Utah State’s Darius Brown II Shines with 7 Triples in Victory Over San Jose State – Sky Bulletin
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In an impressive showing for No. 22 Utah State, Darius Brown II drilled seven 3-pointers, contributing a total of 21 points as Utah State triumphed over San Jose State with a final score of 90-70 on Wednesday. Mason Falslev also had a remarkable game, notching 20 points, helping secure a share of the Mountain West Conference regular-season title for the Aggies.
With the assistance of Great Osobor, who put up 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Javon Jackson, who tallied 15 points, the team managed to shoot 53% from the field and an even more impressive 59% from beyond the arc. Brown’s sharpshooting was evident as he connected on his initial six attempts from 3-point range until he finally missed one seven minutes into the second half. Falslev’s precision from the field was also noteworthy, shooting 8 for 11.
The Aggies (25-5, 13-4 Mountain West) have their sights set on their first outright regular-season conference title, which they can clinch with a victory against New Mexico on Saturday. Under the guidance of first-year coach Danny Sprinkle, the team has exceeded expectations set at the beginning of the season when they were predicted to finish ninth in the conference. Adding to their achievements, the Aggies won a piece of the regular-season title back in 2019 as well.
In their last dozen matchups with San Jose State (9-22, 2-16), Utah State has been victorious 11 times. Their recent form remains strong, winning six of their last seven games, while the Spartans are on a six-game losing streak, concluding their regular season.
Utah State capitalized on a San Jose State turnover early in the second half, extending their lead to 20 on a breakaway dunk by Falslev, indicating the Aggies’ dominance when at least four players score in double digits—a feat they’ve achieved 15 times this season, resulting in wins.
Leading San Jose State in scoring was Myron Amey Jr. with 20 points. Utah State showcased their superior 3-point shooting by closing the first half on a high note, with Jackson, Brown, and Falslev each sinking three-pointers, leading to a 53-37 halftime advantage.
BIG PICTURE
San Jose State: With the regular season at an end, the Spartans are reflecting on a challenging campaign that saw them achieve only two conference wins, both against Air Force.
Utah State: With a strong season heading towards its close, the Aggies are on course to mark their second-longest streak in school history with eight appearances in the Top 25 rankings.
UP NEXT
San Jose State: The team is preparing for its opening matchup in the MWC Tournament next week.
Utah State: A home game against New Mexico awaits the Aggies this coming Saturday.
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Utah State’s impressive performance against San Jose State, led by the sharpshooting Darius Brown II, has positioned them to potentially secure their first outright regular-season conference title with their upcoming game. The Aggies’ surprise run under coach Danny Sprinkle has brought excitement and exceeded preseason expectations. As the regular season winds down, both teams turn their attention to their respective next steps: Utah State to their showdown with New Mexico and San Jose State to the MWC Tournament preparations.
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