Anderson finished the night with a season-high 14 points, 12 of which came from behind the 3-point arc. The Aggies were led in scoring by the guard duo of
Ian Martinez and Mason Falslev, who went for 17 points and 16 points, respectively.
The Aggies got off to a slow start in this one, giving up a 7-0 run to open the game and eventually seeing the deficit balloon
to as many as 18 points in the first half. USU struggled to keep pace with strong shooting by the Aztecs, who shot 52
percent (13-of-25) from the floor, including 46 percent (6-of-13) from 3-point range in the first 20 minutes.
San Diego State out-rebounded Utah State 16-7 in the first half, holding the Aggies without a single offensive board.
With a triple from Martinez, a steal from Jordy Barnes and a layup from Falslev,
the Aggies scored five points in the final nine seconds of the half to cut the deficit to 43-32 at the break.
Despite the early deficit, Utah State climbed right back into it as the Aggies
scored 10 of the second half’s first 12 points, including an 8-0 run, to pull back within a single possession at 45-42. USU
kept clawing away, eventually pulling even with a pair of successful free throws by Martinez with 6:52 left in the
contest. The Aggies took their first lead of the game shortly thereafter when a Falslev layup made it 56-55.
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