Clune Arena Showdown: Utah State Aggies to Face Air Force Falcons in Women's Basketball
As the Utah State Aggies prepare to face the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena, fans are bracing for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The upcoming game scheduled for December 30th is set against a backdrop of recent performances that have left much room for improvement from the Aggies.
The Utah State team has had a challenging season thus far, with their offense struggling to keep up with their opponents. In their last game on December 20th against Eastern Washington Eagles, USU managed only 54 points compared to the Eagles' commanding 84 points. This was a continuation of a concerning trend for USU, as they also scored just 54 points in an earlier matchup on December 6th against BYU Cougars.
A closer look at these games reveals that the Aggies have been particularly weak in opening quarters, scoring only four and nine points respectively in their first quarters against EWU and BYU. This slow start has consistently put them on the back foot early in games, forcing them to play catch-up basketball which hasn't yielded favorable results.
However, it's not all doom and gloom for USU supporters. The team showed signs of life in their second halves where they scored more effectively – putting up 20 and then 21 points during third quarters of both aforementioned games. If they can channel this same energy from tip-off at Clune Arena, there is potential for a turnaround.
On defense, USU will need to step up significantly if they hope to contain an Air Force Falcons side that will be looking to capitalize on any signs of weakness. The Falcons will undoubtedly aim to exploit the defensive lapses that have plagued USU throughout this season.
For Utah State Aggies fans hoping for victory away from home soil, it's clear that starting strong is non-negotiable. A cohesive effort from both ends of the court right out of the gate could set a different tone than what has been seen so far this season.
The scheduled date approaches swiftly as December wanes; fans eager or anxious can mark their calendars for December 30th when these two teams clash at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs at 6:30 PM local time (8:30 PM ET). With no broadcast networks announced yet, dedicated followers should keep an eye out on official team channels and social media platforms where live updates or streaming information may become available as game day draws near.