Allen, Templin propel Utah State to 74-69 victory over Grand Canyon
#Utah State Aggies#Grand Canyon Antelopes#Drake Allen#Karson Templin#Mountain West Conference#Basketball#March 1, 2026
📌 Key Takeaways
Drake Allen and Karson Templin each scored 15 points to lead Utah State
Utah State defeated Grand Canyon 74-69 in a Mountain West Conference game
Jaden Henley led Grand Canyon with 22 points and seven rebounds
Utah State overcame a one-point deficit in the second half to secure the victory
📖 Full Retelling
Drake Allen and reserve Karson Templin both scored 15 points to lead Utah State to a 74-69 victory over Grand Canyon in Logan, Utah on Saturday night, March 1, 2026, in a Mountain West Conference basketball matchup. Templin went 6 of 14 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (24-5, 14-4 Mountain West Conference), while Allen shot 6 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 6 from the free-throw line. Michael Collins Jr. contributed 13 points for Utah State. For Grand Canyon (18-11, 11-7), Jaden Henley led all scorers with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Makaih Williams added 19 points and six assists. Efe Demirel contributed 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Allen scored 14 points in the first half alone, helping Utah State build a 41-27 halftime advantage. The Aggies overcame a one-point deficit in the second half with a 7-0 run to take the lead at 65-59 with 2:56 remaining before securing the victory. Collins scored 10 of his 13 points in the second half to help Utah State maintain control down the stretch.
🏷️ Themes
College Basketball, Mountain West Conference, Team Performance
The Mountain West Conference (MW) is a collegiate athletic conference in the Western United States, participating in NCAA Division I. Its football teams compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The MW officially began operations on January 4, 1999. Geographically, the MW covers a broad expans...
The Utah State Aggies are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Utah State University, located in Logan, Utah. Utah State fields 16 – seven men and nine women – National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) varsity athletic teams. They compete in the Mountain West Conference.
The Grand Canyon Antelopes (more commonly referred to as the Lopes) are the 20 athletic teams representing Grand Canyon University, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the university's athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
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Allen, Templin propel Utah State to 74-69 victory over Grand Canyon Drake Allen and reserve Karson Templin both scored 15 points to lead Utah State over Grand Canyon 74-69 By The Associated Press March 1, 2026, 1:17 AM LOGAN, Utah -- Drake Allen and reserve Karson Templin both scored 15 points to lead Utah State over Grand Canyon 74-69 on Saturday night. Templin went 6 of 14 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (24-5, 14-4 Mountain West Conference). Allen shot 6 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 6 from the free-throw line. Michael Collins Jr. had 13 points. Jaden Henley led the way for the Antelopes (18-11, 11-7) with 22 points and seven rebounds. Makaih Williams added 19 points and six assists. Efe Demirel pitched in with 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Allen scored 14 points in the first half for Utah State, who led 41-27 at halftime. Utah State used a 7-0 second-half run come back from a one-point deficit and take the lead at 65-59 with 2:56 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Collins scored 10 second-half points. Popular Reads Iran live updates: Iranian state TV reports Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's death 2 hours ago Most Republicans support strike as Dems demand answers Feb 28, 4:16 PM Nancy Guthrie live updates: More than 1 suspect not ruled out, sheriff's office says Feb 21, 5:31 PM ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . Sponsored Content by Taboola Popular Reads Iran live updates: Iranian state TV reports Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's death 2 hours ago Nancy Guthrie live updates: More than 1 suspect not ruled out, sheriff's office says Feb 21, 5:31 PM Most Republicans support strike as Dems demand answers Feb 28, 4:16 PM Bill Clinton blasts Republicans for deposing Hillary, says 'I did nothing wrong' Feb 27, 11:14 PM ABC News Live 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
