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Clash at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum: Utah State Aggies vs Wyoming Cowboys

As the Utah State Aggies prepare to host the Wyoming Cowboys at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Aggies have shown a pattern of performance that suggests they could dominate their upcoming game against the Cowboys.


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

Looking back at their recent games, it's clear that USU has had its ups and downs. On January 7th against Boise State Broncos, they struggled significantly with a shooting percentage of just 40 percent from the field and an abysmal 43 percent from beyond the arc. Their free-throw performance was particularly concerning, hitting only 43 percent of their shots from the line. This lackluster offensive output resulted in a disappointing 59 points compared to Boise State's robust 82 points.


However, it would be unwise to count out USU based on one game alone. Just three days earlier on January 4th against Air Force Falcons, they showcased what they're capable of with a solid victory scoring 77 points and shooting over half their attempts successfully both from two-point range (51 percent) and overall field goal percentage (51 percent). Their free-throw accuracy was also impressive at nearly 78 percent.


The Aggies' resilience was further proven in their December clash with Fresno State Bulldogs where despite turning over the ball more than usual (16 times), they managed to secure a win by capitalizing on second-chance points (15) and maintaining decent shooting percentages across the board.


USU's ability to bounce back after tough losses is commendable and will be crucial when facing WYO. The Cowboys are not an opponent that can be taken lightly; however, if USU can harness their evident potential for high-scoring offense while tightening up defensively – particularly in rebounding where they've been outperformed recently – there is every reason to believe that victory is within reach for them.


The scheduled game date is set for January 11th at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT. Tip-off is slated for an evening start time of 8:30 PM local time. Fans won't want to miss this showdown and can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 channel number 219.

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