{"id":35660,"date":"2026-01-14T23:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T03:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/utah-state-beats-boise-state-93-68-as-collins-jr-scores-25-points\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T23:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T03:38:40","slug":"86259-utah-state-beats-boise-state-93-68-as-collins-jr-scores-25-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/86259-utah-state-beats-boise-state-93-68-as-collins-jr-scores-25-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Utah State beats Boise State 93-68 as Collins Jr. scores 25 points"},"content":{"rendered":"

Utah State Basketball<\/b> delivered a statement performance last Saturday, dismantling Boise State 93-68<\/b> in one of the most dominant road victories in program history. MJ Collins Jr.<\/b> led the charge with 25 points<\/b>, extending the Aggies’ winning streak to an impressive seven consecutive games<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Final Score:<\/b> Utah State defeated Boise State 93-68 on January 10, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Winning Streak:<\/b> Aggies extending their 7-game winning streak while maintaining perfect 5-0 record in Mountain West play<\/li>\n
  • Collins Jr. Performance:<\/b> Senior guard shot 8-of-13 from field for 25 points, his 9th performance of 20-plus points this season<\/li>\n
  • Historic Victory:<\/b> Utah State’s largest home win in Boise this century and second-largest overall win in ExtraMile Arena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Collins Jr. Dominates as Aggies Control Game From Start<\/h2>\n

    MJ Collins Jr.<\/b> showcased why he leads the Mountain West<\/b> in scoring, lighting up the scoreboard with 25 efficient points<\/b> on 8-of-13 shooting<\/b>. The senior guard<\/b> scored 13 of his 25 points<\/b> in the second half, helping Utah State pull away decisively. Collins Jr.<\/b> has now led the Aggies’ scoring efforts 10 times this season<\/b>, establishing himself as the program’s centerpiece on offense.<\/p>\n

    Utah State wasted no time asserting dominance, scoring the first 10 points<\/b> of the game in just two minutes and forcing Boise State<\/b> to call an immediate timeout. The Aggies shot 61 percent<\/b> in the first half while holding the Broncos<\/b> to just 28 percent shooting<\/b>, building a commanding 46-23 halftime lead<\/b>. The defensive intensity never wavered throughout the contest.<\/p>\n

    Utah State’s Balanced Attack Overwhelms Boise State<\/h2>\n

    Beyond Collins Jr.<\/b>, Utah State<\/b> showcased remarkable balance. Junior guard Mason Falslev<\/b> contributed a double-double with 16 points<\/b> and nine rebounds<\/b>, adding five assists<\/b>, three steals<\/b>, and one block<\/b>, epitomizing the team’s all-around excellence. Drake Allen<\/b>, the senior point guard<\/b>, delivered a nearly perfect game, scoring 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting<\/b> while dishing eight assists<\/b> with just one turnover<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Utah State<\/b> also dominated the bench production, generating 27 points<\/b> from reserve players. Kolby King<\/b> contributed eight points<\/b>, while Karson Templin<\/b> added seven points<\/b>, providing crucial depth that allowed the Aggies to maintain their aggressive pace.<\/p>\n

    Dominant Defensive Effort Powers Balanced Performance<\/h2>\n

    The Aggies’ defense<\/b> was suffocating, forcing 12 turnovers<\/b> that converted into 23 points<\/b> for Utah State. Control of the paint proved decisive, with Utah State<\/b> out-scoring Boise State<\/b> inside 40-26<\/b>. The Broncos<\/b> made a brief second-half push, scoring nine of the first 12 points<\/b> after the break to trim the deficit to 16 points<\/b>, but the Aggies responded<\/b> with a 23-10 run<\/b> that effectively put the game away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nUtah State<\/td>\nBoise State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Final Score<\/td>\n93<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Overall Record<\/td>\n14-1<\/td>\n9-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mountain West Record<\/td>\n5-0<\/td>\n1-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Field Goal Percentage<\/td>\n56.9%<\/td>\n36.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    \n“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.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Utah State Athletics<\/b>, Official Release<\/p>\n

    Historic Performance Establishes Utah State as Mountain West Powerhouse<\/h2>\n

    This victory marked Utah State’s largest-ever win in Boise<\/b> across 62 all-time meetings<\/b> between the programs, and the Broncos’ largest home loss this century<\/b>. The Aggies’ 56.9 percent shooting<\/b>, 44.0 percent three-point accuracy<\/b>, and 76.2 percent free throw performance<\/b> demonstrated remarkable efficiency on offense while holding Boise State<\/b> to 36.8 percent from the field<\/b> and 26.9 percent from three<\/b>. With the win, Utah State<\/b> improved to 14-1 overall<\/b> while maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in Mountain West play<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Can Utah State Maintain Momentum Against Ranked Competition?<\/h2>\n

    With seven consecutive victories<\/b>, Utah State<\/b> has emerged as one of the nation’s hottest teams heading into conference play. The Aggies<\/b> recently garnered national recognition after cracking the AP Top 25 poll<\/b>, receiving consideration from voters impressed by their dominant play. Collins Jr.<\/b> earned Mountain West Player of the Week<\/b> honors following his performance in Boise, validating his status as the league’s premier scorer<\/b>. The question now becomes whether Utah State<\/b> can sustain this excellence against upcoming conference opponents while Collins Jr.<\/b> continues his outstanding season, or if ranked teams<\/b> will find exploitable weaknesses in the Aggies’ armor<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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