Can the Panthers Pounce at Burns Arena?

As the Florida International Panthers prepare to face off against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at Burns Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming clash scheduled for December 30th will be a test of consistency for the Panthers, who have shown both dominance and vulnerability in their past games.

Analyzing their recent matchups, we've seen a mixed bag of results from Florida International. In their latest game against the Black Bears, they secured an 82-74 victory with an impressive field goal percentage of 51 percent and a commendable two-point shooting rate of 61 percent. Their rebounding was strong with a total of 42 rebounds, outperforming their opponents significantly in this area.

However, inconsistency has been an issue as evidenced by their previous encounter with the Hatters where they fell short at 68-80. Despite maintaining a high assist-turnover ratio of 3.6 and limiting turnovers to just five, shooting was less effective with only a 34 percent success rate from the field and a mere 32 percent from beyond the arc.

The most striking performance came against Trinity (FL), where FIU dominated with an overwhelming scoreline of 146-55. They showcased exceptional efficiency on offense with field goals hitting at a remarkable rate of 64 percent and three-pointers sinking in at an impressive rate of 54 percent.

Heading into Burns Arena – unfamiliar territory for FIU – it's crucial that they leverage these statistical strengths while addressing any inconsistencies that have plagued them previously. Rebounding prowess and efficient scoring will be key factors if they aim to overcome Utah Tech on their home court.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ internet broadcast network on December 30th at Burns Arena in St. George, UT; tip-off is set for local Mountain Time zone convenience while accommodating Eastern Time zone viewers as well.