USU-Northwest Nazarene Wrap-Up

1st Half Part 1

1st Half Part 2

2nd Half Part 1

2nd Half Part 2

Every USU fan knows it's time to start the grills for the sacrificial lamb when Halloween rolls around. This year was no exception. Returning to the Spectrum was Northwest Nazarene University for exhibition action. Let me quote the great Scotty Smalls (The Sandlot)

"It was a solid victory. In fact, we beat the crap out of those guys."

Tonight's game really was no contest for a USU squad returning three starters - Pooh Williams is injured - and a whole fistful of powerful post players. Returning from last year's squad are Tai Wesley, Brady Jardine and Matt Formisano. Joining them is newcomer Nate Bendall who actually played here in Logan before leaving on an LDS mission.

With all of these returning starters, you would think it would be easy for the Ags to crash the boards. Not so. NNU got 36 rebounds to USU's 38 - NNU led the rebounding war most of the game despite the inflated score.

Speaking of inflated items, how about that score? USU won this game 85-51. Like I said, no contest.

However, defense continues to be a weak point for the Aggies, and everyone on the team acknowledges that fact. The fact that 18 of NNU's 36 rebounds were offensive rebounds should be a tip to that fact.

Highlighting the Ags' play were the post players Bendall and Wesley. Both scored 17 points, Tai went 8 for 9 from the field, and Bendall batted 1.000, hitting all 7 of his shot attempts.

Preston Medlin hit quite a few three pointers as well in critical moments. Listen to the play-by-play, and you'll quickly see.