Fresno State Bulldogs Set to Clash with Chicago State Cougars at Save Mart Center

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to host the Chicago State Cougars at the Save Mart Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Bulldogs have shown a mix of promise and areas for improvement in their recent outings, which sets up an intriguing matchup against the Cougars.

In their last game on March 1 against New Mexico Lobos, Fresno State put up a valiant effort but fell short, scoring 80 points. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways from their performance. The team demonstrated solid shooting from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 53 and maintained an assists turnover ratio of nearly 2. However, they allowed too many points in paint and fast break points which ultimately contributed to their defeat.

On February 25, playing at home against Nevada Wolf Pack proved challenging for FRES as well. They struggled offensively with only a 38 percent field goal percentage and were outrebounded by Nevada's aggressive play. Turnovers were also a concern as they committed 17 compared to Nevada's eight.

However, looking back at February 22 against Air Force Falcons provides some optimism for Bulldog supporters. FRES showed what they are capable of when things click; they had an impressive field goal percentage of nearly 53 percent and dominated in points off turnovers with an outstanding total of 31.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Fresno State to capitalize on their strengths while addressing weaknesses exposed in previous games. The key will be maintaining offensive efficiency while tightening up defense inside the paint and managing turnovers better.

The Bulldogs' ability to convert from long range could be decisive if they can replicate or improve upon their three-point shooting performance seen against New Mexico Lobos. Additionally, creating high-percentage shots through ball movement will be crucial; this was evident when they racked up assists during past games.

Chicago State Cougars come into this game as underdogs but cannot be underestimated; any lapse in concentration or execution by FRES could swing momentum in favor of CHS.

Fans eagerly awaiting this encounter should mark their calendars for March 5th when these two teams face off at Save Mart Center located in Fresno CA zip code area:93710 . Tip-off is scheduled for midnight UTC (March 4th at 4 PM Pacific Time), and those unable to attend can catch all the action live on MW Network via internet broadcast.