Mason Falslev scores 25, grabs 12 rebounds to lead Utah State to 77-69 victory over Iowa

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Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) and Utah State guard Ian Martinez (4) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State forward Karson Templin (22) shoots over Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State players celebrate after a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State forwards Tucker Anderson, left, and Karson Templin, right, press Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State forward Tucker Anderson dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) shoots over Iowa guard Josh Dix (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) shoots under pressure from Iowa guard Brock Harding (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State guard Mason Falslev dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa forward Cooper Koch (8) and Utah State guard Dexter Akanno, left, chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa guard Drew Thelwell (3) and Utah State guard Ian Martinez, left, chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) tries to control a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah State, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Utah State forward Tucker Anderson, left, knocks the ball away from Iowa forward Seydou Traore, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) shoots under pressure from Utah State forward Karson Templin, left, and guard Dexter Akanno, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa guard Brock Harding, right, drives past Utah State forward Tucker Anderson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) shoots over Utah State center Aubin Gateretse (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) gets past Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa guard Drew Thelwell (3) gets past Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa guard Brock Harding (2) looks to shoot over Utah State forward Karson Templin (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa forward Even Brauns celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah State,. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) and Utah State guard Mason Falslev (12) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Iowa forward Payton Sandfort (20) gets past Utah State guard Ian Martinez (4) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sophomore Mason Falslev scored 25 points to match his career high for the second straight game, adding 12 rebounds for his first double-double, and Utah State defeated Iowa 77-69 on Friday night in the Hall of Fame Classic.

Falslev sank 9 of 15 shots from the floor, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, for the Aggies (5-0).

Ian Martinez totaled 13 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals for Utah State. Tucker Anderson pitched in with 10 points, five rebounds and five steals off the bench.

Brock Harding led the Hawkeyes (5-1) with 19 points. Owen Freeman finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. Payton Sandfort scored 14, but he made only 4 of 18 shots — including 1 for 13 from beyond the arc.

Falslev had two baskets in the first two minutes and Utah State grabbed the lead and held it until Freeman scored on a layup to put Iowa up 13-12 midway through the half. The Hawkeyes had a six-point lead late but Falslev’s tip-in with 5 seconds left pulled the Aggies within 37-33 at intermission.

Iowa maintained its lead in the second half until Falslev’s layup with 14:46 remaining gave Utah State a 47-46 lead. Harding answered with a 3-pointer for the Hawkeyes, and they played with the lead until Martinez sandwiched a jumper and a 3-pointer around two free throws by Falslev to give Utah State a 58-53 lead with 10:02 left to play. The Aggies never trailed again.

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Iowa was trying to win six in a row to begin the season for the first time since the 2021-22 season when it won seven straight.

The Hawkeyes will host South Carolina Upstate on Tuesday.

The Aggies travel to Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Thursday and open the NIT Season Tip-Off against St. Bonaventure.

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