New Mexico State Aggies Set to Face Sam Houston State Bearkats at Bernard Johnson Coliseum
As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Bernard Johnson Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Aggies have shown a mixed bag of performances in their past outings, with their most recent games displaying both resilience and areas for improvement.
In their last game against the Golden Hurricane, the Aggies fell short with 59 points against Tulsa's 65. Despite leading by five points at halftime, they struggled in the second half, scoring only 22 points compared to their first-half tally of 37. Their field goal percentage was low at 38 percent overall, and they particularly struggled from beyond the arc with a mere 15 percent success rate on three-point attempts.
However, there were positives; they excelled at free throws with an impressive 90 percent completion rate and dominated rebounds with a total of 41. This rebounding strength was not an anomaly as it has been consistent over previous games.
The game before Tulsa saw them score more prolifically against Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks but still resulted in a loss (72-75). They improved their shooting from distance to hit 40 percent of threes but were outrebounded by SFA who grabbed an imposing total of 45 rebounds.
A glimmer of hope shone through during their home stand-off against New Mexico Lobos where they secured victory (72-73) thanks to better shooting efficiency – achieving nearly half of their field goals (49 percent) and showing prowess from three-point land (45 percent).
The upcoming clash is set to be challenging as Bernard Johnson Coliseum provides an energetic atmosphere that could fuel both teams. The Aggies will need to capitalize on free throw opportunities while addressing turnovers which have been high in past games – reaching up to twenty-one against UNM.
Fans eager for action can mark their calendars for January 26th when these two teams face off at Bernard Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, Texas. The match is scheduled for tip-off just after midnight local time and will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.