Utah State Secures Victory Over Colorado State, 65-61

In a tightly contested matchup, Utah State defeated Colorado State 65-61 on January 27, 2023, thanks in large part to a standout performance from MJ Collins Jr., who scored 20 points. The game took place at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado, marking an important win for the Aggies as they continue their campaign in the Mountain West Conference.

Collins demonstrated his scoring ability by shooting 7 for 15 from the field, including 2 for 6 from three-point range. He was also perfect from the free-throw line, making all four attempts. His efforts were instrumental in helping Utah State improve to a record of 16-3, with a conference standing of 7-2. Alongside Collins, Garry Clark and Karson Templin contributed significantly, each scoring 10 points. Clark achieved his total with an impressive shooting performance, going 5 of 6 from the field.

Despite a strong start, Utah State found themselves trailing at halftime, with the score at 35-25. Adlan Elamin managed to score seven points in the first half, but it was Collins who ignited the Aggies’ comeback after the break, scoring 17 points in the second half to lead his team to victory.

On the opposing side, Kyle Jorgensen was the standout for Colorado State, finishing the game with 24 points and three steals. Both Josh Pascarelli and Rashaan Mbemba also made contributions, scoring 13 and 10 points respectively. This performance brought Colorado State’s record to 12-8 overall, with a conference mark of 3-6.

The game highlighted both teams’ strengths and areas for improvement as the season progresses. With this victory, Utah State not only solidifies its position in the conference standings but also builds momentum as they look ahead to future matchups.