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A college basketball preview of the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 matchup between Utah State and Arizona highlights Utah State’s ball‑moving offense and disruptive, shape-shifting defense led by coach Jerrod Calhoun, with top scorers Mason Falslev and MJ Collins. Arizona’s size and paint dominance pose a tough test, and the expert predicts Arizona wins 82‑66, noting possible coaching rumors around Calhoun.
Villanova coach Kevin Willard joked midgame that he would “fire my staff” after Utah State exploited baseline out-of-bounds defense, a quip he later called a joke; the Wildcats were eliminated in the NCAA Tournament first round with an 86-76 loss, as Utah State dominated the paint and Willard’s team faced defensive lapses.
Zach Edey's dominant performance with 23 points and 14 rebounds led the top-seeded Purdue Boilermakers to a 106-67 victory over eighth-seeded Utah State, advancing them to the NCAA Tournament's second weekend. Purdue set a school record for victories and points in a March Madness game, with Edey becoming the first player since 1968 to achieve at least 50 points, 35 rebounds, and a 65.0% field goal percentage through two rounds. Next, they face Gonzaga in the Midwest Region semifinals.
The live score and stats from the San Diego State Aztecs vs. Utah State Aggies game on March 15, 2024, show a close match with the Aggies leading early on. Great Osobor and Ian Martinez made significant contributions for the Aggies, while Micah Parrish and Darrion Trammell scored for the Aztecs.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers volleyball team secured a three-set victory against the Utah State Aggies in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, tallying 12 blocks along the way. Lydia Grote led the Gophers' attack with 10 kills, while Kylie Murr contributed 17 digs. Minnesota's strong defensive performance and perseverance propelled them to the win. They will face No. 3 seeded Creighton in the next round.
The BYU Cougars women's soccer team defeated the Utah State Aggies 2-0 in the first round of the NCAA women's soccer tournament, securing a spot in the second round. BYU's Kendell Petersen and Olivia Wade-Katoa scored the goals, while goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez made three saves for the shutout. The Cougars outshot the Aggies and will now face USC in the second round.
The Utah State Aggies suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Fresno State Bulldogs in the final minute of the game. Despite mounting a comeback and taking the lead, the Aggies were unable to hold on as Fresno State scored a touchdown to retake the lead. A late interception sealed the victory for Fresno State. The Aggies' performance was praised by their coach, but untimely penalties and a strong third quarter from Fresno State contributed to their loss. The Aggies will need to win three of their final five games to make it to a bowl game this season.
The coaching staff of the James Madison Dukes attempted to get referees to overturn a touchdown call by showing them a video on a cellphone during their game against the Utah State Aggies. Despite their efforts, the call stood, and Utah State scored their first touchdown. James Madison went on to win the game 45-38, with quarterback Jordan McCloud throwing for four touchdowns and running for two more. James Madison improved to 4-0 on the season, while Utah State fell to 1-3.
The top-ranked BYU Cougars women's soccer team suffered their first loss of the season, losing 1-0 to the Utah State Aggies. Summer Diamond scored the winning goal for the Aggies, while Diera Walton became Utah State's all-time leader in shutouts. Despite outshooting their opponents, BYU couldn't find the back of the net. The loss comes after a draw against TCU, and the Cougars will look to bounce back in their next game against Baylor.
Missouri Tigers defied predictive metrics and defeated Utah State Aggies 76-65 in the NCAA Tournament. Despite being considered an underdog, Missouri's unique style of play and physicality helped them secure the win. Comparing statistical profiles of mid-major and power conference teams is inherently problematic, and the randomness element of the tournament has nailed many analytics darlings. In other March Madness news, Princeton beat Arizona, Virginia lost to Furman, and Alabama won their first game amidst controversy.
Missouri Tigers, a No. 7 seed in the South region, will face off against No. 10 seed Utah State Aggies in the NCAA tournament. The Aggies are favored to win by Vegas oddsmakers and ESPN's Jay Bilas. Both teams have a similar style of play, pushing the ball ahead in transition and taking a high number of 3-pointers. Missouri's head coach, Dennis Gates, is looking forward to seeing his team give their best effort in their first tournament appearance under his leadership. The game will take place in Sacramento, California, and will be broadcast on TNT.