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Utah State Aggies Dominate Paint to Overpower Falcons at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

The Utah State Aggies, ranked 22nd, improved their record to an impressive 72-60 against the unranked Falcons. The Aggies' offense was on full display as they outscored their opponents in both halves, with a notable 43 in the first and finishing strong with 29 in the second. The Falcons matched their effort with a consistent performance across both halves, scoring 30 each time.


Feb 4, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Utah State Aggies guard Steven Ashworth (3) dribbles the ball up court in the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Dee Glen Smith Spectrum witnessed a commanding performance by the Utah State Aggies as they took control of the game from start to finish. With no lead changes or ties throughout the contest, it was clear that the home team had established dominance early on. The Aggies showcased an efficient shooting night with a field goal percentage of 53 and were particularly effective inside, converting two-point attempts at an impressive rate of 67 percent.


Defensively, Utah State also made its presence felt by accumulating four blocks and stealing possession from Air Force Academy (AFA) players eleven times. These defensive efforts contributed significantly to their fast break points tallying up to sixteen. Moreover, capitalizing on turnovers was key for Utah State as they scored seventeen points off AFA's thirteen turnovers.


On individual performances for Utah State Aggies, it was a collective effort that shone through rather than any single standout player. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at 0.77 while managing ten assists overall – indicative of their teamwork and ball-sharing mentality throughout this conference game.


Conversely, AFA struggled in certain aspects but showed resilience in others; despite not registering any blocks and committing eighteen personal fouls which led to them trailing behind throughout the game. They did manage six steals and fifteen assists but ultimately fell short against a more robust Utah State side.


As for fan engagement at this home event for Utah State Aggies fans – there were plenty present with an attendance figure reaching up to 9,194 spectators who undoubtedly left satisfied with their team's performance.


Looking ahead for fans of the Utah State Aggies: mark your calendars for another exciting matchup as USU is set to face San Jose State Spartans at Provident Credit Union Event Center located in San Jose on March 6th at 7:30 PM Pacific Time. This upcoming encounter can be caught live on CBS Sports Network where supporters can tune in to follow all action from afar.

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