The Aggies opened up Mountain West Conference Tournament play by taking care of hometown host the UNLV Rebels 70-58 in the quarterfinal round.
The game ball will go to sophomore guard Mason Falslev. Falslev scored 15 points, hitting 6 of his 11 shots from the field, and knocking down 3 of 4 free throws. He pulled down 2 offensive boards and 7 defensive boards for a team-leading 9 rebounds on the night. He also dished out a team-high 6 assists and swiped 2 steals.
The Aggies now turn their attention to the semi-finals and a matchup with the Colorado State University Rams, with tip off being tonight at 10 pm local time.