San Diego State Aztecs 66, Utah State Aggies 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Utah State Aggies
Utah State Aggies defeated San Diego State Aztecs 71–66 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 0:05 swung win probability 19% → 59%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why San Diego State Aztecs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State Aztecs | 34 | 32 | 66 |
| Utah State Aggies | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 0:05 swung win probability 19% → 59%.
Why San Diego State Aztecs lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 0:05 (win probability 19% → 59% for the home side).
- Shot 45.6% eFG vs a 53.2% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-6.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State Aggies | 9–0 | H1 0:05 | 19% → 59% |