SAN DIEGO-Saturday, Utah State men’s basketball, currently sporting a record of 18-5 (8-2 in Mountain West play) visits Viejas Arena to battle the San Diego State Aztecs (13-9, 5-4 in Mountain West play).

The Aggies have won their last seven games, their longest such winning streak since joining the Mountain West Conference.

Utah State has also earned six road wins thus far this season, their most since the 2014-15 season.

The Aggies shoot a conference-best 48 percent from the field and in turn only allow opponents to shoot 38.7 percent from the field.

Utah State scores 79.9 points per game and surrenders only 66.5 points per contest.

Junior guard Sam Merrill averages 19.4 points per game, keeping him as the Aggies’ leading scorer.

Freshman Portuguese national center Neemias Queta currently averages 11.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.

In his last five games, Queta is averaging 13 points, 13 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game.

The Aztecs score 75.1 points per game and surrender 69.5 points per contest.

Redshirt sophomore forward Jalen McDaniels (17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds per game) and senior guard Devin Watson (15.8 points per game) lead the Aztecs.

The Aztecs lead the Aggies 10-3 all-time and have won 10 straight in the series.

The Aggies are seeking their initial win against San Diego State since joining the Mountain West Conference.