Jason Walker
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Sports writer for Cache Valley Daily, sports talk radio for KLGN 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN (4-6 p.m. weekdays). Anything Utah State University Athletics related plus Region 11 high school sports.
Starters tonight for Utah State as they host Boise State
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Aggies seemed to have settled on a new starting five. Third straight game with these guys even with returns from injury.
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Aggies seemed to have settled on a new starting five. Third straight game with these guys even with returns from injury.
January 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Starters tonight for Utah State as they host Boise State
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Aggies seemed to have settled on a new starting five. Third straight game with these guys even with returns from injury.
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Aggies seemed to have settled on a new starting five. Third straight game with these guys even with returns from injury.
FINAL - Utah State 89, Fresno State 83
Not the prettiest win, just six points as a 23-point favorite at home. But the Aggies once again show the resilience that's given them what is now a 14-1 record. They trailed by as much as 17 before rallying to take the win.
Not the prettiest win, just six points as a 23-point favorite at home. But the Aggies once again show the resilience that's given them what is now a 14-1 record. They trailed by as much as 17 before rallying to take the win.
January 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
FINAL - Utah State 89, Fresno State 83
Not the prettiest win, just six points as a 23-point favorite at home. But the Aggies once again show the resilience that's given them what is now a 14-1 record. They trailed by as much as 17 before rallying to take the win.
Not the prettiest win, just six points as a 23-point favorite at home. But the Aggies once again show the resilience that's given them what is now a 14-1 record. They trailed by as much as 17 before rallying to take the win.
Two double-doubles tonight for the Aggies. Drake Allen currently has 10 points, 11 assists. Karson Templin has 18 points and 10 rebounds.
January 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Two double-doubles tonight for the Aggies. Drake Allen currently has 10 points, 11 assists. Karson Templin has 18 points and 10 rebounds.
0:29 2nd Half - Utah State 85, Fresno State 81
Aggies have the ball and every reason to win at this point so long as there are no turnovers or excessive missed free throws.
Aggies have the ball and every reason to win at this point so long as there are no turnovers or excessive missed free throws.
January 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
0:29 2nd Half - Utah State 85, Fresno State 81
Aggies have the ball and every reason to win at this point so long as there are no turnovers or excessive missed free throws.
Aggies have the ball and every reason to win at this point so long as there are no turnovers or excessive missed free throws.
1:08 2nd Half - Utah State 83, Fresno State 79
Aggies are clinging to its lead as the Bulldogs have made an almighty push. USU's looking pretty tired as the guys on the court have played long stints this second half and only got brief rests around the 6-minute mark.
Aggies are clinging to its lead as the Bulldogs have made an almighty push. USU's looking pretty tired as the guys on the court have played long stints this second half and only got brief rests around the 6-minute mark.
January 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
1:08 2nd Half - Utah State 83, Fresno State 79
Aggies are clinging to its lead as the Bulldogs have made an almighty push. USU's looking pretty tired as the guys on the court have played long stints this second half and only got brief rests around the 6-minute mark.
Aggies are clinging to its lead as the Bulldogs have made an almighty push. USU's looking pretty tired as the guys on the court have played long stints this second half and only got brief rests around the 6-minute mark.
4:53 2nd Half - Utah State 78, Fresno State 70
A quick 6-0 run from the Bulldogs has brought the game back to a more competitive state. Aggies are bringing back Drake Allen and Mason Falslev to join the closing lineup.
A quick 6-0 run from the Bulldogs has brought the game back to a more competitive state. Aggies are bringing back Drake Allen and Mason Falslev to join the closing lineup.
January 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
4:53 2nd Half - Utah State 78, Fresno State 70
A quick 6-0 run from the Bulldogs has brought the game back to a more competitive state. Aggies are bringing back Drake Allen and Mason Falslev to join the closing lineup.
A quick 6-0 run from the Bulldogs has brought the game back to a more competitive state. Aggies are bringing back Drake Allen and Mason Falslev to join the closing lineup.
Can hardly speak higher praise for Drake Allen and his performance tonight. He's going to the bench after a long stint this second half and will take a seat with 8 points and 10 assists. He's been a massive creator in this game, even without being a super-high scorer.
January 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Can hardly speak higher praise for Drake Allen and his performance tonight. He's going to the bench after a long stint this second half and will take a seat with 8 points and 10 assists. He's been a massive creator in this game, even without being a super-high scorer.
