Clash at Grand Canyon University Arena: Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Grand Canyon Antelopes in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to face off against the Grand Canyon Antelopes at the Grand Canyon University Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Bearkats have been showing a mix of grit and finesse on the court, which could spell trouble for their opponents.
In their last encounter on December 13 against Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, SHSU clinched a narrow victory with a score of 63-62. Despite shooting only 37 percent from the field and an unimpressive 24 percent from beyond the arc, they managed to pull through thanks to their aggressive defense that racked up seven steals and capitalized on turnovers with 21 points off them. Their free throw performance was less than stellar at just over 60 percent, but it was enough to edge out a win.
The game before that wasn't as fortunate for SHSU; they faced defeat against Missouri State Bears with a score of 60-69 on December 10. The Bearkats struggled from both two-point range (31 percent) and three-point land (26 percent), which significantly hampered their scoring potential. However, they did show tenacity in rebounding by grabbing an impressive total of 42 rebounds.
However, it's worth noting that back on December 3 against Lamar Cardinals, SHSU displayed what can only be described as offensive fireworks. They dominated with an outstanding final score of 90-70 where everything seemed to click – shooting over half their attempts successfully from both field goals (53 percent) and three-pointers (52 percent). Their free throw accuracy was also commendable at around 85 percent.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for SHSU to showcase consistency in performance after such fluctuating outcomes in recent games. If they can channel the same energy and precision shown in their high-scoring affair earlier this month while maintaining defensive pressure like in their latest victory, there's no doubt they could dominate proceedings against GC.
Grand Canyon Antelopes will certainly not make it easy for them; however, given SHSU’s potential when firing on all cylinders combined with strategic adjustments since previous games – particularly focusing on improving shot selection and conversion rates – there is reason for optimism among Bearkat fans.
Looking ahead to what promises to be an exciting matchup filled with tactical plays and athletic prowess, supporters should mark their calendars for December 21st at Grand Canyon University Arena where tip-off is scheduled for just past midnight local time (1:00 AM). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage via ESPN+ online network.