Aggies offense returns in win over Washington State – Cache Valley Daily
HONOLULU – Utah State rebounded from a frustrating loss on Friday, marked by a lackluster offense, by shooting 60.4 percent from the field (including 11-of-17 from three) in an 82-73 win over Washington State on Christmas Day. The Aggies led by as much as 23 in the second half, rolling the Cougars in the third place game of the Hawaii Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Offense came much easier than it did in USU’s loss to SMU on Friday where the Aggies shot 37.5 percent from the field as a team. “We have good shooters and we want to make sure that our guys were encouraged to take the right shots,” Utah State head coach Ryan Odom said. “I think our shot selection (against SMU), we were a little bit rushed and we can be better in that area. We watched a lot of film of that game that night, right after the game. And the guys took it to heart and were ready to play today.” Utah State center Trevin Dorius – who tied his career-high with 12 points to go with four rebounds, two assists and two steals – said the team has been working on taking their time