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Can Utah State Aggies Overcome San Diego State Aztecs at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum?

As the Utah State Aggies prepare to host the San Diego State Aztecs at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, 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 an impressive victory over East Tennessee State Buccaneers where they scored 80 points and demonstrated a strong assists-turnover ratio of 2.0. Their field goal percentage stood at 46 percent, and they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 10 points off them.


Jan 25, 2023; San Diego, California, USA;San Diego State Aztecs guard Matt Bradley (20) gestures toward the Utah State Aggies bench while talking to an official during the first half at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

However, in a closer game against the San Francisco Dons, while still securing a win with 54 points, the Aggies struggled from beyond the arc with only a 10 percent success rate on three-point attempts. Despite this shooting slump, they managed to maintain defensive pressure resulting in 12 steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 18 points off them.


The away game against Santa Clara Broncos showcased an aggressive Utah State team that put up a fight until the final buzzer but ultimately fell short by just two points in an intense battle ending at 84-82. The Aggies' tenacity was evident as they racked up steals and fast break points but were hindered slightly by lower shooting percentages from both two-point (36 percent) and field goal range (37 percent).


As we look ahead to their next challenge against SDSU, it's clear that maintaining high energy on defense will be crucial for USU. They'll need to sharpen their shooting accuracy from all areas of the court while continuing to exploit turnover opportunities for easy baskets.


The upcoming contest promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on February 21st at Logan's Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel 221 or attend in person to support their beloved Aggies as they aim for another home victory.

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