Clash at War Memorial Gymnasium: Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Francisco Dons in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to face off against the San Francisco Dons at War Memorial Gymnasium, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Bulldogs have been on a tear recently, and their performance in past games suggests that they will bring the same intensity to their upcoming encounter.

Looking back at the game on December 10th, FRES dominated with an impressive 89 points against Pacific Tigers' 56. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot an astounding 65 percent from the field and a remarkable 57 percent from beyond the arc. With such high shooting percentages, it's clear that when FRES gets hot, they're nearly unstoppable.

In contrast, during their December 6th game against Idaho State Bengals, although winning with a score of 79-67, FRES showed some vulnerability by committing more turnovers than usual. However, they compensated for this by converting turnovers into fast break points and maintaining a high two-point field goal percentage of around 59 percent.

The most telling game might be their matchup against BYU Cougars on December 2nd. Despite being outscored by BYU (85-56), FRES showed resilience in points in paint and free throw accuracy (89 percent). This loss could serve as a valuable lesson for them; it highlighted areas where improvement is needed such as ball handling and perimeter defense.

The San Francisco Dons should not be underestimated though. They will have home-court advantage and undoubtedly aim to disrupt FRES's rhythm with tight defense and strategic plays. The Dons' ability to challenge FRES will hinge on whether they can limit turnovers and control the pace of the game.

However, given recent performances and statistics from both teams, it seems likely that Fresno State Bulldogs will carry forward their momentum into this matchup. Their scoring efficiency from close range coupled with their ability to sink threes gives them an edge over many opponents including SF.

Fans eagerly awaiting this contest should mark their calendars for December 22nd at War Memorial Gymnasium where tip-off is set for 5:00 PM local time (8:00 PM ET). Those unable to attend can catch all the action live on ESPN+, ensuring no one misses out on what promises to be an exciting basketball showdown between these two contenders.