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Clash at Save Mart Center: Fresno State Bulldogs to Host Chicago State Cougars

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to host the Chicago State Cougars at the Save Mart Center, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming matchup. The Bulldogs have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.


Dec 1, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs center Eduardo Andre (35) looks to pass the ball against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against New Mexico's Lobos, the Bulldogs scored an impressive 80 points but fell short defensively, allowing 94 points. Despite a strong offensive display with a field goal percentage of 47 and three-point shooting at an impressive 53 percent, it was not enough to secure victory. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at 1.89, indicating a relatively efficient ball-handling performance.


However, in the preceding game on their home court against Nevada's Wolf Pack, the Bulldogs struggled offensively with only a 38 percent field goal success rate and were particularly challenged from beyond the arc with just a 26 percent three-point shooting performance. The game also highlighted ball security issues as they turned over possession 17 times compared to only ten assists given – an assist-to-turnover ratio that needs attention.


On a more positive note, during their visit to Air Force's Clune Arena earlier in February, Fresno State showcased what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders. They put up an efficient offensive display with over half of their field goals made (53 percent) and dominated inside by scoring most of their points in paint (52). Additionally, they managed to keep turnovers low (6) while stealing possession from Air Force multiple times (12), which contributed significantly to their win.


The upcoming game presents another opportunity for Fresno State Bulldogs to capitalize on home-court advantage and refine aspects of play that have been less consistent recently. Fans can expect them to leverage high-energy offense while working on tightening up defense and improving ball security.


The action unfolds at Save Mart Center on March 5th; tip-off is scheduled for local time. Fans can catch live coverage via MW Network online broadcasts.

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