Aggies Defeat Aztecs in Mountain West Final, 73-62

Utah State claims conference title with victory over San Diego State

Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:23am

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The Utah State Aggies defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 73-62 in the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament finals at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on March 14, 2026. The Aggies claimed the conference title with the victory over their rivals.

Why it matters

The Mountain West Conference tournament final is a highly anticipated annual event, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. This matchup between two of the conference's top teams was an important game with significant postseason implications.

The details

Utah State was led by strong performances from players like Mason Falslev and Adlan Elamin, who helped the Aggies pull away from San Diego State in the second half. The Aztecs, featuring players such as Miles Byrd and Tae Simmons, fought hard but ultimately came up short against their conference rivals.

  • The game was played on March 14, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Utah State Aggies

The Utah State University men's basketball team, representing Utah State University in the Mountain West Conference.

San Diego State Aztecs

The San Diego State University men's basketball team, representing San Diego State University in the Mountain West Conference.

Mason Falslev

A player for the Utah State Aggies.

Adlan Elamin

A player for the Utah State Aggies.

Miles Byrd

A player for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Tae Simmons

A player for the San Diego State Aztecs.

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The takeaway

The Utah State Aggies' victory over the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference tournament final was an important win that secured the Aggies' spot in the upcoming NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.