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Utah State Aggies to Face Boise State Broncos at Boise's ExtraMile Arena

As the Utah State Aggies prepare to face off against the Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game. The Aggies have been showing a consistent performance on the court, and their upcoming clash with the Broncos is expected to add another exciting chapter to their season.


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 the Aggies' recent games, there's a pattern of robust offense and solid defense that should give fans confidence. On December 23rd against East Tennessee State Buccaneers, USU dominated with an impressive 80 points victory while maintaining a strong defensive stance that limited their opponents to just 65 points. Their field goal percentage stood at 46 percent and they were particularly effective from inside the paint, scoring 34 points.


The game against San Francisco Dons on December 16th was a tighter affair but still showcased USU's ability to grind out results when necessary. Despite shooting only 30 percent from beyond the arc and facing a tenacious Dons defense, Utah State managed a narrow win by one point. This kind of resilience could be crucial in their upcoming game.


USU's away game on December 14th against Santa Clara Broncos was another testament to their offensive capabilities as they racked up an impressive total of 84 points. The team showed depth in scoring options with a three-point percentage of nearly 40 percent and fast break points tallying up to 16.


However, it would be remiss not to consider BSU's home advantage at ExtraMile Arena where crowd support can often inspire teams to punch above their weight class. Moreover, BSU has shown they can put up numbers similar to USU’s best; in their last encounter with Santa Clara Broncos (notably different from Utah State), they scored an astounding total of 82 points while shooting over half of their field goals successfully.


Despite these considerations, it is hard not to lean towards USU as favorites for this matchup given both teams’ recent forms. The Aggies have demonstrated time and again that they can maintain composure under pressure and deliver results even when faced with adversity.


Fans eagerly awaiting this matchup should mark January 27th on their calendars as tip-off is scheduled for late afternoon local time at ExtraMile Arena in Boise. For those unable or unwilling brave enough not venture into enemy territory – fear not! You can catch all action live via MW Network online broadcast network ensuring you don't miss moment what promises be thrilling contest between two formidable adversaries college basketball stage.

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