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Utah State Aggies Set to Challenge San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena

As the Utah State Aggies prepare to face off against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 26th, is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams.


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 showing a consistent performance this season, as evidenced by their recent victory over the Spartans on January 21st. In that game, they managed to secure a win with 75 points against the Spartans' 74. Their scoring was particularly impressive in the second half where they racked up 45 points. This demonstrates their ability to ramp up pressure and perform under stress—a critical factor when playing away games.


Utah State's statistics speak volumes about their style of play and strengths. With an assist-turnover ratio of 1.58 against SJSU and shooting accuracy from the field at an impressive 54 percent, it's clear that teamwork and efficient scoring are among their strong suits. They also showcased their defensive prowess by making six steals and four blocks during that game.


However, not all games have been smooth sailing for USU; they faced defeat against Nevada's Wolf Pack on January 14th with a score of 70-85. Despite this setback, there were still positives to take away—such as an assist count of 12 and free throw accuracy standing at nearly 78 percent—which indicate areas where USU can capitalize in future matchups.


The Aztecs will certainly provide stiff competition for USU; they're known for their tenacious defense and home-court advantage could play a significant role in this encounter. Fans should expect USU to focus on maintaining possession and exploiting any opportunities from turnovers—areas where they've excelled previously.


Looking ahead to the clash at Viejas Arena, it is crucial for Utah State Aggies fans not only to support but also believe in their team’s resilience and strategic gameplay honed through past performances.


Mark your calendars: The Utah State Aggies will take on the San Diego State Aztecs on January 26th at Viejas Arena in San Diego; tip-off is set for an exciting night under lights starting at 8:00 PM PST (11:00 PM EST). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.

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