Utah State guard MJ Collins Jr. (2) celebrates after making a 3-pointer against San Jose State on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Logan.
By Associated Press

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — MJ Collins Jr. scored 20 points as Utah State beat Colorado State 65-61 on Friday.

Collins shot 7 for 15 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (16-3, 7-2 Mountain West Conference). Garry Clark scored 10 points while going 5 of 6 from the field. Karson Templin went 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 10 points.

Kyle Jorgensen led the way for the Rams (12-8, 3-6) with 24 points and three steals. Josh Pascarelli added 13 points for Colorado State. Rashaan Mbemba finished with 10 points and four assists.

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Adlan Elamin scored seven points in the first half and Utah State went into halftime trailing 35-25. Collins scored 17 points in the second half.

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