Morrill displeased with win

Stew Morrill’s post-game mood said it all Saturday night.

The Utah State head coach was displeased despite the fact the Aggies picked up a 78-73 victory over the San Jose State Spartans (10-13, 2-8 in Western Athletic Conference play).

The Aggies (18-6, 8-1) lost the lead with five minutes left in the first half, regained it in the second half to lead by as many as 15, and then let the Spartans get as close as three in the waning seconds.

“We were very fortunate to win this game,” Morrill said. “I thought San Jose State played well. They manhandled us on the offensive rebounds. They beat us on the dribble so much we couldn’t block off. When it wasn’t that, we just didn’t block off. I thought we weren’t really physical enough. I didn’t think we were very good.”

If the Aggies repeat Saturday night’s performance at Nevada Monday night, Morrill says it will be ugly.

“If we play this unphysical we’ll get beat by 30 at Nevada,” Morrill added. “If we play this unphysical, it’s guaranteed. (The Spartans) just manhandled us. Our posts ought to be embarrassed.”