Fresno State Bulldogs Set to Battle UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center
As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to face off against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Bulldogs have shown a mixed bag of results in their past performances, with their latest game resulting in a 57-77 loss against San Francisco. Despite this setback, there are positive takeaways from their statistical output.
The Bulldogs have demonstrated strength inside the paint, scoring 30 points in their last outing and maintaining an impressive two-point field goal percentage of 63 percent. However, they struggled beyond the arc with only a 17 percent three-point shooting rate. Ball security was also an issue as they turned over possession 18 times.
In contrast, during their home game against Portland State which went into overtime, Fresno State showed resilience but ultimately fell short by three points with a final score of 72-75. Their two-point field goal percentage remained strong at approximately 53 percent and they managed to outscore Portland State in points from turnovers.
Another home victory came narrowly against Cal State Bakersfield with Fresno prevailing by just three points again (61-58). The team's ability to convert inside was evident once more as they shot nearly 68 percent on two-point attempts and capitalized on fast-break opportunities with 14 points.
These recent games suggest that while Fresno has been competitive, consistency is needed especially in perimeter shooting and ball handling if they wish to secure more wins moving forward.
The upcoming match-up promises to be challenging as it takes place away from home soil where crowd support for UNLV could influence momentum swings during the game. Fans should look for improvements in three-point efficiency and turnover reduction if Fresno is aiming for success at Thomas & Mack Center.
Mark your calendars for January 31st when you can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel 221 starting at local time (4:00 AM GMT).