Can Utah State Aggies Rebound at Save Mart Center?

As the Utah State Aggies prepare to face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs at the Save Mart Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a challenging stretch. The recent performance of the Aggies has been a mix of resilience and struggle, with their last three games reflecting a need for improvement in both offensive execution and defensive stability.

In their latest outing against New Mexico's Lobos, the Aggies put up 67 points but fell short by four points in a game that saw them fight back with an impressive fourth-quarter surge. Despite out-rebounding their opponents 49 to 45 and shooting 74 percent from the free-throw line, turnovers proved costly as they gave up possession 21 times.

The previous game saw an even tougher battle for Utah State as they hosted San Jose State's Spartans. Scoring only 54 points, they were unable to contain the Spartans' offense which led to a fifteen-point defeat. The Aggies struggled particularly from beyond the arc, hitting just 22 percent of their three-point attempts.

Against Wyoming's Cowgirls earlier in January, it was another close contest that ended in disappointment for Utah State. They managed only 48 points on home turf while allowing fifty-four points against them. Once again turnovers and low field goal percentage (32 percent) were glaring issues that contributed to their downfall.

Looking ahead to their encounter with Fresno State Bulldogs, it is clear that reducing turnovers will be crucial for Utah State if they wish to secure victory away from home. Fans should expect an emphasis on ball security and shot selection as key factors in this matchup.

The upcoming game is scheduled for January 13th at Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Fans can catch all the action live as both teams vie for dominance on court – tip-off is set at local venue time of US/Pacific zone.