Viejas Arena Edge Gives Utah State a Narrow Edge Over Villanova in NCAA First Round
Utah State leverages veteran experience and a favorable venue edge at Viejas Arena to enter as a 1.5-point favorite against Villanova in a tightly contested NCAA Tournament first-round game, with the under 147.5 expected to hold as both teams emphasize defense; a projected final score of about Utah State 72, Villanova 68 supports a narrow Aggies win.