9:48 2nd Half - Utah State 69, Fresno State 59
Aggies taking control now. Dexter Akanno just converted an and-one on a poster dunk to give USU its largest lead so far. He's got 11 with Karson Templin up to 15 points, including a key 3-pointer that was also part of this growing lead.
Aggies taking control now. Dexter Akanno just converted an and-one on a poster dunk to give USU its largest lead so far. He's got 11 with Karson Templin up to 15 points, including a key 3-pointer that was also part of this growing lead.
January 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
9:48 2nd Half - Utah State 69, Fresno State 59
Aggies taking control now. Dexter Akanno just converted an and-one on a poster dunk to give USU its largest lead so far. He's got 11 with Karson Templin up to 15 points, including a key 3-pointer that was also part of this growing lead.
Aggies taking control now. Dexter Akanno just converted an and-one on a poster dunk to give USU its largest lead so far. He's got 11 with Karson Templin up to 15 points, including a key 3-pointer that was also part of this growing lead.
11:32 2nd Half - Utah State 59, Fresno State 56
Aggies have earned their first lead of the night, the latest surge powered by forcing turnovers and making 5 of their last 7 shots (one of those misses was due to a missed goaltend call by the officials).
Aggies have earned their first lead of the night, the latest surge powered by forcing turnovers and making 5 of their last 7 shots (one of those misses was due to a missed goaltend call by the officials).
January 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
11:32 2nd Half - Utah State 59, Fresno State 56
Aggies have earned their first lead of the night, the latest surge powered by forcing turnovers and making 5 of their last 7 shots (one of those misses was due to a missed goaltend call by the officials).
Aggies have earned their first lead of the night, the latest surge powered by forcing turnovers and making 5 of their last 7 shots (one of those misses was due to a missed goaltend call by the officials).
15:53 2nd Half - Utah State 45, Fresno State 50
A little factoid, the first 6 FGA from Fresno State this half were at the rim. The Aggies have attempted five straight threes (only made one).
A little factoid, the first 6 FGA from Fresno State this half were at the rim. The Aggies have attempted five straight threes (only made one).
January 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
15:53 2nd Half - Utah State 45, Fresno State 50
A little factoid, the first 6 FGA from Fresno State this half were at the rim. The Aggies have attempted five straight threes (only made one).
A little factoid, the first 6 FGA from Fresno State this half were at the rim. The Aggies have attempted five straight threes (only made one).
HALFTIME - Utah State 39, Fresno State 42
Utah State closed the half on a 12-2 run, giving the end of the half a very different feel from most of the rest of the half where the Aggies trailed by double figures (and as much as 17).
Utah State closed the half on a 12-2 run, giving the end of the half a very different feel from most of the rest of the half where the Aggies trailed by double figures (and as much as 17).
January 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
HALFTIME - Utah State 39, Fresno State 42
Utah State closed the half on a 12-2 run, giving the end of the half a very different feel from most of the rest of the half where the Aggies trailed by double figures (and as much as 17).
Utah State closed the half on a 12-2 run, giving the end of the half a very different feel from most of the rest of the half where the Aggies trailed by double figures (and as much as 17).
3:59 1st Half - Utah State 27, Fresno State 36
Aggies have cut the deficit to single digits, but they've missed several opportunities to draw even closer, thrown away in the form of turnovers and missing some good FGA. But the good news, though, is they're not playing awful like they were earlier.
Aggies have cut the deficit to single digits, but they've missed several opportunities to draw even closer, thrown away in the form of turnovers and missing some good FGA. But the good news, though, is they're not playing awful like they were earlier.
January 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
3:59 1st Half - Utah State 27, Fresno State 36
Aggies have cut the deficit to single digits, but they've missed several opportunities to draw even closer, thrown away in the form of turnovers and missing some good FGA. But the good news, though, is they're not playing awful like they were earlier.
Aggies have cut the deficit to single digits, but they've missed several opportunities to draw even closer, thrown away in the form of turnovers and missing some good FGA. But the good news, though, is they're not playing awful like they were earlier.
6:55 1st Half - Utah State 19, Fresno State 32
A bit of a spark of life the last couple minutes, but it came after the Aggies went down 17 points (30-13). Tucker Anderson has a FT to potentially cut the lead to 12, but there's a lot that has to change on offense and defense.
