Fresno State Bulldogs to Face UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Save Mart Center

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to host the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at the Save Mart Center, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Bulldogs have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings, which sets up an intriguing scenario for the upcoming game.

In their last three games, the Bulldogs have experienced both highs and lows. Against Morgan State Bears, they secured a convincing victory with 87 points to 68, showcasing their offensive prowess by shooting approximately 54 percent from the field and an impressive 45 percent from beyond the arc. This game also saw them dominate on rebounds with a total of 46 and maintain a balanced assist-to-turnover ratio.

However, in their championship game against James Madison Dukes, Fresno State struggled as they fell short by scoring only 64 points compared to Dukes' high-flying offense that put up 95 points. The Bulldogs were particularly challenged in ball handling during this contest with a low assists turnover ratio and managed only a meager 21 percent from three-point range.

Their semifinal encounter against New Mexico State Aggies was another nail-biter that extended into overtime. Despite losing out on timeouts and committing more personal fouls than their opponents, Fresno State emerged victorious with an end score of 81-76. Their resilience was evident as they shot well from long distance at approximately 44 percent but will need to address turnovers which stood at fifteen for this particular game.

The Save Mart Center has been known to provide an advantage for the home team due to its vibrant atmosphere created by Bulldog fans. With such support behind them and considering past performances where they've shown strong offensive capabilities but also some vulnerabilities in defense and turnovers, it's crucial for Fresno State to focus on maintaining possession and capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've excelled before.

Fans can catch all of this action live on November 28th at Save Mart Center or tune into MW Network online broadcast networks for coverage starting at local time (2:00 AM UTC).