Can Utah State Aggies Bounce Back After San Diego State Setback?
The Utah State Aggies faced a challenging contest against the San Diego State Aztecs, concluding with a score of 76-62. The Aggies now stand at an even record, while the Aztecs improved their tally in the season's standings.
In front of a home crowd at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, the Utah State Aggies were unable to capitalize on their home-court advantage against a determined San Diego State squad. The game started off competitively with both teams exchanging leads three times and tying five times throughout the match. However, by halftime, it was evident that the Aztecs had gained momentum leading into the second half.
The third quarter saw an impressive display from San Diego State as they racked up 25 points to extend their lead significantly. This surge was fueled by their remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc, hitting 43 percent of their three-point attempts and totaling nine successful shots from distance. Their offensive efforts were complemented by staunch defense that resulted in eight steals and one block.
Utah State fought valiantly but struggled to keep pace with San Diego's scoring efficiency. Despite shooting an excellent 90 percent from the free-throw line and making half of their three-point shots, turnovers proved costly for them as they gave up possession 17 times which led to 19 points for San Diego State off those turnovers.
One bright spot for Utah was its performance in paint where they outscored SDSU with 28 points compared to SDSU's 14 points in that area. Additionally, they managed to block more shots than SDSU with three blocks over SDSU's single block during playtime.
The final quarter saw both teams scoring freely but ultimately it wasn't enough for Utah as SDSU matched every effort maintaining their lead until the end of regulation time.
Looking ahead after this setback, fans can catch The Utah State Aggies next game against Nevada Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno on January 31st at 6:30 PM local time (Mountain Time). This upcoming conference game will be available for viewing so supporters can follow all action live as it unfolds on court.