Utah State defeats San Diego State to win Mountain West Championship

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MJ Collins Jr. scored 20 points to lead No. 1 seed Utah State past No. 2 seed San Diego State 73-62 on Saturday to win the Mountain West Championship. Collins was 8-of-15 shooting and 4 of 10 behind the arc with three steals for the Aggies. Mason Falslev, the Mountain West Player of the Year, had 16 points and six assists. The Aggies led by one point with 7:40 to go before going on a 12-2 run over the next three minutes, led by a pair of 3-pointers from Collins. The Aztecs' 46 Mountain West tournament wins are the most in conference history.

Why it matters

This victory secures Utah State's spot in the NCAA Tournament, while San Diego State will have to wait to see if they receive an at-large bid. The game marks the final Mountain West Conference matchup for both teams as they transition to the Pac-12 next season.

The details

Utah State led by one point with 7:40 remaining before going on a 12-2 run over the next three minutes, with MJ Collins Jr. hitting a pair of 3-pointers to extend the lead. The Aggies never let San Diego State get closer than eight points after that. Collins finished with 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting, while Mason Falslev added 16 points and six assists for the Aggies. Reese Dixon-Waters led the Aztecs with 20 points.

• The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.