Fresno State Bulldogs: Ready to Overcome Boise State Broncos?

The Fresno State Bulldogs are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying encounter against the Boise State Broncos. With the game scheduled at the Save Mart Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation, wondering if their team can pull off a win against a formidable opponent.

Analyzing Past Performances

A deep dive into recent games reveals a mixed bag of results for the Bulldogs. In their last outing against the Air Force Falcons, they showed resilience but ultimately fell short in overtime, scoring 69 points to Air Force's 72. Despite this setback, there were notable positives; their ability to draw fouls and convert free throws at a rate of 69 percent was commendable. Their efficiency in scoring from two-point range stood out as well, with a success rate of 55 percent.

However, when facing off against San Diego State Aztecs, the Bulldogs struggled significantly. They managed only 60 points compared to SDSU's commanding 83 points. The game highlighted areas needing improvement; turnovers were particularly damaging with Fresno State giving up possession 16 times.

In contrast, their performance against UNLV Runnin' Rebels showcased defensive prowess by limiting UNLV to just 52 points while nearly matching them throughout the game before narrowly losing by one point.

Looking Ahead: Strategies and Expectations

Against Boise State Broncos, it is crucial for Fresno State Bulldogs (FRES) to leverage their strengths effectively. The key will be minimizing turnovers which have previously hampered their offensive flow and capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've shown efficiency.

Defensively, FRES must replicate the intensity displayed against UNLV by disrupting BSU's offensive schemes and forcing difficult shots. Given BSU's likely strategy of exploiting perimeter shooting—a weakness observed in FRES’s defense—the Bulldogs need to tighten their perimeter defense and challenge every shot aggressively.

Another aspect that could tilt the scales in favor of FRES is bench contribution. In past games where outcomes were less favorable, bench scoring was notably absent or minimal at best. A more significant impact from reserves could provide FRES with much-needed depth and versatility during critical moments of the game.

Conclusion

As we look forward to this clash on March 1st at Save Mart Center at 7:00 PM EDT broadcasted on MW Network internet channels; it’s clear that while challenges lie ahead for Fresno State Bulldogs (FRES), opportunities abound for them to assert dominance on home turf.