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Can the Bulldogs' Sharpshooting Overcome Broncos' Dominance at ExtraMile Arena?

The Fresno State Bulldogs faced a tough challenge against the Boise State Broncos, ending with a score of 66-90. The Bulldogs now stand with an even record, while the Broncos have improved their standing.


Feb 17, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos guard Chibuzo Agbo (11) and forward Cam Martin (31) go for a rebound during the first half against the Fresno Bulldogs at ExtraMile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

At ExtraMile Arena, home to the Boise State Broncos, fans witnessed a game where offensive execution was paramount. The Fresno State Bulldogs shot 42 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc. Despite their efforts, including sinking 11 three-pointers and scoring 20 points in the paint, they were unable to match up with their opponents' superior shooting percentages.


The Bulldogs demonstrated resilience throughout the game. They managed to put up six fast break points and capitalized on turnovers by adding eight points off them. Their ball movement resulted in 12 assists over the course of play but was overshadowed by Boise State's more effective distribution that led to 15 assists.


Defensively, Fresno State struggled to contain Boise State's offense which boasted a remarkable field goal percentage of 59 percent and an even more impressive two-point shooting percentage of 74 percent. The home team also outperformed in rebounding with a total of 36 rebounds compared to Fresno State's total rebound count of only twenty-five.


A notable aspect for Fresno State was their second-chance efforts which yielded eleven points; however, this hustle was not enough as they were outscored in every statistical category that mattered most on this night. With only one block and three steals throughout the game compared to Boise State’s three blocks and four steals, it became evident that defensive stops were hard to come by for Fresno fans’ favorites.


The free throw line also told part of tonight's story: both teams had seven total turnovers each; however, while Boise scored eleven points off these opportunities compared to eight by Fresno state – it was at charity stripe where difference grew wider as Broncos made twenty free throws at seventy-one percent efficiency whereas Bulldogs could convert only five attempts at forty-two percent rate.


Looking ahead after this challenging encounter on court for Fresno state basketball team is another significant matchup scheduled for February twenty-fourth against San Diego state Aztecs back home at Save Mart Center located in California’s city named after ash trees lining ‘San Joaquin River’. Fans eager not miss any action can tune into CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one where broadcast will commence promptly at seven o'clock PM Pacific Time.

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