Gossner Classic

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were filled with basketball! The Aggies hosted their annual Holiday Tournament this week. The Aggies hosted Weber State, Morehead State and Cal State Fullerton. The Aggies swept the Tournament this year, which really is just a round-robin type situation. Every team played each other over 3 nights.

These three games were very needed to help improve the somewhat struggling aggie team. On Monday night the Aggies played a very solid game and did very good. Tuesday they played another solid game, everyone on the roster got playing time. It was a good all around game. Tuesday, the Aggies had to face Weber State again. It is hard enough to beat a team more than once let alone a team that plays the same way as you. That is what Coach Rahe does, he borrows stuff from the greatest coach there is. In the final game, and the championship game for that matter, the Aggies played very well and were able to hold off the Wildcats one more time. It was a great game to watch, the Aggies are playing some good ol' fashioned Aggie Basketball.

Nate Bendall was out last night due to his heart surgery he had to have. It was nothing serious and he is expected to recover quickly. So the starting lineup was different last night. Matt Formansano got his first career start last night and played, like always a solid game. The player that played out of his mind was Mister Modou Niang. What a performance! He was just amazing last night and did a great job all-around. As a matter of fact, the whole team just played outstanding.

The all-tournament team included two from USU, Jared Quayle and Pooh Williams. They did a great job in the three games. Tai Wesley got the MVP of the tournament, which is very well deserved. He played out of his mind and is starting to take the leadership role that was desperately needed.

The Aggies have a short break and then host Western Oregon on Tuesday, December 29