Can Fresno State Outmaneuver Boise State at ExtraMile Arena?
As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to face the Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of challenging games. The Bulldogs have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their past performances, which could play a significant role in the upcoming contest.
In their last game against San Francisco, the Bulldogs struggled defensively, allowing 77 points and losing by a 20-point margin. Their three-point shooting was notably weak at only seventeen percent, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of forty-four percent. Despite putting up thirty points in the paint and securing twenty-eight rebounds, they were unable to contain San Francisco's offense.
Prior to that game, Fresno State faced Portland State in an intense battle that went into overtime. Although they lost narrowly with seventy-two points against Portland's seventy-five, there were positive takeaways: a fifty-two percent success rate on two-point attempts and improved ball movement leading to eleven assists. However, turnovers remained an issue with thirteen instances.
Against Cal State Bakersfield earlier in December, Fresno managed a close win with sixty-one points over Bakersfield's fifty-eight. They showcased strong inside play with sixty-eight percent two-point shooting accuracy and dominated the paint scoring thirty-six points. Their defense also stepped up with five steals and two blocks but still showed room for improvement on turnovers.
The upcoming game will test whether Fresno can leverage its strengths—particularly its ability to score inside—and address weaknesses like perimeter shooting and ball handling under pressure. With Boise playing host this time around at ExtraMile Arena—a venue known for its energetic crowd—the Bulldogs will need both mental toughness and strategic execution.
Fans can catch all the action on February 18th at 00:30 AM GMT as CBS Sports Network broadcasts what promises to be an engaging matchup between these two teams vying for victory on national television channel 221.