LOGAN, Utah – The Utah State Aggies take on the New Mexico Lobos at the Smith Spectrum on Wednesday.
The Aggies’ last game was a blowout road win over the Fresno State Bulldogs, 70-53. The Lobos’ last game was an 8-point home win against the Air Force Falcons, 81-73.
The Lobos have a tough task coming up in Logan. The Aggies had won 10 of their 11 home games before facing New Mexico.
First Half
The Aggies are coming out hot from deep. They hit three on their first possession to take an early 6-2 lead.
Trevin Dorius gets an early one after crashing the offensive glass.
The glass broke 💪 @USUBasketball pic.twitter.com/oRKf8mdma9
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 2, 2023
After getting their second basket, New Mexico went on a 4-minute scoring drought. Utah State took advantage of the shooting struggles, jumping out to a 13-5 lead.
WELCOME TO SPECTRUM MAGIC‼️🟡
📺 @FS1 @taylor_swishh | #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/iSWQOaI1n1
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
Steven Ashworth has played well for the Aggies early on. He scored 6 early points without missing a shot.
The Aggies shot 70% from the field early while holding the Lobos to 30%. They jumped out to a 25-9 lead.
AND DUNKZZZ🔥
📺 @FS1
#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/nEs5toXuIv
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
The Lobos played excellent defense and tightened up the offense for the next few minutes of the game. They went on a 14-4 run to get back within striking distance.
Jamal Mashburn, Jr. with seven points in the first half. #GoLobos
📺 @FS1 pic.twitter.com/WeXydEdiOp— Lobo Basketball (@UNMLoboMBB) February 2, 2023
The Aggies shot 50% from three in the first half.
Wednesday’s ONLY place in Logan is Spectrum Magic Mayhem🔥‼️
📺 @FS1
#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/OpscIcGYRm
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
The Aggies went on a 19-4 run to close out the first half.
Utah State went up big at the half, 46-27.
HALF | @stevenAsh_15 leads The Aggies with 10 points, USU leads UNM with 20 minutes left to play🔵🤘#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/FvXYH8bjjp
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
Second half
Trevin Dorius opened the second half for the Aggies with a powerful alley-oop dunk.
.@DoriusTrevin why are you mad at the rim??🤯
📺 @FS1 #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/1IC6uWhWvt
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
USU continues to build on its superior shooting and better defense.
When you think you got it, but you really don’t🛑❗️
📺 @FS1#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/ly9QGW1OJE
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
The Aggies opened up a 20 point lead with 15 minutes left in the game.
SHOW NOW 💦🤫
📺 @FS1 #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/H3teLNupvl
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
The Lobos kept fighting though. They went on a 12-2 run to cut the lead to 10.
The former 20 point lead has been cut in half! #GoLobos
📺 @FS1 pic.twitter.com/o68jMBCtJy— Lobo Basketball (@UNMLoboMBB) February 2, 2023
With ten minutes left in the game, Lobos cut the lead to single digits.
Sean Bairstow was the leading scorer for the Aggies. He had 18 points on 7/10 shooting with seven minutes left in regulation.
Utah State regained a 10-point lead late in the second half.
Ashworth AKA Splashworth AKA Stacheworth
📺 @FS1 @stevenAsh_15 | #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/JgESWLfw8B
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
Spectrum bounced all night in Logan. The crowd erupted after this Dan Akin dunk.
CRAZY‼️🟡
📺 @FS1 #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/HwpqWijzpM
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023
USU held onto their double-digit lead the rest of the game. The Aggies won, 84-73.
Chandler Holt is a Digital Sports Producer for the KLSsports.com, specializing in all things basketball and football. Follow Chandler on Twitter at @ChandlerHoltKSL.
