Utah State Aggies Head to Albuquerque for a Showdown with New Mexico Lobos at The Pit
As the Utah State Aggies prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos on January 10th, fans are looking for signs of a turnaround after a string of challenging games. The Aggies' recent performance has been less than stellar, and their upcoming visit to Albuquerque's iconic venue, The Pit, is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in their season.
In their last game on January 6th against the San Jose State Spartans, the Aggies struggled offensively. Scoring only 54 points compared to the Spartans' 69, they were hampered by a low field goal percentage of just 31 percent and an even more disappointing three-point percentage of 22 percent. Despite pulling down more rebounds (39) than in previous games and improving their free-throw percentage to 71 percent, turnovers continued to plague them with a total of 22.
The game prior on January 4th against Wyoming's Cowgirls was another tough outing for USU. They managed only a slightly better field goal percentage at 32 percent but excelled at free throws with an impressive accuracy rate of 100 percent. However, this wasn't enough as they fell short by six points in that contest.
Looking back further into December reveals that USU faced significant challenges when they visited UNLV's Lady Rebels. Despite scoring more points (68) than in subsequent games and achieving an admirable free-throw percentage of 81 percent, they were overwhelmed by UNLV's offensive onslaught which led them to concede over a hundred points.
The pattern is clear: USU needs drastic improvements both offensively and defensively if they hope to compete effectively against UNM. Their shooting accuracy must increase significantly from beyond the arc and within it; moreover, reducing turnovers will be crucial for maintaining possession and building momentum.
The Lobos will not make it easy for them; playing at home provides its own set of advantages from fan support to familiarity with the court. If USU can harness lessons learned from past defeats—tightening up defense while finding rhythm in offense—they may yet surprise spectators with renewed vigor.
Fans eager for redemption should mark their calendars: Utah State Aggies will take on New Mexico Lobos on Thursday night at The Pit in Albuquerque with tip-off scheduled for precisely seven o'clock local time (Mountain Time Zone). This clash promises intensity as both teams vie for victory early into this year’s campaign. For those unable to attend in person, live coverage will be available so no one misses out on what could be a defining moment for the Aggies' season.