Utah State Holds Off Grand Canyon Rally in Tight Home Victory

LOGAN, Utah (Interstat) — Utah State withstood a second-half surge from Grand Canyon to secure a 74-69 men’s basketball victory Saturday at a sold-out Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

The Aggies built a 14-point halftime lead behind efficient shooting, but the Antelopes charged back after the break. Grand Canyon’s Jaden Henley scored 22 points and Makaih Williams added 19, cutting the deficit to a single possession in the final minute. Utah State sealed the win at the free-throw line.

Karson Templin and Drake Allen each scored 15 points for the Aggies, who improved to 24-5. Utah State shot 11 for 23 from 3-point range and forced 14 turnovers. Grand Canyon fell to 17-11 despite shooting 12 of 13 from the foul line.