LOGAN, Utah-This week, 9-2 Utah State men’s basketball continues to be among the national leaders in several key statistical categories.
The Aggies currently rank fourth nationally in rebounding margin (+13.2), sixth in defensive rebounds per game (32), and seventh nationally in field goal percentage defense as they only allow opponents to shoot 36.5 percent from the field.
The Aggies are off to their best start under a new coach in program history with Craig Smith having surpassed Ladell Andersen during the 1961-62 season.
They are also 16th in the nation in scoring margin (+18 points per game) and 25th in the nation in points per game at 84.
Junior guard Sam Merrill is 16th nationally in free throw percentage at 91.4 percent, making 53 of 58 free throws on the season.
The Aggies are back in action Thursday against the undefeated and #21 team in the land, the Houston Cougars, at Houston.
