Utah State Aggies Overcome by Nevada Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center

The Utah State Aggies' record now stands at 0-1 after a challenging encounter with the Nevada Wolf Pack, culminating in a final score of 85-70. The Wolf Pack's season tally similarly shifts to 1-0.

At the Lawlor Events Center, the Utah State Aggies displayed a determined effort against their hosts. In the first half, the Aggies put up an impressive 42 points but were unable to maintain their offensive momentum into the second half, adding only an additional 28 points to their total. Despite converting 78 percent of free throws and securing a solid number of rebounds at 34, it wasn't enough to overcome the home team's performance.

The Aggies' offense was led by contributions across the board with eight three-pointers made and an overall field goal percentage of nearly 39 percent. Their efforts in paint yielded them 28 points, while they capitalized on turnovers for seven points. The team also managed to block two shots and steal four times from their opponents.

On defense, however, they faced challenges containing Nevada's offense which shot an impressive field goal percentage of over 55 percent and excelled from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of approximately 47 percent. The Wolf Pack also outperformed in assists with a total of eighteen compared to twelve from Utah State.

The Nevada team showed strong execution throughout both halves scoring consistently with thirty-seven points initially followed by forty-eight in later play. They were particularly effective inside scoring thirty-four points in paint and capitalizing on turnovers for eleven points.

As fans look ahead, they can anticipate seeing Utah State back in action when they host UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum located in Logan UT on January seventeenth at nine PM Eastern Time. This game will be available for viewing via MW Network online broadcasts ensuring supporters won't miss any live action as these teams face off on court.