Utah State Basketball delivered a statement performance last Saturday, dismantling Boise State 93-68 in one of the most dominant road victories in program history. MJ Collins Jr. led the charge with 25 points, extending the Aggies’ winning streak to an impressive seven consecutive games.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Final Score: Utah State defeated Boise State 93-68 on January 10, 2026
- Winning Streak: Aggies extending their 7-game winning streak while maintaining perfect 5-0 record in Mountain West play
- Collins Jr. Performance: Senior guard shot 8-of-13 from field for 25 points, his 9th performance of 20-plus points this season
- Historic Victory: Utah State’s largest home win in Boise this century and second-largest overall win in ExtraMile Arena
Collins Jr. Dominates as Aggies Control Game From Start
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MJ Collins Jr. showcased why he leads the Mountain West in scoring, lighting up the scoreboard with 25 efficient points on 8-of-13 shooting. The senior guard scored 13 of his 25 points in the second half, helping Utah State pull away decisively. Collins Jr. has now led the Aggies’ scoring efforts 10 times this season, establishing himself as the program’s centerpiece on offense.
Utah State wasted no time asserting dominance, scoring the first 10 points of the game in just two minutes and forcing Boise State to call an immediate timeout. The Aggies shot 61 percent in the first half while holding the Broncos to just 28 percent shooting, building a commanding 46-23 halftime lead. The defensive intensity never wavered throughout the contest.
Utah State’s Balanced Attack Overwhelms Boise State
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Beyond Collins Jr., Utah State showcased remarkable balance. Junior guard Mason Falslev contributed a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds, adding five assists, three steals, and one block, epitomizing the team’s all-around excellence. Drake Allen, the senior point guard, delivered a nearly perfect game, scoring 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting while dishing eight assists with just one turnover.
Utah State also dominated the bench production, generating 27 points from reserve players. Kolby King contributed eight points, while Karson Templin added seven points, providing crucial depth that allowed the Aggies to maintain their aggressive pace.
Dominant Defensive Effort Powers Balanced Performance
The Aggies’ defense was suffocating, forcing 12 turnovers that converted into 23 points for Utah State. Control of the paint proved decisive, with Utah State out-scoring Boise State inside 40-26. The Broncos made a brief second-half push, scoring nine of the first 12 points after the break to trim the deficit to 16 points, but the Aggies responded with a 23-10 run that effectively put the game away.
| Factor | Utah State | Boise State |
| Final Score | 93 | 68 |
| Overall Record | 14-1 | 9-7 |
| Mountain West Record | 5-0 | 1-4 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 56.9% | 36.8% |
“Utah State will return to Logan next week to host Nevada on Wednesday, January 14, at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum with the game broadcast on CBS Sports Network.”
— Utah State Athletics, Official Release
Historic Performance Establishes Utah State as Mountain West Powerhouse
This victory marked Utah State’s largest-ever win in Boise across 62 all-time meetings between the programs, and the Broncos’ largest home loss this century. The Aggies’ 56.9 percent shooting, 44.0 percent three-point accuracy, and 76.2 percent free throw performance demonstrated remarkable efficiency on offense while holding Boise State to 36.8 percent from the field and 26.9 percent from three. With the win, Utah State improved to 14-1 overall while maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in Mountain West play.
Can Utah State Maintain Momentum Against Ranked Competition?
With seven consecutive victories, Utah State has emerged as one of the nation’s hottest teams heading into conference play. The Aggies recently garnered national recognition after cracking the AP Top 25 poll, receiving consideration from voters impressed by their dominant play. Collins Jr. earned Mountain West Player of the Week honors following his performance in Boise, validating his status as the league’s premier scorer. The question now becomes whether Utah State can sustain this excellence against upcoming conference opponents while Collins Jr. continues his outstanding season, or if ranked teams will find exploitable weaknesses in the Aggies’ armor.
Watch Highlights:
Sources
- ESPN – Official box score and game statistics for Utah State vs. Boise State
- AP News – Game recap reporting Collins Jr. performance and victory details
- Utah State Athletics – Official press release with comprehensive game analysis and player statistics
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