The Aztecs face the Aggies for the third time after sweeping the season series, including a 63-61 decision at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan last month
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leads 17-9 and swept the season series, 85-75 at Viejas Arena on Jan. 25 and 63-61 two weeks later in Logan. The Aztecs are 3-2 in their five meetings in the conference tournament.: They overcame a nine-point deficit in the late semifinal against second-seeded Boise State to win 72-62 and solidify their spot in the NCAA Tournament after being on the bubble for weeks.
’s defense ranks 10in 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot just 29.6 percent. In two games here, opponents are a combined 10 of 26 . Another factor could be fatigue. The Aggies played the late semifinal and didn’t get to their hotel until after midnight, 11 hours before they’ll be back at the arena, and several players logged heavy minutes. Ashworth played all but two seconds of the semifinal. Max Shulga played 38 minutes. Bairstow played 34.
’s nine-man rotation played more than 28, and most were in the low 20s. Said Boise State coach Leon Rice: “The three-day tournament like this benefits the deeper you can be … That’s why I think San Diego State, with the depth that they have, has a big advantage in this tournament . It doesn’t mean Utah State can’t win. I’m not saying that. I’m just saying that … when you don’t have that depth, it wears on you.
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