Utah State Aggies

(Courtesy Lance Beckert) Former Utah State basketball assistant Lance Beckert had long been in need of a life-saving kidney transplant. When an old high school friend, Matt Bryant, right, read Beckert's story in The Tribune, he reached out to see if he might be a match.

Gordon Monson: Matt Bryant gives, Lance Beckert lives! How bad news sparked a life-saving reconnection of old friends

By Gordon Monson | May 16, 2022, 1:13 p.m.

(Eli Lucero | The Herald Journal via AP) Oregon guard De'Vion Harmon (5) dribbles the ball as Utah State guard Steven Ashworth (3) defends during the opening round of the NIT on Tuesday in Logan.

From Oregon’s athleticism to Justin Bean’s legacy: 5 observations from Utah State’s NIT loss

By Jason Walker | Special to The Tribune | March 16, 2022, 4:59 a.m.

(Jack Dempsey | AP) Utah State head coach Ryan Odom looks on against the Colorado State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Fort Collins, Colo. Odom and the Aggies will host Oregon in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday.

When it comes to the NIT, Utah State’s Ryan Odom might know a thing or three

By Aaron Falk | March 15, 2022, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Bowmer | AP) Utah State forward Brandon Horvath (4) lowers his head following the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Las Vegas.

No. 23 Colorado State ekes by Utah State in MWC quarters

By The Associated Press | March 11, 2022, 4:50 a.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah State Aggies forward Brandon Horvath scores against the Brigham Young Cougars on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. Horvath's double-double on Wednesday helped USU beat Air Force to open the Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas.

Utah State takes down Air Force to begin Mountain West Conference tournament

By Aaron Falk | March 10, 2022, 12:47 a.m.

(Photo courtesy of Utah State Athletics) New Utah State basketball coach Ryan Odom lays out his plan for the Aggie program during his introductory press conference on April 7, 2021.

Utah State coach Ryan Odom wants to see four Mountain West teams in NCAA tournament

By Aaron Falk | March 9, 2022, 3:13 p.m.

(Utah State Athletics) USU guard Max Shulga was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine. As the Russian attacks on his country escalate, the Aggie sophomore has been worried for the safety of his family still in the capital city.

Utah State’s Max Shulga’s thoughts are with his family in Ukraine as he prepares for Aggies’ next game

By Aaron Falk | March 3, 2022, 2:34 a.m.

Utah State head coach Blake Anderson, left, taps quarterback Logan Bonner (1) on the head after he threw a touchdown pass against San Jose State. Anderson said the Aggies' Mountain West championship helped his team's recruiting efforts this year.

What Utah State football coach Blake Anderson has learned about recruiting local high school players

By Alex Vejar | February 2, 2022, 11:10 p.m.

Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens (4) bumps Utah State guard Rylan Jones (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Utah State basketball’s second-half comeback falters in loss at Colorado State

By Jason Walker | Special to The Tribune | January 13, 2022, 6:00 a.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah State Aggies head coach Blake Anderson talks with his players as the Utah State Aggies host Brigham Young University Cougars on Oct. 1. On Friday, it was announced that Anderson had verbally agreed to a two-year contract extension with USU.

Utah State football coach Blake Anderson agrees to two-year contract extension

By Aaron Falk | December 24, 2021, 8:59 p.m.

(Ashley Landis | AP) Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas (5) is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after they won the LA Bowl 24-13 over Oregon State in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday.

From backup QB Cooper Legas stepping up to a running back’s revenge game, 5 observations from Utah State’s LA Bowl win

By Jason Walker | Special to The Tribune | December 19, 2021, 3:40 p.m.

(Ashley Landis | AP) Oregon State defensive back Akili Arnold (0) catches an interception in the end zone during the first half of the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. The pass was intended for Utah State wide receiver Deven Thompkins, left.

Led by backup quarterback Cooper Legas, Utah State caps turnaround season with LA Bowl win

By Eric He | Special to The Tribune | December 19, 2021, 7:27 a.m.

(John McCoy | AP) Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) drops back to pass as Utah State linebacker Tyson Chisholm (43) rushes in the first half during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif.

Utah State looks to finish turnaround season strong in inaugural LA Bowl

By Eric He | Special to The Tribune | December 18, 2021, 1:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah State Aggies forward Brandon Horvath scores a 3-point shot against the Brigham Young Cougars earlier this month. Hovarth and the Aggies picked up an in-state victory over Weber on Wednesday night.

Former Aggie star Koby McEwen scores 26, but Utah State gets the W over Weber

By Jason Walker | Special to The Tribune | December 17, 2021, 1:29 a.m.

Utah State head coach Blake Anderson, left, taps quarterback Logan Bonner (1) on the head after he threw a touchdown pass against San Jose State. Anderson said the Aggies' Mountain West championship helped his team's recruiting efforts this year.

Winning the Mountain West helps Utah State take its early recruiting class ‘to another level’

By Eric He | Special to the Tribune | December 16, 2021, 12:17 a.m.

Utah State forward Justin Bean (34) shoots next to Saint Mary's forward Malik Fitts (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Utah State beats undermanned New Orleans 82-50

By Staff and wire reports | December 12, 2021, 5:30 a.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) IUtah State Aggies forward Brandon Horvath (4) comforts Utah State Aggies guard Rylan Jones (15) following a missed opportunity in basketball action between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Utah State Aggies at the Marriott Center in Provo, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

6 observations from Utah State’s 10th straight loss to BYU

By Jason Walker | Special to The Tribune | December 9, 2021, 8:44 p.m.

(John McCoy | AP) Utah State linebacker Justin Rice (3) looks at defensive tackle Marcus Moore (95) who recovered a fumble by San Diego State in the second half during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday in Carson, Calif.

Analysis: Utah State wins first-ever Mountain West title, will take on Oregon State in bowl game

By Jason Walker | Special to The Tribune | December 5, 2021, 9:04 p.m.

(John McCoy | AP) Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) drops back to pass as Utah State linebacker Tyson Chisholm (43) rushes in the first half during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif.

Utah State claims Mountain West title over No. 19 San Diego State, continues turnaround season

By Eric He | Special to The Tribune | December 5, 2021, 1:23 a.m.

(Andres Leighton | AP) Utah State wide receiver Deven Thompkins (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against New Mexico during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M.

In Mountain West title game, Utah State football looks to defy expectations once more

By Staff and wire reports | December 4, 2021, 1:29 a.m.