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Utah State Aggies Host Memphis Tigers in Nonconference Clash
Aggies look to stay hot against Tigers in late-season matchup
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Utah State Aggies, currently leading the Mountain West Conference, will take a break from conference play to host the Memphis Tigers in a nonconference matchup. The Aggies have won six straight games and are led by a pair of high-scoring veterans, while Memphis is looking to bounce back from a recent loss.
Why it matters
This late-season nonconference game provides Utah State an opportunity to test itself against a high-profile opponent before returning to its conference schedule, which features several tough matchups. For Memphis, it's a chance to pick up a quality win on the road against one of the top teams in the Mountain West.
The details
Utah State (21-3, 12-2 MWC) has been led by Vanderbilt transfer MJ Collins, who is averaging 18.3 points per game, and junior Mason Falslev, who is putting up 16.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest. The Aggies lead the Mountain West in scoring, field goal percentage, and turnover margin. Memphis (12-12, 7-5 AAC) is coming off a loss to North Texas and is paced by Kansas State transfer Dug McDaniel, who is averaging 12.9 points and 4.7 assists per game.
- Utah State hosts Memphis on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
- Following the Memphis game, Utah State faces a challenging conference schedule including matchups against Boise State, Nevada, San Diego State, Grand Canyon, UNLV, and New Mexico.
The players
MJ Collins
A Vanderbilt transfer, Collins leads Utah State and ranks third in the Mountain West with 18.3 points per game.
Mason Falslev
A 6-foot-4 junior, Falslev is second on the team and seventh in the conference with 16.1 points per game, while also grabbing 5.7 rebounds per contest.
Dug McDaniel
The Kansas State transfer is averaging 12.9 points and 4.7 assists per game for Memphis.
Penny Hardaway
The former NBA star is the head coach of the Memphis Tigers.
What they’re saying
“Utah State is just too complete as a team to drop a game of this magnitude late in the season.”
— Ron Counts, Author (herosports.com)
What’s next
Following the matchup with Memphis, Utah State will face a challenging conference schedule that includes games against Boise State, Nevada, San Diego State, Grand Canyon, UNLV, and New Mexico.
The takeaway
This late-season nonconference game provides Utah State an opportunity to test itself against a high-profile opponent before returning to its conference schedule, which features several tough matchups. For Memphis, it's a chance to pick up a quality win on the road against one of the top teams in the Mountain West.
