Showdown at Bernard Johnson Coliseum: Sam Houston State Takes on Texas-Arlington

As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to host the Texas-Arlington Mavericks at Bernard Johnson Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Bearkats have shown a consistent offensive presence in their past games, with their most recent victory against Abilene Christian Wildcats showcasing their ability to score from both inside the paint and beyond the arc.

The Bearkats' shooting has been impressive, hitting 55 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range in their last win. Their scoring distribution has been balanced, with points coming from fast breaks, second-chance opportunities, and off turnovers. However, ball security will be crucial as they had 15 turnovers in that game.

Defensively, they've managed to keep personal fouls to a reasonable number but will need to maintain discipline against a Mavericks team that could capitalize on free-throw opportunities. Rebounding has also been strong for the Bearkats; they outrebounded their opponents by 15 boards last time out.

Looking back at an earlier matchup with the Mavericks this season reveals areas for improvement. The Bearkats fell short in that encounter despite putting up respectable numbers on defense and offense. They'll need to adjust based on that experience - particularly by enhancing their assists-to-turnover ratio which stood below one during that loss.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on court. Fans should expect an energetic contest where execution on both ends of the floor will determine if Sam Houston State can leverage its home-court advantage at Bernard Johnson Coliseum.

The action unfolds on February 16th at half-past midnight UTC (February 15th local time). Fans won't want to miss this match-up and can catch all the action live on ESPN+.