Utah State Aggies Secure Victory at Clune Arena Against Air Force Falcons
The Utah State Aggies and the Air Force Falcons faced off in a conference game at Clune Arena, where the Aggies emerged victorious with a final score of 77-65. The Utah State Aggies now hold an impressive record, while the Falcons have yet to add another win to their tally.
The game was marked by a strong first half for the Utah State Aggies, who put up 44 points against the Falcons' 28. In the second half, despite being outscored by four points with a score of 33-37, it was not enough to threaten the lead established by the Aggies earlier in the match. The team's offensive efforts were highlighted by their field goal percentage of 51 and three-point shooting accuracy of 50 percent.
Utah State's defense also played a critical role in their victory. They managed to block two shots and steal possession from their opponents four times during play. The defensive rebounds were particularly noteworthy as they collected 27 compared to just eight offensive rebounds.
Offensively, Utah State showed balance across various scoring methods. They dominated inside with 36 points in paint and capitalized on turnovers with nine points off them. Their bench contributed significantly as well, adding an additional 14 second-chance points to keep momentum on their side.
On individual performances for Utah State, free throws proved crucial; they made an impressive 21 out of their total attempts at a rate of approximately 78 percent success. This solid free-throw shooting helped maintain distance between them and Air Force throughout the contest.
The Air Force Falcons demonstrated resilience especially in assists where they led with a total count of eighteen compared to ten from Utah State but ultimately fell short due largely to personal fouls which amounted to twenty-two against fourteen from Utah State.
Looking ahead for fans of the Utah State Aggies: The team is scheduled for an away game against Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena on January seventh at five thirty PM Mountain Time Zone (MT). This upcoming match can be viewed nationally on Fox Sports one channel two hundred nineteen ensuring that supporters won't miss any action as it unfolds live from Boise.