Utah State Aggies Dominate Paint, Overwhelm Horned Frogs in Midwest Regional

The Utah State Aggies, ranked 20th, showcased their dominance on the court with an impressive 88-72 victory over the Horned Frogs. The Aggies' season record now stands at an admirable 20-9, while the Horned Frogs hold a less favorable tally of 9-20.

The game was marked by Utah State's superior shooting accuracy; they converted 61 percent of their two-point attempts and maintained a strong overall field goal percentage of 55. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they hit eight three-pointers at a rate of 42 percent. Free throws were nearly flawless for the Aggies, sinking them at a remarkable rate of 93 percent.

Defensively, Utah State outshone their opponents with nine blocks and ten steals during the game. The team's defensive efforts were complemented by their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 19 points off TCU's mistakes. Moreover, they demonstrated excellent teamwork with a total of 22 assists and maintained an assists turnover ratio of 2.44.

On the other side of the court, TCU struggled to find their rhythm despite attempting more shots overall. They made only seven out of twenty-two three-point attempts (32 percent) and had a lower field goal percentage at just 36 percent from all ranges. While they did manage to secure more rebounds than Utah State with a total count of forty-one to thirty respectively – including eighteen offensive boards – it wasn't enough to close down the scoring gap.

TCU also showed resilience in second-chance points where they edged out Utah State with nineteen compared to fourteen for the latter but still fell short in points scored within paint; Utah State dominated this area with forty-six points against TCU’s twenty-six.

As both teams fought hard throughout each half – reflected in five times tied and five lead changes – it was ultimately Utah State’s consistent execution that led them through to victory before an engaged crowd numbering sixteen thousand six hundred sixty-eight spectators at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's journey: The next challenge awaiting Utah State Aggies will be against Purdue Boilermakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March twenty-fourth scheduled for a tip-off time at two-forty PM Eastern Time Zone. This encounter can be caught live on CBS as part of continuing coverage for basketball enthusiasts everywhere.