Will the Bulldogs Bite Back at Thomas Assembly Center Against the Panthers?

As the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs prepare to host the Florida International Panthers at Thomas Assembly Center on February 17, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance trends. The Bulldogs have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement in their past games, which could play a critical role in their upcoming clash.

In their last game against Seattle's Redhawks, despite a strong showing with 73 points and dominating rebounds with a total of 48, the Bulldogs fell short in overtime. Their field goal percentage stood at 39 percent and they struggled from beyond the arc with just 17 percent efficiency on three-pointers. However, they excelled in points from paint (42) and second-chance points (15), indicating an aggressive inside game.

A narrow loss to Saint Louis' Billikens showed similar patterns; while they improved slightly on field goals (41 percent) and three-pointers (32 percent), it wasn't enough for victory. The team's assists-to-turnover ratio was non-existent due to no recorded turnovers, which might suggest better ball control or an error in data recording.

However, optimism stems from their dominant win over Southeastern Louisiana Lions where they scored an impressive 89 points. They showcased sharpshooting from downtown with a remarkable three-point percentage of 54 percent and maintained solid free-throw shooting at 72 percent. Their defensive efforts were notable too, forcing turnovers that led to scoring opportunities.

The venue could be advantageous for Louisiana Tech; playing at home where they recently thrashed Southeastern Louisiana by nearly thirty points should boost confidence. Fans can expect aggressive rebounding and an inside attack based on past performances but will hope for consistency in shooting accuracy that has fluctuated recently.

The game is scheduled for broadcast exclusively online via ESPN+ network. Fans can catch all the action live as it unfolds starting at 8:00 PM local time on February 17th.