Clash at Save Mart Center: Fresno State Bulldogs to Host Idaho State Bengals

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to welcome the Idaho State Bengals to the Save Mart Center, fans are anticipating a riveting encounter. The Bulldogs have had a challenging stretch in their recent games, and as they return home, they will be looking for redemption on their own court.

In their last outing against the Cougars, despite a valiant effort in front of an away crowd at Delta Center, the Bulldogs fell short with 56 points against the Cougars' 85. A concerning statistic from that game was their high turnover count of 21 compared to just 12 assists, which they will need to address. Their shooting from beyond the arc was also below par at only 33 percent.

The previous home game saw a closer contest with only a four-point deficit against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. The final score read 65-69 in favor of the visitors. The Bulldogs showed improvement in ball handling with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2 and managed to secure more rebounds than their opponents.

However, it's evident that defensive struggles have been persistent for Fresno State; during these past games, opponents have consistently scored above average points against them – most notably when James Madison put up an impressive 95 points.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for Fresno State to tighten up defensively and capitalize on playing at Save Mart Center where fan support could provide them with an extra edge. With improved ball security and shot selection coupled with robust defense, there's potential for turning around recent trends.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled on December 6th at Save Mart Center or tune into MW Network online broadcast networks for live coverage of what promises to be an engaging basketball showdown between these two teams.