LOGAN, Utah — On Wednesday night, Utah State began their season in impressive fashion, defeating Alcorn State with a commanding score of 101-46. Aubin Gateretse stood out, contributing 24 points to the team’s victory.

Tucker Anderson added to the Aggies’ score with 12 points, although he had a challenging shooting night, making 4 of 12 attempts, including just 2 of 9 from three-point range. Ian Martinez also contributed significantly, finishing with 12 points while shooting 3 of 5 from the field. He was efficient from beyond the arc, making 2 of 4 attempts, and capitalized on his free throws, finishing 4 for 4.

For Alcorn State, Keionte Cornelius was the top scorer with 11 points, while Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt chipped in with 10 points of his own.

Utah State took control of the game early, establishing the lead with 14:14 left in the first half, which they never let slip away. By halftime, the Aggies held a substantial 52-14 advantage, with Martinez playing a key role in their offense. In the second half, Utah State continued to dominate, extending their lead to a staggering 61-14, largely due to a powerful 9-0 scoring run. Gateretse led the scoring in the latter half, netting 14 points.

This decisive victory marks a strong start for Utah State as they look to carry this momentum into the rest of the season.