Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Santa Clara looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 43-42 lead against Utah State. This match is far closer than the pair’s previous matchup, which was decided by 22 points.
Santa Clara came into the game with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Utah State Aggies @ Santa Clara Broncos
Current Records: Utah State 9-1, Santa Clara 7-3
How To Watch
What to Know
Utah State has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Santa Clara Broncos at 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Leavey Center. Utah State is expected to win (but not by much) so they will need to come into the match prepared for a fight.
Utah State has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 23 points or more this season. They simply couldn’t be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the Nighthawks 84-53 at home. Winning is a bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 13 more assists than your opponent, as Utah State did.
Santa Clara has been a dominant force so far, but they’re in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They took a hard 93-76 fall against the Lobos on Saturday.
The Aggies’ win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 88.3 points per game. As for the Broncos, they have not been sharp recently, as they’ve lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-3 record this season.
Wednesday’s game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Utah State just can’t…
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