Bulldogs to Battle Rams at Save Mart Center in Fresno Showdown
As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to host the Colorado State Rams at the Save Mart Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying game. The Bulldogs have shown a pattern of resilience and strategic play that could very well tip the scales in their favor against CSU.
In their recent encounter with San Diego State Aztecs on February 16, FRES displayed a tenacious defense, albeit falling short by just 2 points with a final score of 43-45. Despite this narrow defeat, there were positive takeaways; notably, their impressive free throw accuracy which stood at a perfect 100 percent. However, they struggled from beyond the arc with only an eight percent success rate from three-point land.
The Bulldogs' performance against San Jose State Spartans on February 8 was more indicative of their potential. They secured a victory with an assertive scoreline of 70-62. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot an outstanding 54 percent from the field and an exceptional 67 percent from three-point range. This level of efficiency could prove pivotal when facing CSU's defense.
FRES will need to replicate this shooting accuracy and maintain their defensive solidity if they wish to overcome CSU's challenge. The Rams are no pushovers and will come into this game looking to exploit any weaknesses in FRES's armor.
The key for FRES lies in controlling the paint and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities – areas where they've excelled previously against opponents like SJSU where they notched up nineteen fast break points.
Fans should also look out for how FRES manages turnovers and assists; maintaining or improving upon their assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly one-and-a-half could be crucial in dictating the pace of the game.
With all eyes set on February 18 at Save Mart Center, fans can catch all the action live via MW Network online starting at 5:00 PM local time (PST). The Bulldogs have shown that when firing on all cylinders, they can compete with anyone in conference play – making this matchup one you won't want to miss as these two teams vie for supremacy on court.