- Matchup: UNLV Rebels vs Utah State Aggies
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Venue: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, Logan, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the UNLV Rebels (9-8) will make their way to the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, looking to face off against the Utah State Aggies (15-2).
In their most recent outing, the UNLV Rebels secured a victory against San Jose State, ending the game with a score of 76-62. The Rebels were called for 17 fouls, while San Jose State committed 12. From three-point territory, UNLV excelled, hitting 6 of 11 shots. San Jose State’s free throw performance was notable, with an 85.7% success rate, netting 18 of 21 attempts. The Spartans collected 28 rebounds (10 offensive and 18 defensive) without any blocks. They also recorded 5 assists and 5 steals during the matchup. Defensively, UNLV allowed a shooting percentage of 41.3% (19 of 46) from the field. The Rebels achieved 17 assists and forced 10 turnovers, earning 5 steals as well. On the rebounding front, they managed 22 boards, with 5 of those being offensive. At the charity stripe, UNLV converted 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% rate, closing out with an impressive 54.0% shooting from the field (27 of 50) and 11 out of 23 from beyond the arc.
Howie Fleming Jr. made a significant impact, showcasing his skills with a shooting percentage of 54.5% and 8 assists. Playing 37 minutes, he contributed 21 points from 6 of 11 shooting, along with 3 rebounds.
Entering this matchup, UNLV holds a 9-8 record for the season. The team averages 78.9 points per game (ranking 132nd nationally) with a field goal percentage of 45.8%. From downtown, they post a shooting percentage of 30.7% (109 of 355), while their free throw percentage stands at 67.6%. UNLV averages 36.5 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 252 assists this season, ranking 234th in college basketball. They lose possession with 12.5 turnovers per game, along with committing an average of 21.6 fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Rebels are effective at forcing 14.7 turnovers per game and draw 21.1 fouls from opponents. They permit a 32.6% success rate on three-point shots and rank 258th in Division I for points allowed per game (76.4). UNLV’s defense has maintained a field goal percentage against of 43.8% (430 of 982) while yielding an average of 36.4 rebounds per game. Overall, they rank 170th in allowing assists, allowing 242 this season.
In their last contest, the Utah State Aggies experienced a setback, falling to Grand Canyon with a score of 84-74. Utah State secured 40 rebounds total (18 defensive and 22 offensive) but turned the ball over 7 times while achieving 7 steals. Grand Canyon’s 22 fouls gave the Aggies the opportunity for 23 free throw attempts, and they converted 17 for a rate of 73.9%. From beyond the arc, Utah State managed to hit only 7 of 28 attempts (25.0%). By the end, the Aggies shot 25 of 69 from the field for a shooting percentage of 36.2%. Defensively, they allowed Grand Canyon to shoot 50.9% (27 of 53) and conceded 37 rebounds (13 offensive).
Mason Falslev was a key player for Utah State, contributing 25 points in 37 minutes, along with 2 assists. He shot 8 of 21 for a shooting rate of 38.1% and gathered 12 rebounds.
Currently, the Utah State Aggies hold a record of 15-2 this season. The offense is thriving, registering a 51.6% field goal percentage which places them 9th nationally. They have scored a total of 1,450 points (averaging 85.3 points per game) and secure 36.8 rebounds per game. With an average of 18.1 assists (ranking 19th in D-1) and 11.4 turnovers per game, the Aggies also commit 19.2 fouls and convert 72.5% from the free throw line.
On the defensive side, Utah State concedes 32.7% from three-point range (128 of 391) and allows opponents to hit 71.8% of their free throws. Their average of 30.8 rebounds and 10.6 assists allowed puts them in 15th and 23rd nationally, respectively. Defensively, they rank 48th for points allowed, averaging 67.7 per game, while forcing 15.2 turnovers and permitting a 40.5% shooting percentage from the field (42nd nationally).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA action?
Pick: Back Utah State
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