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Utah State Aggies Dominate at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Against Westminster Griffins

In a display of offensive firepower, the Utah State Aggies outscored the Westminster Griffins 106-68 in a non-conference game at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The Aggies' record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Griffins fall to 0-1.


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 home team, Utah State Aggies, showcased their scoring abilities by putting up an astonishing 60 percent field goal percentage and an even more impressive three-point percentage of 57. The team's offensive efforts were complemented by their defensive plays with seven steals and three blocks throughout the game. The Aggies also demonstrated excellent teamwork with a total of 25 assists.


The first half saw the Utah State Aggies take a solid lead with 43 points against the Griffins' 31. In the second half, they extended their dominance by adding another staggering 63 points to their score while holding Westminster to just 37 points. This significant point difference was further bolstered by Utah State's ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring a notable 25 points off turnovers compared to nine for Westminster.


On individual performances for Utah State, players shone brightly across various statistics but remained particularly dominant in two-point attempts where they achieved a success rate of approximately 67 percent. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also noteworthy as they made an outstanding total of twenty-one three-pointers during this encounter.


Westminster (UT) Griffins put up a valiant effort despite falling short against their opponents. They managed to maintain commendable free throw accuracy at approximately 94 percent and converted five out of eleven attempted three-pointers resulting in about a solid shooting performance from long range at around forty-six percent.


As fans look forward to future matchups, attention turns towards an upcoming game for the Utah State Aggies who will be hosting Weber State Wildcats at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on December twentieth at seven PM Mountain Time. Fans can catch all live action via MW Network online broadcasts as both teams prepare for this anticipated event in Logan without any predictions or assumptions about its outcome.

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