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Can the Utah State Aggies Harness Home Court Advantage Against Nevada Wolf Pack?

As the Utah State Aggies prepare to face off against the Nevada Wolf Pack, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Aggies have shown a robust offensive game in their past matchups, with a notable victory over East Tennessee State Buccaneers where they scored 80 points and demonstrated efficiency from both the field and the free-throw line, shooting 46 percent and 67 percent respectively.


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 team's defensive efforts were also on display as they recorded more steals and blocks than in previous games. This defensive uptick combined with an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.0 against ETSU suggests that the Aggies are finding a rhythm in controlling the ball and creating scoring opportunities.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing; in a closer encounter with San Francisco Dons, where they narrowly outscored them by one point for a final score of 54-53, there was a dip in three-point shooting accuracy to just 10 percent. Despite this struggle from beyond the arc, they managed to maintain their composure under pressure which could be crucial against Nevada.


Playing at home at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum has its advantages; historically, teams tend to perform better on familiar territory due to fan support and routine. With an attendance that has fluctuated but reached over six thousand fans at peak games this season, there's no doubt that home crowd energy will play its part.


Looking ahead to February 7th at 02:00 AM UTC (February 6th local time), when these two teams clash on MW Network via internet broadcast from Logan's Dee Glen Smith Spectrum arena – it is set up to be an exciting game where Utah State will look to capitalize on their home court advantage while continuing their positive trend of strong defense coupled with efficient scoring.

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