounds (14 offensive, 23 defensive) without any blocks. The Bulldogs shot 80.0% from the free-throw line, completing 4 of 5 attempts, and struggled from beyond the arc with only 9 of 37 successful shots. The foul count ended with the Tritons at 13 and Fresno State at 12.
Leo Beath was a standout player for UC San Diego, achieving a remarkable 76.9% shooting accuracy without any assists in his 34 minutes on the floor. He secured 6 rebounds and finished with 24 points, converting 10 of 13 attempts.
UC San Diego heads into this matchup with an impressive 2-0 record this season. They average 90.5 points per game (ranking 69th nationally) and maintain a shooting efficiency of 49.3%. From the three-point range, they hit 33.3% of their shots (18 of 54) and have a free-throw percentage of 69.4%. Collectively, the Tritons average 43.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 27 assists this season, which places them 346th in the nation for assists. They average only 8.0 turnovers and commit about 17.0 fouls each game.
Defensively, UC San Diego is forcing 12.5 turnovers per game while conceding 17.5 fouls. They rank 37th in NCAA Division 1 for the lowest assists allowed, having given up just 25 assists this season. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 39.4% (52 of 132) and they allow 38.5 rebounds per game as a group. Opposing teams shoot 28.4% from three-point territory, and the Tritons rank 167th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 70.0 points.
In their latest outing, the Utah State Aggies triumphed over Utah Tech with a final score of 118-86. In rebounding, Utah State allowed their opponents to secure 33 total boards, including 7 offensive rebounds. They achieved a three-point shooting percentage of 29.6% (8 of 27) and were highly efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 10 of 12 attempts (83.3%). Utah Tech recorded 34 successful field goals out of 69 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 49.3%. The Aggies shot 42 of 86 from the field for a percentage of 48.8%. From beyond the arc, Utah State made 14 of 33 attempts (42.4%). They converted 20 of their free-throw attempts for a remarkable 87.0% success rate. While Utah Tech committed 22 personal fouls, giving the Aggies ample opportunities at the line with 23 free throw attempts, Utah State only turned the ball over once during the game, also managing 7 steals. The Aggies collected 38 total rebounds, with 24 coming from the defensive end and 14 from the offensive side.
Dallin Hall emerged as a key player for the Aggies, scoring 35 points within 31 minutes of play, also contributing 7 assists. He had an impressive shooting performance, making 12 of 16 shots, reflecting a field goal percentage of 75.0%, along with securing 5 rebounds.
Utah State currently boasts a perfect record of 3-0 this season. The Aggies commit approximately 16.7 fouls per game and shoot 74.2% from the free-throw line. With an average of 23.7 assists per game (ranking 8th nationally), they also limit themselves to only 8.7 turnovers per game. So far this season, the Aggies have scored 302 total points (100.7 points per game) and average 43.7 rebounds each matchup. Their offensive execution is impressive, with a field goal percentage of 54.3%, positioning them 17th in NCAA rankings.
Defensively, Utah State allows opponents to shoot 21.7% from three-point range (18 of 83) and 72.0% from the free-throw line. They concede 12.7 assists and average 34.3 rebounds, ranking 184th and 172nd, respectively, in national standings. They place 117th in points per game allowed, averaging 66.7 points. Additionally, they force 14.0 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.2% from the field, giving them a rank of 86th in college basketball.
Which team will claim victory in this evening’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Utah State
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