Utah State Beats New Mexico In Convincing Trend

LOGAN, Utah – The Utah State Aggies took on the New Mexico Lobos within the Smith Spectrum on Wednesday.

The Aggies final sport was a blowout highway win over the Fresno State Bulldogs, 70-53. The Lobos final sport was an 8-point dwelling victory over the Air Drive Falcons, 81-73.

The Lobos had a tricky process coming into Logan. The Aggies had received 10 of their 11 dwelling video games previous to going through New Mexico.

First Half

The Aggies got here out scorching from deep. They hit three’s on their first to possessions to take a 6-2 early lead.

Trevin Dorius received an early and-one after crashing the offensive glass.

Crashing the glass 💪 @USUBasketball pic.twitter.com/oRKf8mdma9

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After getting their second basket, New Mexico went on a 4-minute scoring drought. Utah State capitalized on the capturing struggles, leaping out to a 13-5 lead.

WELCOME TO SPECTRUM MAGIC‼️🟠🟡

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

Steven Ashworth performed effectively for the Aggies early on. He scored 6 early factors with out lacking a shot.

The Aggies shot 70% from the sector early on whereas holding the Lobos to 30%. They jumped out to a 25-9 lead.

DAN DUNKZZZ🔥

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

The Lobos performed glorious protection and tightened up the offense over the subsequent jiffy of play. They went on a 14-4 run to get again inside putting distance.

Jamal Mashburn, Jr. with seven first half factors. #GoLobos
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— Lobo Basketball (@UNMLoboMBB) February 2, 2023

The Aggies shot 50% from three within the first half.

The ONLY place to be on a Wednesday in Logan that is Spectrum Magic Mayhem🔥‼️

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

The Aggies went on a 19-4 run to shut the primary half.

Utah State was up massive on the half, 46-27.

HALF | @stevenAsh_15 leads The Aggies with 10 factors, USU leads over UNM with 20 minutes left to play🔵🤘#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/FvXYH8bjjp

— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

Second Half

Trevin Dorius opened up the second half for the Aggies with a robust alley-oop dunk.

.@DoriusTrevin why you so mad on the rim??🤯

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

USU continued to construct their lead with good capturing and even higher protection.

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

The Aggies opened a 20-point lead with quarter-hour left within the sport.

TURN IT UP💦🤫

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

The Lobos stored preventing although. They went on a 12-2 run to chop the result in 10.

What was as soon as a 20-point lead has been reduce in half! #GoLobos
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— Lobo Basketball (@UNMLoboMBB) February 2, 2023

With ten minutes left within the sport, the Lobos reduce the result in single-digits.

Sean Bairstow was the main scorer for the Aggies. He had 18 factors on 7/10 capturing with seven minutes left in regulation.

Utah State regained a 10-point lead late within the second half.

Ashworth AKA Splashworth AKA Stacheworth

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

The Spectrum was bouncing all night time in Logan. The group erupted after this dunk by Dan Akin.

MADNESS‼️🟠🟡

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— USU Males’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) February 2, 2023

USU held onto their double-digit lead for the remainder of the sport. Aggies win, 84-73.

Chandler Holt is a Digital Sports activities Producer for KSLSports.com, specializing in all issues basketball and soccer. Comply with Chandler on Twitter at @ChandlerHoltKSL.