Utah State defeated Idaho State 94-58 in their season opener on Monday night at the Spectrum in Logan, marking the first win for Ben Jacobson as the Aggies' head coach. The victory came despite the absence of starting center Connor Turnbull, who injured his foot less than 48 hours before the game.
Sophomore forward Kingston Tosi made his career debut during the game, scoring 26 points on 11 of 16 shots, while also recording five rebounds and three steals. Star guard Mason Falslev contributed nine points and nine rebounds in 21 minutes of play. The Aggies overcame a slow start, having made only five of their first 13 shots and one of their first nine three-point attempts, to secure a three-possession lead in the final two minutes of the first half.
In North Logan, the City Council is approaching a decision regarding the Ashbourne mixed-use project. Proposed for approximately 9.9 acres at the northeast corner of 2200 North and 400 East, the project's proposed density has been reduced from 15.4 to 12.1 units per acre. Residents continue to raise concerns regarding traffic safety related to the development.
The William A. Burnard Warming Center is opening for its fifth season at St. John's Episcopal Church, located at 85 E. 100 North in Logan. The facility has added space to accommodate families. Additionally, the Valley Channel's Game of the Week is scheduled to end its 39-year run following coverage of the Ridgeline/Highland 4A football playoff game this Friday on Xfinity Channel 17.
In other local news, Taggart Student Center custodians, supported by United Campus workers of Utah, delivered a 275-signature petition to TSC Director Ray Cheatham on Monday seeking better pay for workers.
