Jacob Nielson
Former Utes QB Bryson Barnes provides spark for Aggies despite loss
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 10:07 p.m.
Say what you will, the pig farmer went for it.
Battle-tested Timpview earns comfortable win over Springville
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 11:20 p.m.
Following a challenging non-region slate, Timpview entered Friday night's region opener ready to turn the page.
Nationally-ranked Lone Peak shakes off slow start to get past Mountain Ridge
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 11:41 p.m.
To separate from the Sentinels, the Knights got creative with its offensive play calling.
'They bleed like we bleed': Lone Peak upsets nationally-ranked Corner Canyon
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 12:39 a.m.
Lone Peak head coach Bart Brockbank believes his team has a certain "aura" about it.
Maple Mountain holds off Spanish Fork in rivalry bout
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 1:28 a.m.
Mason Jensen had heard plenty from others, but had yet to experience for himself Maple Mountain's football rivalry with Spanish Fork.
4A softball: Ridgeline, Bear River surge past opponents to reach title game
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 6:57 p.m.
The Riverhawks mercy ruled Mountain Crest, while the Bears blew out Cedar.
4A baseball: Snow Canyon rallies by Mountain Crest to reach final
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 11:24 p.m.
If the past two days are any indication, Snow Canyon seems to have a knack for evading defeat, no matter the circumstances.
'It's not a Logan problem': Anderson talks NIL, transfer portal after Aggies' spring showcase
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 6:52 p.m.
The departure of over a dozen players who played meaningful snaps last fall remained the prevailing storyline as the Aggies wrapped up spring ball and turned its attention to the summer.
'There's expectations here': New Aggies coach shows familiarity, understanding in start
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 1:02 p.m.
Danny Sprinkle appears to grasp what the Aggies program, which has qualified for the NCAA Tournament four of the last five seasons, is all about.
Details of new Utah State hoops coach Danny Sprinkle's contract, and more
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 9:34 a.m.
Utah State continues to up the ante when it comes to paying its basketball coaches.
Utah State announces hiring of Danny Sprinkle as men's basketball coach
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 11:57 a.m.
Utah State has finalized a deal to make Danny Sprinkle its men's basketball coach, the school announced Friday morning.
Can Utah State hoops make the right head coaching hire to maintain its winning ways?
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 1:06 p.m.
Fresh off Ryan Odom's departure, interim Athletic Director Jerry Bovee is tasked with a critical decision.
Reports: Utah State's Ryan Odom to take head coaching job at VCU
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 9:58 p.m.
Weeks after leading Utah State to an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament, Ryan Odom is headed back east.
Utah State football's Josh Davis improving after medical issue
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 24 - 1:43 p.m.
A Utah State football player that suffered a medical emergency on Thursday afternoon has been upgraded to "fair condition," according to an official university release on Friday.
Utah State, Boise State NCAA Tournament losses add to doubt about Mountain West
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 8:36 a.m.
With a chance to put the naysayers to rest, claim validity and demand respect, Utah State and Boise State both withered away like a dried up raisin in the hot Central Valley sun.
How Missouri exploited Utah State's vulnerabilities to beat them in NCAA Tourney
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 10:06 p.m.
How did a team that created such a ruckus in the preceding days lose by double digits?
Utah State outshot by Missouri, bows out early in NCAA Tournament
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 4:14 p.m.
On Thursday afternoon, Utah State fell victim to Brown and Missouri, losing 76-65 for its tenth straight loss in the NCAA Tournament.
'Over the moon': Aggies feel blessed to be in March Madness, confident in their abilities
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 8:04 p.m.
Utah State played in the tournament just two years ago, and five current players were on that team.
Can Utah State end 8-game tournament losing streak with a win against Missouri?
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 12:42 p.m.
Utah State hasn't won in the NCAA Tournament since 2001.
Utah State nabs NCAA Tournament 10 seed, will face Missouri in Sacramento
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 4:15 p.m.
Picked as a 10 seed, the Aggies will face No. 7 seed Missouri in its first round matchup on Thursday in Sacramento, California.
San Diego State edges out Utah State in Mountain West championship game
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 8:50 p.m.
Playing back-to-back games that ended near midnight on Thursday and Friday, the Aggies were sluggish against an elite Aztecs defense, and shot just 37.5% in a 62-57 defeat.
'We have something still to prove': Aggies meet Aztecs in 4th title game in 5 years
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 11:13 a.m.
Winning the tournament championship was one of the main goals entering the season for the group, and facing the Aztecs, the only team Utah State failed to beat in the regular season, there will be no lack of motivation.
Big 2nd half propels Utah State past Boise State into championship game
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 2:26 a.m.
After trailing for the majority of Friday night's semifinal matchup against Boise State, Utah State manufactured a run in the final minutes to pull away for a 72-62 statement win.
Taylor Funk, Utah State shoot past New Mexico to advance to MW semis
Jacob Nielson for KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 1:52 a.m.
In front of a New Mexico heavy crowd, Taylor Funk opened with Utah State's first 16 points as the Aggies' offense was too much for the Lobos to handle.
