Fresno State Bulldogs Set to Clash with Colorado State Rams at Save Mart Center

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to host the Colorado State Rams, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter at the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs have shown a mix of challenges and strengths in their recent performances that could influence their upcoming game.

In their last outing against the San Francisco Dons, the Bulldogs struggled defensively, allowing 77 points and succumbing to a 20-point deficit. Their two-point shooting was impressive at 63 percent accuracy, but they were outmatched beyond the arc with only a 17 percent success rate from three-point range. Turnovers were also a concern as they gave up possession 18 times.

However, when facing Portland State Vikings at home, Fresno State showcased resilience by pushing the game into overtime. Despite losing by three points, they demonstrated improved ball movement with an assist-turnover ratio of nearly one and better control of rebounds on both ends of the court.

The matchup against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners saw Fresno come out on top with a narrow victory. The team's two-point shooting was exceptional at 68 percent and overall field goal percentage stood strong at 49 percent. They also managed turnovers better than previous games but will need to maintain this discipline against Colorado State.

The venue could play a significant role in this encounter; playing at home has been advantageous for Fresno as seen in past performances where crowd support has spurred them on during critical moments.

Looking ahead to February 4th's clash, fans can expect Fresno State to leverage their high-percentage interior scoring while aiming to improve perimeter defense and three-point efficiency. Minimizing turnovers will be crucial for maintaining offensive flow against a formidable Rams squad.

Fans can catch all the action live from Save Mart Center or tune into CBS Sports Network on channel 221 for national coverage starting at February 4th, 03:00 AM UTC (February 3rd, local time).