A high-stakes Mountain West Tournament semifinal features No. 3 Utah State (26-6) facing No. 2 Colorado State (23-9) at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 15th at 10:00 MST.

The Aggies enter as 1-point favorites with an over/under of 146.5. Both teams advanced through decisive quarterfinal victories - Utah State defeated UNLV 70-58, while Colorado State topped Nevada 67-59.

Utah State's elite offense (81.2 PPG, 28th nationally) is powered by efficient shooting (49.4%, 9th nationally). Ian Martinez (16.9 PPG) and Mason Falsley (14.7 PPG) lead their attack. The Aggies outpace opponents by 11.6 points per game with a +371 scoring differential.

Colorado State counters with strong defense, allowing just 67.3 PPG (top-50 nationally) while scoring 75.2 PPG. Nique Clifford dominates with 18.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, and 4.3 APG, supported by Jalen Lake's 11.3 PPG.

Key Contributors - Colorado State:

• Nique Clifford: 18.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.3 APG, 51.0 FG%, 39.0 3PT%
• Jalen Lake: 11.3 PPG, 2.0 APG, 2.9 RPG
• Kyan Evans: 10.3 PPG, 3.1 APG, 3.0 RPG
• Jaylen Crocker-Johnson: 9.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG
• Ethan Morton: 3.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.4 APG

Key Contributors - Utah State:

• Ian Martinez: 16.9 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 45.2 FG%, 38.1 3PT%
• Mason Falslev: 14.7 PPG, 3.8 APG, 6.2 RPG
• Dexter Akanno: 8.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 44.2 3PT%
• Drake Allen: 7.4 PPG, 3.9 APG, 1.2 SPG
• Karson Templin: 7.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 52.7 FG%

The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, featuring two evenly matched teams battling for tournament advancement.

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