by LOGAN, Utah — Treysen Eaglestaff (Cheyenne River Sioux) scored a team-high 16 points as UC San Diego lost 120-82 at Utah State on Friday at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
Eaglestaff started and played 26 minutes, shooting 6-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from 3-point range for 16 points, with 3 rebounds and 1 assist, and he did not commit a turnover.
Utah State raced to a 73-34 halftime lead. UC San Diego played the Aggies nearly even after the break, winning the second half 48-47, but the deficit was far too large.
Leo Beath added 15 points and Rahmir Barno scored 10 for the Tritons.
Mason Falslev led Utah State with 33 points, Solomon Callaghan added 22, and Karson Templin scored 16.
UC San Diego is 2-1, and Utah State is 4-0. The Tritons host Texas Southern on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. PT at LionTree Arena in La Jolla.
