Utah State Aggies dominate Memphis Tigers in home matchup

The Aggies cruise to a double-digit victory over the struggling Tigers in Mountain West vs. AAC clash.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Utah State Aggies, led by standout guards MJ Collins Jr. and Mason Falslev, easily defeated the Memphis Tigers 83-69 in a Saturday night college basketball matchup. Utah State, currently atop the Mountain West standings, improved to 21-3 overall and 12-2 in conference play with the victory, while Memphis fell to 12-12 on the season and 7-5 in the American Athletic Conference.

Why it matters

This win solidifies Utah State's position as one of the top teams in the Mountain West, while Memphis continues to struggle to find consistency under head coach Penny Hardaway. The Aggies' strong offensive and defensive performances showcase their ability to compete with top teams, while the Tigers' loss raises further questions about their NCAA Tournament hopes.

The details

Utah State dominated the game from start to finish, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Aggies shot 50.7% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range, led by 18 points from Collins Jr. and 16 points from Falslev. Memphis, on the other hand, shot just 43.7% from the field and 32.2% from three, with Dug McDaniel and Sincere Parker scoring 12.9 and 11.7 points per game respectively. Utah State also outrebounded Memphis 35.4 to 37.1 and forced 14.3 opponent turnovers per game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. EST.

The players

MJ Collins Jr.

A standout guard for the Utah State Aggies, averaging 18.3 points per game and shooting 39% from three-point range.

Mason Falslev

Another talented guard for the Utah State Aggies, averaging 16.1 points per game and shooting 39% from three-point range.

Dug McDaniel

The leading scorer for the Memphis Tigers, averaging 12.9 points per game.

Sincere Parker

A key contributor for the Memphis Tigers, averaging 11.7 points per game.

Penny Hardaway

The head coach of the Memphis Tigers, who is facing increasing pressure to turn the program around.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. Our guys executed the game plan perfectly and were able to control the tempo throughout.”

— Ryan Odom, Head Coach, Utah State Aggies (Utah State Athletics)

“We just couldn't get into a rhythm offensively and struggled to contain their guards. It's a tough loss, but we'll go back to the drawing board and try to bounce back.”

— Penny Hardaway, Head Coach, Memphis Tigers (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

What’s next

Utah State will look to continue its strong play as it pushes for a Mountain West regular season title, while Memphis will try to regroup and improve its NCAA Tournament resume in the final weeks of the season.

The takeaway

This game showcased the stark contrast between the surging Utah State Aggies and the inconsistent Memphis Tigers. The Aggies' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for the Tigers to handle, underscoring the work Penny Hardaway still has to do to get Memphis back to being a consistent contender.