USU (8-1)      44  35  — 79
CHAR (4-6)     30  23  — 53

UTAH STATE — D. Allen 2-3 0-0 4; T. Anderson 2-4 0-0 6; J. Barnes 1-3 0-0 2; G. Clark 2-2 0-0 4; M. Collins 7-13 4-5 18; A. Elamin 1-3 2-2 4; *M. Falslev 7-12 8-8 22; L. Kearney 0-1 0-0 0; Z. Keller 1-2 0-2 2; K. King 1-4 0-0 3; E. Perryman 1-3 0-0 2; K. Templin 4-8 2-2 12.Totals 29-58 16-19 79.
CHARLOTTE — A. Bailey 0-0 0-0 0; K. Blackmon 0-7 2-2 2; *A. Bonke 2-4 2-4 7; B. Bradford 4-10 5-6 13; E. Butler 0-0 1-2 1; A. Conyers 3-7 0-0 8; S. Elliott 1-3 1-4 4; M. Freeman 1-3 0-0 2; D. Harrison 1-4 0-2 2; K. Mading 2-3 0-0 4; D. Mingo 4-10 0-0 10; N. Richart 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 18-51 11-20 53. 
Three-point goals: USU 5-21 (D. Allen 0-1; T. Anderson 2-4; M. Collins 0-3; A. Elamin 0-2; M. Falslev 0-3; L. Kearney 0-1; K. King 1-3; E. Perryman 0-1; K. Templin 2-3), CHAR 6-27 (K. Blackmon 0-6; A. Bonke 1-2; B. Bradford 0-2; A. Conyers 2-6; S. Elliott 1-2; M. Freeman 0-2; D. Harrison 0-2; K. Mading 0-1; D. Mingo 2-4). Rebounds: USU 27, CHAR 31. Assists: USU 17 (M. Falslev 6), CHAR 8 (B. Bradford 2). Possessions: 66. Halftime: Utah State 44, Charlotte 30. 
Attendance: 2,530. 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Utah State cruised to a 79-53 men’s basketball victory over Charlotte on Sunday at Halton Arena, bouncing back from its first loss of the season. The Aggies led 44-30 at halftime and never relented, holding the 49ers to 23 second-half points before an announced crowd of 2,530. Mason Falslev led all scorers with 22 points and added six assists for Utah State, which improved to 8-1. MJ Collins contributed 18 points. Charlotte, which fell to 4-6, was paced by Ben Bradford’s 13 points. Anton Bonke grabbed 13 rebounds for the 49ers. Utah State covered the spread as a 10.5-point favorite.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — A surging Utah State squad looks to rebound from its first loss when it visits a struggling Charlotte team in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup Sunday at Halton Arena. The Aggies (7-1) saw their seven-game win streak snapped in a 74-61 defeat at South Florida on Thursday. Despite the loss, Utah State has been one of the nation’s early surprises, boasting a potent offense that averaged 86.1 points during its winning streak. Their lone blemish came in a game where they shot just 37.7% from the field. Guard Mason Falslev has been the catalyst, scoring 19 points in the loss to South Florida. Over his last five games, the dynamic guard is averaging 17.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists, including a 24-point, 7-rebound performance at Tulane on Nov. 21. He and backcourt mate MJ Collins, who also scored 19 against USF, form a formidable scoring duo. Charlotte (4-5) seeks consistency after alternating wins and losses over its past five games. The 49ers are coming off a 74-57 home victory over North Carolina A&T on Tuesday, where freshman Arden Conyers provided a spark off the bench with 13 points and a block in 23 minutes. Conyers has seen his role increase recently, averaging 10.5 points over the last two contests. The 49ers have struggled defensively, allowing 77.2 points per game in their five losses. Containing Utah State’s high-paced attack, which includes efficient ball movement and transition scoring, will be a primary challenge. Charlotte’s frontcourt, led by Kuluel Mading (14 points vs. A&T) and Anton Bonke, will be tested inside. This game represents a final major nonconference test for both teams before league play intensifies after the New Year. Utah State begins Mountain West Conference action in late December, while Charlotte opens American Athletic Conference play on Dec. 31. For the Aggies, the focus is on rediscovering their offensive rhythm and tightening a defense that allowed South Florida to shoot 50%. For the 49ers, protecting their home court against a high-major opponent could provide a crucial momentum boost ahead of a visit to College of Charleston next weekend. Tipoff is set for Sunday afternoon.