Clash at Thomas & Mack Center: Colorado State Rams Face Fresno State Bulldogs

As the Colorado State Rams gear up to face the Fresno State Bulldogs at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Rams are coming off a season where they showed considerable prowess on the court, and they will be looking to carry that momentum into this game.

Last season's statistics reveal a team that was efficient from the field, with an overall field goal percentage of 48 percent. Their proficiency extended beyond just shooting; they also excelled at free throws, hitting them at a rate of 77 percent. This kind of accuracy can be pivotal in close games where every point counts.

The true shooting percentage for the Rams stood at 59 percent, which takes into account three-pointers and free throws, indicating their ability to score effectively across different scenarios. Speaking of three-pointers, they managed to sink them with a success rate of 36 percent while maintaining an even more impressive two-point percentage of 56 percent.

Defensively, Colorado State demonstrated solid fundamentals last season by averaging over six steals and three blocks per game. This defensive tenacity will be crucial in disrupting Fresno State's offensive flow.

On average per game last season, the Rams committed around 15 personal fouls and turned over the ball about ten times. While these numbers aren't alarming, minimizing turnovers and fouls could give them an edge in this matchup.

Rebounding has been another strong suit for Colorado State with nearly 30 rebounds per game last year; controlling the boards again could prove vital against Fresno State Bulldogs.

Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for victory on March 8th at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The action is set to unfold starting from 7 PM local time and can be caught live on MW Network via internet broadcast networks for those who cannot make it to Vegas. With both teams eager to establish dominance early on in this encounter, it promises to be an exciting match-up not to miss!