SDSU Blows Out Utah State, Moves Into First-Place Tie

Aztecs dominate Aggies in key Mountain West matchup

Feb. 28, 2026 at 4:36am

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San Diego State University's men's basketball team defeated Utah State 89-72 on Wednesday night, moving into a first-place tie atop the Mountain West Conference standings. The Aztecs shot 54.5% from the field compared to Utah State's 41.4%, outrebounded the Aggies 38-30, and had seven more assists than their opponents.

Why it matters

This win is a significant boost for SDSU's conference title hopes, as they now share the top spot in the Mountain West with a key victory over a fellow contender. The Aztecs' impressive performance on both ends of the floor showcases their potential to make a deep run in the conference tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

The details

SDSU head coach Brian Dutcher shortened his rotation, playing only nine players, which seemed to pay dividends as the Aztecs controlled the game from start to finish. The team's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Utah State to handle.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Brian Dutcher

The head coach of the San Diego State University men's basketball team.

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What’s next

SDSU will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for the Mountain West title, with key conference games remaining on their schedule.

The takeaway

SDSU's dominant win over a fellow Mountain West contender in Utah State showcases the Aztecs' potential to make a deep postseason run, as they now control their own destiny in the race for the conference championship.