Colorado Springs, Colorado; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah State faces Air Force after Elise Livingston scored 22 points in Utah State's 70-64 victory against the San Jose State Spartans.

The rebuild of Utah State football under Bronco Mendenhall is well underway, with the Aggies now closer to spring football than they are to the end of the 2024 season. Mendenhall has been at the helm at USU for over a month — he was officially named Utah State’s new coach on Dec. 5.

Utah State defeated Nevada 90-69, showcasing strong defense and Ian Martinez's shooting. Martinez scored 23 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, while Utah State forced 18 turnovers. Coach Calhoun praised the team's aggressive play, highlighting contributions from Gateretse and others.

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Utah State faces the Air Force Falcons after Elise Livingston scored 22 points in the Aggies' 70-64 victory over the San Jose State Spartans.

The Cougars finished tied for first place last season but did not qualify for the conference championship. They are the team to beat next fall.

Utah State defeated Air Force 87-57, making 16 3-pointers in the game. Ian Martinez led with 16 points, while Isaac Johnson scored 12, both excelling from beyond the arc. Coach Jerrod Calhoun praised the team's shot selection and defensive adjustments during the game.

Kyle Field is primarily known for hosting Texas A&M Aggies football games. The stadium also hosts other events such as concerts and graduation ceremonies. The best public transportation option is to take the Aggie Spirit bus, which provides free transportation on game days.

After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Utah State looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 47-38 lead against Nevada. If Utah State keeps playing like this,

Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez has issued a statement reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable when five members leave for a rebuilt Pac-12 next year.

The Nevada Men’s Basketball team will travel to Idaho to play Boise State following their loss to San Diego State.