Can Sam Houston State Outmaneuver Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena?
As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of challenging games. The Bearkats have shown resilience in their past performances, but there's room for improvement as they head into this upcoming contest.
In their last game against Grand Canyon Antelopes, the Bearkats put up 64 points with a field goal percentage of 42 and a three-point percentage of just 18. Despite grabbing 32 rebounds and making fast break points count with a total of 18, they were unable to secure victory, falling short by 12 points. Turnovers were an issue; with 16 in total, it's an area that will need tightening up.
The previous home game saw them score fewer points (60) than in their away match-up but with better control over turnovers (16) and personal fouls (19). Their free throw accuracy was impressive at an 80 percent completion rate. However, despite these efforts and playing on home turf at Bernard Johnson Coliseum, they couldn't clinch the win against Texas State Bobcats.
Looking further back to another home game versus Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks provides some positive insights. The Bearkats managed a narrow win by one point (63-62), showing that they can hold their nerve in tight situations. They had fewer turnovers (9) compared to other games and made good use of free throws with a success rate of over half.
As we approach the clash at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock on December 29th at midnight Central Time Zone – viewable on ESPN+ – fans should watch for improvements in ball handling and shooting accuracy from beyond the arc if the Bearkats are to overcome Texas Tech Red Raiders' challenge. Defensive rebounds will also be crucial to limit second-chance points for the opposition.
The venue has been known to rally its home crowd effectively; thus, maintaining composure will be key for Sam Houston State as they navigate through what promises to be an electrifying atmosphere underpinned by high stakes basketball action.