Fresno State Bulldogs Set to Clash with New Mexico Lobos at The Pit

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and past performances will play a significant role. The Bulldogs have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement over their last few games, which could influence their strategy against the Lobos.

In their most recent matchup, the Bulldogs fell short by four points against Nevada's Wolf Pack. Despite shooting an impressive 100 percent from the free-throw line and securing more total rebounds, turnovers proved costly with 17 compared to Nevada's eight. Their three-point shooting was also lackluster at 26 percent.

However, in an earlier game against Air Force's Falcons, Fresno State showcased their offensive capabilities by putting up 74 points with a strong second half. They excelled inside the paint scoring 52 points and were efficient from both field goal range (53 percent) and free throws (94 percent). Their ability to convert turnovers into points was evident as they scored 31 points off turnovers.

Against Colorado State Rams at home, Fresno State displayed defensive prowess with four blocks but struggled from beyond the arc hitting only 22 percent of three-point attempts. They managed to keep turnovers low but ultimately lost by three points in a closely contested game.

The upcoming encounter will test Fresno State's ability to capitalize on its strengths while addressing weaknesses like perimeter shooting and ball handling under pressure. Playing away from home at The Pit—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere—could add another layer of challenge for the Bulldogs.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled on March 1st at 3:30 AM UTC live on Fox Sports 1 (channel number:219). With both teams looking to assert dominance in this conference clash, it promises to be an engaging battle on court.