LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Utah State defeated Nevada 79-66 in a Mountain West men’s basketball game Friday at T-Mobile Arena. The Aggies led 39-32 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half.

Adlan Elamin led Utah State with 15 points. Mason Falslev and Drake Allen each added 12 points, with Allen dishing six assists. Vaughn Weems paced Nevada with 17 points.

Utah State improved to 27-6. Nevada fell to 22-12. The teams split their two regular-season meetings.