New Mexico State Aggies @ Utah State Aggies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NMSU | 37 | 32 | 69 |
USU | 40 | 33 | 73 |
Utah St. 73, New Mexico St. 69
LOGAN, Utah -- Jarred Shaw had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead Utah State to a 73-69 victory against New Mexico State on Saturday night.
In a matchup of Aggies, Spencer Butterfield had 17 points, six rebounds and five assists for Utah State (18-6, 9-5 Western Athletic), which ended New Mexico State's 12-game winning streak.
Remi Barry scored 15 points, Bandja Sy 12 and Terrel de Rouen and Daniel Mullings 11 each for New Mexico State (18-9, 12-3), which never led and failed to keep pace with Denver for second in the conference standings. New Mexico State plays at Denver in its next WAC game on March 2.
In a constantly close game, Utah State got some separation on consecutive baskets by Marcel Davis and Shaw that gave it a 60-52 lead with 8:37 left. Utah State maintained that cushion the rest of the way.
In ending New Mexico State's winning streak, Utah State returned a favor. NMSU ended Utah State's 13-game winning streak -- then the second-longest in the nation -- with a 64-51 victory on Jan. 17.
Game Information
Logan, UT
Referee:Randy McCall
Referee:Brad Ferrie
Referee:Kevin Brill
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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