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BYU Cougars Set to Host San Diego State Aztecs at Marriott Center in Provo

As the Brigham Young University Cougars prepare to welcome the San Diego State Aztecs to the Marriott Center in Provo, fans are eager to see if BYU can continue their impressive performance. The upcoming Men's Basketball game promises to be an exciting match-up, with both teams looking to assert their dominance on the court.


March 4, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward Gideon George (5) shoots the basketball during the first half in the quarterfinals of the WCC Basketball Championships at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The BYU Cougars are coming off a resounding victory against the Houston Christian Huskies, where they showcased their offensive prowess by scoring 110 points. Their shooting was particularly effective; they hit 61 percent from two-point range and maintained a solid 34 percent from beyond the arc. The team also demonstrated exceptional ball movement, racking up 27 assists while keeping turnovers low at nine for the game.


Defensively, BYU was just as dominant against Houston Christian. They out-rebounded their opponents with a total of 59 rebounds—37 defensive and an impressive 19 offensive boards—leading to 28 second-chance points. This rebounding advantage could play a critical role in their upcoming game against San Diego State.


Playing at home has been advantageous for BYU; not only do they have the support of their fans at Marriott Center, but they also seem comfortable on their home court as evidenced by past performances. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of three and fast break points tallying up to 22 in their last outing, it's clear that when playing at home, BYU is capable of controlling both ends of the floor effectively.


The venue itself might influence how both teams approach this game. The high altitude of Provo can affect visiting teams not accustomed to such conditions which may give BYU an additional edge over San Diego State.


Fans should expect another high-energy performance from BYU as they look forward to maintaining momentum ahead of this challenging encounter with San Diego State Aztecs.


The much-anticipated game is scheduled for November 11th at Marriott Center in Provo and will be broadcasted on ESPN+. Tip-off is set for local time (Mountain Time Zone), so make sure you tune in or attend live for what promises to be a thrilling basketball showdown!

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