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Utah State Aggies Set to Host Westminster Griffins at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

As the Utah State Aggies prepare to face off against the Westminster Griffins at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game promises to be an intriguing matchup, but based on recent performances, it's clear that the USU has a significant edge.


Mar 1, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah State Aggies center Trevin Dorius (32) celebrates a basket against the UNLV Rebels in the first half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

The Aggies have been on a roll lately, showcasing their dominance in a recent victory over Loyola Marymount Lions on December 11th. With a final score of 79-67, USU demonstrated their offensive prowess by shooting an impressive 46 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 80 percent from the free-throw line. Their ability to control both ends of the court was evident as they out-rebounded their opponents by seven and maintained a high assists turnover ratio of over two.


Another notable performance came during their game against San Francisco Dons on December 5th. The Aggies secured an emphatic win with an 82-64 scoreline. They excelled in points in paint with 48 and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 19 points off them. Their shooting was once again efficient at a solid 50 percent field goal percentage.


However, it's not just about offense for USU; they've shown they can be just as formidable defensively. In their clash with Utah Tech Trailblazers on December 2nd, where they emerged victorious with an exciting score of 86-81, defense played a key role despite what the close score might suggest. They managed six steals and two blocks while also keeping turnovers down to twelve.


The Griffins will have quite the challenge ahead as they try to penetrate USU's well-rounded gameplay. While Westminster may come into this game as underdogs, basketball is unpredictable and anything can happen when both teams step onto that court.


USU fans should expect another strong showing from their team given these recent performances – especially considering how well they've been playing at home this season. The combination of efficient scoring inside and beyond the arc paired with stingy defense gives them more than just a fighting chance; it sets them up as favorites for this encounter.


Mark your calendars for what promises to be another thrilling display of college basketball talent: Utah State Aggies will take on Westminster Griffins at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan on December 15th at 7:00 PM MST (9:00 PM EST). Fans won't want to miss out and can catch all the action live via MW Network online broadcast.

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