It wasn't pretty, but they'll take it. Utah State's Friday night 73-70 win over Weber State feels much better than the exhibition loss to Division II Cal State Monterrey Bay last Friday, and makes Wednesday's news of David Colette's defection a little easier to stomach.
Utah State survived a late run from a solid Wildcat team for a season opening win in Ogden. Chris Smith led the way for the Aggies with 19 points and seven boards, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.The visitors trailed early, but put things together for the better part of the game before letting a double digit lead slip away over the final few minutes.