Utah State University Student-Athletes Recognized for Outstanding Performances

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Utah State University men's basketball player Dan Akin and women's basketball player Mayson Kimball have been recognized for their impressive performances on the court. Akin, a 6-foot-9, 225-pound grad senior forward, was named the America First Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week for the period ending on Sunday, Jan. 1. He led Utah State to a 67-54 win against Fresno State in the Aggies' Mountain West opener, logging his fourth double-double of the season with 11 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.

Kimball, a grad senior guard, averaged 7.5 points and 5.0 rebounds last week as Utah State lost two Mountain West games. She shot 62.5 percent from the field, including 80.0 percent from 3-point range, and 50.0 percent from the free throw line.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dan Akin, Utah State men's basketball player, was named the America First Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week for the period ending on Sunday, Jan. 1.
  • Akin led Utah State to a 67-54 win against Fresno State in the Aggies' Mountain West opener, logging his fourth double-double of the season with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
  • Mayson Kimball, Utah State women's basketball player, averaged 7.5 points and 5.0 rebounds last week as Utah State lost two Mountain West games.
  • Kimball shot 62.5 percent from the field, including 80.0 percent from 3-point range, and 50.0 percent from the free throw line.
  • Akin's double-double performance against Fresno State marked his fourth of the season, showcasing his dominance on the court.
  • Kimball's impressive performance from 3-point range, with 80.0 percent shooting, highlights her skill and accuracy.

Statistics:

  • Dan Akin logged 11 points and 13 rebounds against Fresno State, his fourth double-double of the season.
  • Mayson Kimball averaged 7.5 points and 5.0 rebounds last week, with a shooting percentage of 62.5 from the field.
  • Kimball shot 80.0 percent from 3-point range and 50.0 percent from the free throw line last week.
  • The men's basketball team won 67-54 against Fresno State in their Mountain West opener.
  • The women's basketball team lost two Mountain West games, against Air Force and San Diego State, with Kimball recording 10 points and 7 rebounds against San Diego State.

Sources:

  • Utah State University news release, "Dan Akin Named America First Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week", no date.
  • Utah State University news release, "WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - Grad senior guard Mayson Kimball (Webster, New Hampshire) averaged 7.5 points and 5.0 rebounds last week as Utah State lost a pair of Mountain West games at Air Force (77-63) and at home against San Diego State (89-55).", no date.