Clash at Grand Canyon University Arena: Sam Houston State Bearkats Take on the 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 eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Bearkats have shown a mix of results in their past games, which may give insight into what to expect in this upcoming contest.
In their most recent game against Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, the Bearkats secured a narrow victory with 63 points over the Warhawks' 62. This win was characterized by a solid defensive effort that included seven steals and two blocks. However, they struggled from beyond the arc with only 24 percent three-point shooting accuracy.
The previous game saw them fall short against Missouri State Bears with 60 points to Bears' 69. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways such as securing 42 rebounds and forcing turnovers that led to 14 points. Their shooting from two-point range was notably low at approximately 31 percent, which they will need to improve upon.
However, it was an impressive offensive showcase when they played Lamar Cardinals earlier on; scoring an emphatic 90 points while shooting over half of their field goals successfully and an outstanding three-point percentage of approximately 52 percent.
The venue for this matchup is known for its energetic atmosphere which could play a role in influencing both teams' performances. The Bearkats will need to focus on maintaining strong defense while improving their field goal percentages if they want to come out on top against the Antelopes.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ as these two teams go head-to-head on December 21st at Grand Canyon University Arena located in Phoenix, Arizona. With tip-off scheduled for just after midnight local time (1:00 AM UTC), it promises to be an exciting night of basketball where fans will hope that Sam Houston State can leverage its strengths and secure another win for this season.