Utah State men's basketball posted its seventh highest-scoring performance in program history on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in a 118-86 victory over Utah Tech at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Graduate guard Dallin Hall led the Aggies with a career-high 35 points, helping the team secure its third consecutive victory of the season.
Historic Scoring Milestones
The victory marked the 400th career win for head coach Ben Jacobson, making him one of only 28 active head coaches in Division I basketball with at least 400 wins. This performance also stood as the highest-scoring game in Jacobson's 21-year coaching career. The Aggies' 118 points represented the program's highest scoring output since 2019, when the team scored 129 points against Eastern Oregon, and marked the second-highest scoring performance for the program since 1986.
Hall Leads Aggie Offense
Dallin Hall delivered a dominant performance during his 31 minutes of play, scoring 21 points in the second half alone. Hall shot 12-of-16 from the floor, 7-of-9 from 3-point range, and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line to reach his career-best 35 points. In addition to his scoring, Hall contributed five rebounds and led the team with seven assists.
Aggie Offensive Surge
Senior guard Mason Falslev provided an early offensive spark, accounting for 12 of Utah State's first 18 points and totaling 17 points in the first half. Falslev finished the game with 24 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal. The Aggies maintained a lead for nearly 38 minutes of the contest, building on a 53-point first half with a 65-point second half.
Unmatched Offensive Efficiency
Utah State displayed remarkable efficiency, recording 22 assists and only two turnovers. According to Utah State University Athletics, this was the lowest turnover total for the program in records dating back to at least the 2004-05 season. Additionally, the Aggies became one of only two teams in Division I basketball during that same period to score 118 points while recording two or fewer turnovers.
Supporting Scoring Efforts
Other contributors for the Aggies included junior guard Solomon Callaghan, who scored 18 points and hit three 3-pointers within the first four minutes of the second half. Callaghan finished the game shooting 6-of-9 from 3-point range with two rebounds and two steals. Sophomore wing Kingston Tosi added 15 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, while junior forward Will Hornseth contributed 10 points and four rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
The Aggies out-rebounded the Trailblazers 44-37 and out-scored Utah Tech 54-38 in the paint. Utah State finished the game shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from 3-point range. Utah Tech finished with a 49.3 percent field goal percentage and 29.6 percent from 3-point range.
Looking Ahead
Utah State moves to a 3-0 record in nonconference play. The Aggies are scheduled to host UC San Diego on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum with tipoff set for 8 p.m.
