Utah State Aggies face Colorado State Rams in a critical Mountain West Tournament semifinal matchup on Saturday, March 15th, 2024, at 10:00 MST in the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas.

The Aggies (26-6) enter as slight 1-point favorites over the Rams (23-9). The over/under is set at 146.5 points, though recent matchups have averaged 156.4 points combined.

Both teams come in with momentum after quarterfinal victories - Utah State defeated UNLV 70-58, while Colorado State topped Nevada 67-59.

Team Strengths:

Utah State:

• 81.2 points per game (28th nationally)
• 49.4% field goal percentage (9th nationally)
• +11.6 average point differential
• Led by Ian Martinez (16.9 PPG) and Mason Falsley (14.7 PPG)

Colorado State:

• Strong defense allowing 67.3 PPG (top-50 nationally)
• 75.2 points per game on offense
• Led by Nique Clifford (18.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.3 APG)
• Jalen Lake adds 11.3 PPG

Key Players Stats:

Colorado State:

• Nique Clifford: 18.6 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.3 APG, 51.0 FG%
• 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

Utah State:

• Ian Martinez: 16.9 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 45.2 FG%
• 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, with both teams looking to advance in the tournament through their contrasting styles of high-scoring offense versus disciplined defense.

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