LOGAN, Utah – Utah State men's basketball sophomore guard Mason Falslev has been named the America First Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week for the period ending on Sunday, Dec. 22. The award is voted on by a state-wide media panel.
 
With their sponsorship of the Student-Athlete of the Week, America First Credit Union donates funds directly to support student-athlete scholarships.
 
Falslev helped the Aggies to a 1-1 week, falling to UC San Diego 75-73 on Tuesday for the team's first loss of the season, then winning at Saint Mary's 75-68 on Sunday to improve to 11-1. On the week, Falslev averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game while shooting 54.5 percent (12-of-22) from the field, 33.3 percent (2-of-6) from 3-point range and 72.7 percent (8-of-11) at the free throw line.
 
Against the Tritons, Falslev went for 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four steals. He followed that performance by going for 18 points, five rebounds and two assists in the win over the Gaels. 
 
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Nominees from other sports for USU Student-Athlete of the Week included:
MEN'S BASKETBALL – Sophomore guard Mason Falslev (Benson, Utah) helped Utah State to a 1-1 record last week with a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego and a 75-68 win at Saint Mary's. Against the Tritons, Falslev had 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four steals. Against the Gaels, he had 18 points, five rebounds and two assists. For the week, Falslev averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals, while shooting 54.5 percent (12-of-22) from the field, including 33.3 percent (2-of-6) from 3-point range and 72.7 percent (8-of-11) at the free throw line.
 
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL – Junior guard Jamisyn Heaton (Lehi, Utah) led the Aggies with 14 points and six rebounds in their 74-59 loss to UC Riverside. Heaton, who shot 6-of-11 from the field and 2-of-3 from the free throw line, added two assists and two steals in the game.
 
2024-25 America First Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
Sept. 2 – Tess Werts, Soccer
Sept. 9. – Kate Christian, Soccer
Sept. 16 – Rahsul Faison, Football
Sept. 23 – Cora Brendle, Soccer
Sept. 30 – Sergi Micó Fenollar, Men's Tennis
Oct. 7 – Brooklyn Smith, Soccer
Oct. 14 – Tierney Barlow, Volleyball
Oct. 21 – Bizzy Arevalo, Soccer
Oct. 28 – Tanner Cragun, Football
Nov. 3 – Tierney Barlow, Volleyball
Nov. 11 – Kaylie Chambers, Soccer
Nov. 18 – Rahsul Faison, Football
Nov. 25 – Bryson Barnes, Football
Dec. 2 – Mason Falslev, Men's Basketball
Dec. 9 – Ian Martinez, Men's Basketball
Dec. 16 – Daniel Chase, Men's Track & Field
Dec. 23 – Mason Falslev, Men's Basketball 
 
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