Utah State men’s basketball opened its 2026-27 campaign with a dominant 94-58 victory over Idaho State on Monday evening at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, according to utahstateaggies.com. The win marks the fifth straight season-opening victory for the Aggies, powered by 26 points off the bench from sophomore wing Kingston Tosi.
How Did the Aggies Pull Away After a Tight First Half?
While the final score reflects a blowout, the opening twenty minutes told a much tighter story. Idaho State battled through the early going, keeping the contest within a pair of possessions until the closing moments of the first half. The visitors headed into the locker room trailing 37-29, having successfully disrupted Utah State’s rhythm early on.
That defensive resilience vanished after intermission. The Aggies saw their shooting percentage skyrocket from 43 percent in the first half to an blistering 71 percent over the final twenty minutes, connecting on 24 of 34 attempts. Overall, Utah State outscored Idaho State 57-29 in the second half, eventually stretching its advantage to 39 points during a late 17-3 run.
What Made Kingston Tosi’s Debut Historic?
Sophomore wing Kingston Tosi delivered a performance rarely seen in a Utah State uniform. After redshirting last season, Tosi poured in 26 points and grabbed five boards in just 27 minutes of action while shooting 11-of-16 from the floor. He also anchored the defense with a team-high three steals.
utahstateaggies.com noted that Tosi’s 26 points represent the highest scoring output by any player in their Utah State debut since Jay Goodman put up 33 points against BYU on November 24, 1990. Tosi led a wave of strong newcomer performances that saw three USU players score in double figures.
Junior forward Will Hornseth added 15 points and six rebounds in 26 minutes of play, while junior guard Solomon Callaghan chipped in 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists over 31 minutes. Both players made their first starts and appearances in an Aggie uniform.
How Did Ball Movement and Depth Shape the Matchup?
Despite foul trouble limiting senior guard Mason Falslev and sophomore guard Brayden Boe to 21 and 17 minutes respectively—with both eventually fouling out—the Aggies maintained relentless pressure. Falslev still managed to flirt with a double-double, finishing with nine points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Graduate guard Dallin Hall orchestrated the offense smoothly in his debut, dishing out a game-high seven assists. As a team, Utah State tallied 26 assists on 36 made baskets, carving up the Idaho State defense and commanding the paint with a 60-30 scoring edge. The Aggies also dominated the glass, pulling down 48 rebounds to just 25 for the Bengals.
When Is Utah State Back on the Court?
The Aggies continue their 2026-27 nonconference schedule this weekend by hosting Omaha on Saturday, October 7, at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m., with a free broadcast provided on the Pac-12 YouTube page. Season tickets for the campaign are sold out, though fans can still purchase single-game tickets or nonconference passes through the university’s ticketing portal.