A bit of a spark of life the last couple minutes, but it came after the Aggies went down 17 points (30-13). Tucker Anderson has a FT to potentially cut the lead to 12, but there's a lot that has to change on offense and defense.
January 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
6:55 1st Half - Utah State 19, Fresno State 32
A bit of a spark of life the last couple minutes, but it came after the Aggies went down 17 points (30-13). Tucker Anderson has a FT to potentially cut the lead to 12, but there's a lot that has to change on offense and defense.
A bit of a spark of life the last couple minutes, but it came after the Aggies went down 17 points (30-13). Tucker Anderson has a FT to potentially cut the lead to 12, but there's a lot that has to change on offense and defense.
Utah State's getting run out of its own dang building right now
January 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Utah State's getting run out of its own dang building right now
11:30 1st Half - Utah State 13, Fresno State 21
Aggies are still in a funk offensively, though it's been a little better the last couple minutes.. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are having their best shooting night of the year so far, 57% both overall and from three and have FTs out of the break.
Aggies are still in a funk offensively, though it's been a little better the last couple minutes.. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are having their best shooting night of the year so far, 57% both overall and from three and have FTs out of the break.
January 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
11:30 1st Half - Utah State 13, Fresno State 21
Aggies are still in a funk offensively, though it's been a little better the last couple minutes.. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are having their best shooting night of the year so far, 57% both overall and from three and have FTs out of the break.
Aggies are still in a funk offensively, though it's been a little better the last couple minutes.. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are having their best shooting night of the year so far, 57% both overall and from three and have FTs out of the break.
15:28 1st Half - Utah State 5, Fresno State 10
Not a great start defensively for the Aggies. They've allowed easy shots to a team that's struggled to finish shots all year. Bulldogs made 4 of their first 5 shots, USU is just 2/6 from the field itself.
Not a great start defensively for the Aggies. They've allowed easy shots to a team that's struggled to finish shots all year. Bulldogs made 4 of their first 5 shots, USU is just 2/6 from the field itself.
January 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
15:28 1st Half - Utah State 5, Fresno State 10
Not a great start defensively for the Aggies. They've allowed easy shots to a team that's struggled to finish shots all year. Bulldogs made 4 of their first 5 shots, USU is just 2/6 from the field itself.
Not a great start defensively for the Aggies. They've allowed easy shots to a team that's struggled to finish shots all year. Bulldogs made 4 of their first 5 shots, USU is just 2/6 from the field itself.
Starters for Utah State in their return to the Spectrum to host Fresno State
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
January 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Starters for Utah State in their return to the Spectrum to host Fresno State
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Tucker Anderson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Utah State's starters tonight vs Saint Mary's
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Isaac Johnson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Just the fourth unique starting unit for the Aggies as Albury gets his first start at USU in place of the injured Drake Allen.
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Isaac Johnson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Just the fourth unique starting unit for the Aggies as Albury gets his first start at USU in place of the injured Drake Allen.
December 23, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Utah State's starters tonight vs Saint Mary's
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Isaac Johnson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Just the fourth unique starting unit for the Aggies as Albury gets his first start at USU in place of the injured Drake Allen.
G - Deyton Albury
G - Mason Falslev
G - Ian Martinez
F - Isaac Johnson
C - Aubin Gateretse
Just the fourth unique starting unit for the Aggies as Albury gets his first start at USU in place of the injured Drake Allen.
FINAL - Utah State 73, UC San Diego 75
Aggies lose for the first time this season. They shot 28 percent in the second half, allowing the Tritons to pull ahead and become the first non-Mountain West team to defeat USU in the Spectrum since 2022.
Aggies lose for the first time this season. They shot 28 percent in the second half, allowing the Tritons to pull ahead and become the first non-Mountain West team to defeat USU in the Spectrum since 2022.
December 18, 2024 at 4:11 AM
FINAL - Utah State 73, UC San Diego 75
Aggies lose for the first time this season. They shot 28 percent in the second half, allowing the Tritons to pull ahead and become the first non-Mountain West team to defeat USU in the Spectrum since 2022.
Aggies lose for the first time this season. They shot 28 percent in the second half, allowing the Tritons to pull ahead and become the first non-Mountain West team to defeat USU in the Spectrum since 2022.
