Fresno State Bulldogs Secure Victory at Clune Arena Against Air Force Falcons
The Fresno State Bulldogs edged out the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 74-69. The Bulldogs, who played away, improved their record while the Falcons faced another setback on their home court.
At Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, the Fresno State Bulldogs showcased a solid performance against the Air Force Falcons. The game was marked by several lead changes and both teams were tied eight times throughout the contest, indicating a closely fought battle. However, it was the visiting team that managed to pull ahead when it mattered most.
The Bulldogs' offense was firing on all cylinders with an impressive field goal percentage of 53 percent and an exceptional free throw percentage of 94 percent. Their two-point shots were particularly effective as they hit 65 percent from inside the arc. The team's scoring efforts were bolstered by their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 31 points off turnovers compared to just five by the Falcons.
Defensively, Fresno State also made its presence felt with 12 steals and two blocks during the game. This defensive effort contributed significantly to limiting their opponents' opportunities to score easy baskets.
One standout statistic for Fresno State was their points in paint totaling an overwhelming 52 points which underscored their dominance under the basket. Additionally, they managed fast break points tallying up to 17 which helped them maintain momentum throughout various phases of play.
On the other side of court, despite being outdone overall, Air Force put up a strong fight especially from beyond three-point range where they achieved a notable three-point shooting percentage at around 48 percent making ten threes in total. They also had higher assist numbers with twenty assists demonstrating good ball movement but struggled with ball control ending up with twenty-one turnovers against six for Fresno State.
As for rebounds, both teams had similar numbers but it's worth noting that personal rebounds for both teams equaled or exceeded team rebounds indicating active participation from players in securing possession after missed shots.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory on enemy territory at Clune Arena where nearly eight thousand fans witnessed intense basketball action; The Fresno State Bulldogs will return home to face Nevada Wolf Pack at Save Mart Center in Fresno on February 24th at 8:00 PM Pacific Time. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into Fox Sports one channel two hundred nineteen for live coverage of what promises another exciting matchup in college basketball's competitive landscape.