- Upcoming Match: Utah State Aggies vs Boise State Broncos
- Event Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: ExtraMile Arena, Boise, ID
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Utah State Aggies (13-1) are set to visit the ExtraMile Arena this Saturday to compete against the Boise State Broncos (9-6).
In their last outing, the Utah State Aggies dominated the Air Force, securing a convincing 99-62 victory. Utah State recorded an impressive 58.5% shooting percentage (38 of 65) and successfully made 12 of their 26 three-point attempts. They converted 11 out of 17 free throws, giving them a shooting percentage of 64.7% from the line. On the boards, the Aggies gathered 36 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive end. The team also demonstrated strong playmaking with 23 assists and forced 12 turnovers while achieving 7 steals. Defensively, Utah State held their opponents to a 41.2% shooting performance (21 of 51). Air Force, meanwhile, registered 11 assists and captured 20 boards (4 offensive, 16 defensive). The Falcons shot 73.7% from the free throw line, hitting 14 of 19 attempts and made 6 out of 20 three-point tries. The Aggies committed 16 personal fouls compared to Air Force’s 15.
MJ Collins emerged as a significant contributor in the game, finishing with 20 points by connecting on 8 out of 14 field goals. He played for 24 minutes and also pulled down 3 rebounds, showcasing a 57.1% shooting efficiency but did not record any assists.
Currently, Utah State boasts a notable season record of 13-1. The team averages 12.0 turnovers per game and commits approximately 18.5 fouls per contest. They boast an average of 36.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 263 assists this season, ranking 60th nationally in assists. The Aggies excel in shooting, connecting on 38.5% of their three-point attempts (121 of 314) and achieving a 71.3% efficiency from the free throw line. They average an impressive 86.6 points per game, placing them 39th in the nation, with a field goal percentage of 52.9%.
On the defensive side, the Aggies are forcing 15.9 turnovers per game and are committing 17.4 fouls on average. They currently rank 9th nationally for assists allowed, with 148 given up this year. The Aggies allow opponents to shoot 40.5% from the field (309 of 763) and average 29.7 rebounds per game. They give up 32.5% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 40th in D-1 for points allowed per game, averaging 66.9.
In their most recent game, the Boise State Broncos faced a setback, losing to Grand Canyon, 75-58. On the rebounding front, Boise State allowed Grand Canyon to grab 34 total boards (8 on the offensive end). They finished shooting 28.6% from beyond the arc, making 6 out of 21 attempts, and went 9 for 12 (75.0%) from the charity stripe. Grand Canyon managed a 50.0% shooting rate for the game, making 30 of 60 shots, while the Broncos only hit 17 of 49 attempts, resulting in a 34.7% shooting percentage. Boise State succeeded in connecting on 4 of their 19 three-point tries (21.1%) and managed to make 20 free throws, achieving an 80.0% rate. Grand Canyon committed 19 fouls, leading to 25 free throw attempts for the Broncos. They also turned the ball over 14 times while accomplishing 4 steals, and secured 26 rebounds total, 19 defensive and 7 offensive.
Javan Buchanan was a standout for the Broncos, making 5 out of 12 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 41.7%, along with 3 rebounds. He tallied 18 points in 33 minutes played, though he did not register any assists.
The Boise State Broncos hold a record of 9-6 for the season. Offensively, the Broncos are shooting 43.2% from the field, ranking 285th in the nation. So far, they have scored 1,151 points this season (76.7 per game) and average 38.0 rebounds per contest. The team averages 13.2 assists per game (264th nationally) and commits approximately 12.5 turnovers each game. In terms of personal fouls, the Broncos are averaging 17.5 defensive fouls and have a free throw shooting percentage of 75.9%.
Defensively, Boise State permits 31.7% shooting from three-point range (99 of 312) and allows opponents to shoot 69.4% from free throws. They average giving up 11.8 assists and 30.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 61st and 33rd in the country, respectively. The Broncos are 152nd in college basketball for points allowed per game, averaging 72.2. They force opponents into 10.7 turnovers each game while allowing 44.4% shooting from the field (238th in college).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Selection: Go with Utah State
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