0:20 2nd Half - Utah State 69, UC San Diego 71
Hope is alive. UCSD has the ball, but the Aggies are on a 5-0 run powered by a Karson Templin 3-pointer and fast break layup. It'll take more miracles (and/or missed FTs), but Utah State isn't dead yet.
Hope is alive. UCSD has the ball, but the Aggies are on a 5-0 run powered by a Karson Templin 3-pointer and fast break layup. It'll take more miracles (and/or missed FTs), but Utah State isn't dead yet.
December 18, 2024 at 4:04 AM
0:20 2nd Half - Utah State 69, UC San Diego 71
Hope is alive. UCSD has the ball, but the Aggies are on a 5-0 run powered by a Karson Templin 3-pointer and fast break layup. It'll take more miracles (and/or missed FTs), but Utah State isn't dead yet.
Hope is alive. UCSD has the ball, but the Aggies are on a 5-0 run powered by a Karson Templin 3-pointer and fast break layup. It'll take more miracles (and/or missed FTs), but Utah State isn't dead yet.
1:15 2nd Half - Utah State 64, UC San Diego 69
Aggies undefeated record is in dire straits. They've not made a field goal in the last five minutes with the Tritons taking full advantage the last few possessions. They're on an 8-2 run to take this lead.
Aggies undefeated record is in dire straits. They've not made a field goal in the last five minutes with the Tritons taking full advantage the last few possessions. They're on an 8-2 run to take this lead.
December 18, 2024 at 3:59 AM
1:15 2nd Half - Utah State 64, UC San Diego 69
Aggies undefeated record is in dire straits. They've not made a field goal in the last five minutes with the Tritons taking full advantage the last few possessions. They're on an 8-2 run to take this lead.
Aggies undefeated record is in dire straits. They've not made a field goal in the last five minutes with the Tritons taking full advantage the last few possessions. They're on an 8-2 run to take this lead.
3:39 2nd Half - Utah State 60, UC San Diego 60
Utah State is just barely clinging to this game with its defense. They've missed 9 of their last 10. Deyton Albury has two free throw to take the lead back, but the Aggies have to get some field goal to fall if they're going to close this one out.
Utah State is just barely clinging to this game with its defense. They've missed 9 of their last 10. Deyton Albury has two free throw to take the lead back, but the Aggies have to get some field goal to fall if they're going to close this one out.
December 18, 2024 at 3:51 AM
3:39 2nd Half - Utah State 60, UC San Diego 60
Utah State is just barely clinging to this game with its defense. They've missed 9 of their last 10. Deyton Albury has two free throw to take the lead back, but the Aggies have to get some field goal to fall if they're going to close this one out.
Utah State is just barely clinging to this game with its defense. They've missed 9 of their last 10. Deyton Albury has two free throw to take the lead back, but the Aggies have to get some field goal to fall if they're going to close this one out.
7:55 2nd Half - Utah State 53, UC San Diego 54
With Mason Falslev and Ian Martinez on the bench, the Aggie offense hasn't managed to produce points the last two minutes. UCSD, despite making just one field goal in the last five minutes, has taken the lead for the first time this half.
With Mason Falslev and Ian Martinez on the bench, the Aggie offense hasn't managed to produce points the last two minutes. UCSD, despite making just one field goal in the last five minutes, has taken the lead for the first time this half.
December 18, 2024 at 3:37 AM
7:55 2nd Half - Utah State 53, UC San Diego 54
With Mason Falslev and Ian Martinez on the bench, the Aggie offense hasn't managed to produce points the last two minutes. UCSD, despite making just one field goal in the last five minutes, has taken the lead for the first time this half.
With Mason Falslev and Ian Martinez on the bench, the Aggie offense hasn't managed to produce points the last two minutes. UCSD, despite making just one field goal in the last five minutes, has taken the lead for the first time this half.
MASSIVE momentum play as Karson Templin got a block on one end (and made sure to give the old finder shake) and then Tucker Anderson tipped the ball to himself and finished a fast-break dunk. Aggies go up 53-47 with 10 to play.
December 18, 2024 at 3:31 AM
MASSIVE momentum play as Karson Templin got a block on one end (and made sure to give the old finder shake) and then Tucker Anderson tipped the ball to himself and finished a fast-break dunk. Aggies go up 53-47 with 10 to play.
Referee waited two business days to call the worst blocking foul I've ever seen
December 18, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Referee waited two business days to call the worst blocking foul I've ever seen