Utah State Aggies Outlast Boise State Broncos in Overtime at ExtraMile Arena

The Utah State Aggies, ranked 18th, edged out the Boise State Broncos with a final score of 90-84. The Aggies now stand with an impressive record of 18-3, while the Broncos' record shifts to 15-6.

In a game that saw ten ties and eight lead changes, the Utah State Aggies demonstrated resilience and skill at ExtraMile Arena. The first half ended with the Broncos slightly ahead by two points, but it was during overtime that the Aggies secured their victory by outscoring their opponents by six points. The team's performance was marked by a solid shooting percentage from both inside and outside the arc. They shot an effective field goal percentage of 48 percent overall and were particularly efficient from two-point range with a success rate of 62 percent.

The Aggies also excelled at free throws, making 26 out of their total 31 attempts which translates to an excellent completion rate of approximately 84 percent. This proficiency from the line proved crucial in securing their win in such a tightly contested match-up. Additionally, they dominated inside scoring with an impressive tally of 38 points in paint.

Defensively, Utah State made its presence felt as well; they recorded three blocks and six steals over the course of play. Their rebounding efforts were notable too; they pulled down a total of thirty-six rebounds—twenty-seven defensive and nine offensive—which included three team rebounds.

On offense, ball distribution was key for Utah State as evidenced by their seventeen assists which contributed significantly to their scoring opportunities throughout the game. However, turnovers were an area where both teams had equal shares; each committed twelve turnovers.

For Boise State Broncos' part, despite falling short in overtime they showed competitive spirit throughout regulation time leading up to it. They managed to make nine three-pointers at a rate of approximately thirty-two percent but struggled overall from the field with just forty percent shooting accuracy.

Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team once more: The next challenge for Utah State will be against San Jose State Spartans on January thirty-first at six PM Mountain Time within Dee Glen Smith Spectrum's friendly confines located in Logan UT zip code eight four three two two—this conference game will be available on MW Network via internet broadcast networks for those who wish to tune in remotely.