49ers Set to Shock the Shockers at Halton Arena Showdown

As the Charlotte 49ers prepare to host the Wichita State Shockers at Dale F. Halton Arena, fans can anticipate an electrifying encounter. The 49ers have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games.

In their last home game against Greensboro's Pride, the 49ers dominated with a commanding 91-44 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display with a remarkable field goal percentage of 55 and an impressive three-point shooting rate of 41 percent. The team also excelled defensively, racking up 13 steals and converting turnovers into a staggering 39 points.

However, in their subsequent away games, the results were mixed. Against Richmond's Spiders, despite outrebounding them with a total of 40 rebounds and making ten three-point shots for a conversion rate of approximately 29 percent, they fell short with only five points off turnovers compared to Spiders' more efficient play leading to their defeat at 56-64.

The following away game against Duke's Blue Devils saw another challenging match-up where they managed to maintain decent shooting from inside the arc at around 53 percent but struggled beyond it with only four successful three-point shots out of twenty attempts (20 percent). This lackluster perimeter shooting contributed to their loss by a scoreline of 56-80.

With these past performances in mind, it is clear that maintaining high shooting efficiency and capitalizing on turnovers will be crucial for the Charlotte team when they face Wichita State. The home-court advantage should also not be underestimated; playing in front of their fans has previously spurred them on to significant victories.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for February 18th at Dale F. Halton Arena in Charlotte – tip-off is set for noon local time (5 PM GMT). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN Networks for live coverage of what promises to be an engaging battle between two determined teams.