Utah State University carves the paint as San Diego State University turns away at Thomas and Mack Center

Utah State University moved to 73-62 over the San Diego State University as the Aggies finished 73-62 in Las Vegas, and the Aztecs closed at 62-73 on a neutral floor at 6:10 PM EDT on CBS. The Utah State Aggies vs San Diego State Aztecs match summary starts with Utah State posting 46 points in the paint while San Diego State answered with 9 blocks.

First half

Utah State took a 34-35 deficit into halftime while forcing 14 San Diego State turnovers in the game. The Aggies created 18 assists and only 6 turnovers, and that 3.6 assists-to-turnover ratio shaped their half-court offense. San Diego State put up 35 first-half points behind 10 assists, and the Aztecs stayed connected at the stripe by going 17-for-24 on free throws for 71 percent.

Second half

Utah State won the second half 39-27 as the Aggies extended their biggest lead to 12 with steady rim pressure. Utah State shot 46 percent on field goals and generated 17 points off turnovers, and those extra possessions separated the title game. The Aztecs hit 20 field goals on 49 attempts for 41 percent and went 5-for-16 from 3 for 31 percent, but San Diego State could not match Utah State’s 11 offensive rebounds.

Championship edge

Mason Falslev’s previous-game line of 16 points and 6 assists fit Utah State’s 18-assist night in the championship. MJ Collins Jr. brought over a previous-game 20-point mark, and Utah State again leaned on guard production while scoring 73 total points. Drake Allen’s previous-game 13 points aligned with Utah State’s 30 made field goals, and the Aggies’ ball movement kept the paint active. On the other side, Aztec Nation got 18 bench points, and SDSU added 14 second-chance points to stay involved despite 1 steal.

By the numbers

Utah State finished with 36 rebounds to San Diego State’s 38, and the Aggies made up that gap with 9 steals to SDSU’s 1. Utah State left points at the line by shooting 7-for-13 for 54 percent, while the Aztecs’ 71 percent helped them hang around through 8 ties and 9 lead changes. The Utah State Aggies vs San Diego State Aztecs highlights centered on Utah State’s 12 fast-break points and 23 made shots in the paint, while SDSU’s 9 blocks showed up on 9 Utah State shots blocked. The Utah State Aggies vs San Diego State Aztecs full match report also reflects Utah State’s Utah State Aggies match rating swing in the second half, when the Aggies posted 39 after scoring 34 before the break.

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