Can the New Mexico Lobos Outmaneuver Fresno State Bulldogs at The Pit?
As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to host the Fresno State Bulldogs at The Pit, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming clash on March 6th promises to be a spectacle of skill and strategy, with both teams looking to assert dominance.
The Lobos have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. In a nail-biting encounter against the Air Force Falcons, they narrowly missed victory with a final score of 77-78. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their impressive points in paint tallying up to 48 and an aggressive fast break strategy that earned them 22 points. However, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession ten times.
In contrast, when facing off against the Colorado State Rams, the Lobos secured a win with a score of 68-66. Their defense was more effective as evidenced by seven steals and four blocks while maintaining better control over turnovers with only four instances.
However, it's worth noting that during an away game against San Diego State Aztecs, the Lobos struggled significantly with ball handling – turning over possession nineteen times which contributed heavily to their defeat at 70-81.
The statistics suggest that when playing at home in Albuquerque's iconic venue The Pit – known for its raucous atmosphere and altitude advantage – the Lobos tend to perform better defensively and manage turnovers more effectively.
As they face Fresno State Bulldogs next week, fans should look for improvements in three-point shooting accuracy which has been lackluster recently (19 percent against Air Force), and continued strength inside the paint where they've excelled consistently.
With these analytics in mind, supporters can anticipate an intense battle where home-court advantage could play a pivotal role for New Mexico Lobos' success.
Be sure not to miss this exciting matchup scheduled for March 6th at 8:30 PM local time (Mountain Time Zone) at The Pit in Albuquerque. Catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 as both teams vie for supremacy on court!