Utah State Defeats New Mexico 86-66

Mason Falslev scores 19 points to lead the Aggies over the Lobos

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Mason Falslev scored 19 points to help Utah State defeat New Mexico 86-66 on Wednesday night. Michael Collins Jr. added 14 points and Karson Templin had 12 points for the Aggies. Tomislav Buljan led the Lobos with 17 points and 7 rebounds.

Why it matters

This Mountain West Conference matchup between two of the top teams in the league was an important conference game that could impact the standings and tournament seeding as the season winds down.

The details

Utah State took the lead late in the first half and never trailed again. The Aggies pulled away in the second half, outscoring New Mexico by 17 points. Falslev led the way with 13 second-half points.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • Utah State led 36-33 at halftime.

The players

Mason Falslev

A key player for Utah State, scoring 19 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-5 from 3-point range.

Michael Collins Jr.

Contributed 14 points for the Aggies.

Karson Templin

Scored 12 points for Utah State.

Tomislav Buljan

Led New Mexico with 17 points and 7 rebounds.

Tajavis Miller

Added 11 points for the Lobos.

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What’s next

Utah State will look to continue its strong conference play, while New Mexico will aim to bounce back in its next Mountain West matchup.

The takeaway

Utah State's balanced scoring attack and strong second-half performance were key factors in the Aggies' victory over a tough New Mexico squad in this Mountain West showdown.