Sam Houston State Bearkats Set to Ignite the Court Against Liberty Flames
As the Sam Houston State Bearkats gear up for their next challenge against the Liberty Flames, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying encounter at Bernard Johnson Coliseum. The Bearkats, coming off a mixed bag of performances, have shown both resilience and areas in need of improvement that could dictate the outcome of this upcoming game.
In their last outing on December 21 against Grand Canyon Antelopes, SHSU fell short despite a valiant effort. Scoring 64 points with a field goal percentage of 42 and free throw accuracy standing at an impressive 79 percent, it was not enough to secure victory. Their three-point shooting languished at just 18 percent – a statistic they will be desperate to improve upon.
The Bearkats' performance in paint was strong with 38 points but was equally matched by their opponents. A concerning aspect for SHSU was turnovers; they gave up possession 16 times which translated into 12 points for the Antelopes. This is an area where they must tighten up if they are to overcome LIB.
However, there's reason for optimism as well: SHSU's fast break play yielded them a notable 18 fast break points and their defensive efforts resulted in eight steals. These are aspects of their game that can cause serious problems for any team when executed well.
Looking back further provides additional insights into SHSU's potential strategies against LIB. On December 16 against Texas State Bobcats, despite another loss, we saw tenacity from the Bearkats as they fought hard throughout the game evidenced by five times tied and three lead changes. They showed promise on defense with no blocks but managed five steals and contained turnovers better than previous games.
Their most recent win came on December 13 versus Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks where we witnessed what SHSU is capable of when things click into place – particularly in terms of ball security with fewer turnovers (nine) leading to more scoring opportunities resulting in a win.
The key takeaway from these past performances is that consistency remains elusive for SHSU; however, there's no denying their ability to compete fiercely under pressure which could prove pivotal against LIB.
As we look ahead to February 18th’s clash at Bernard Johnson Coliseum set for tip-off at half-past six PM Central Time (CT), fans should expect nothing less than maximum effort from Sam Houston State Bearkats as they seek redemption on home turf. With strategic adjustments and capitalizing on their strengths such as fast breaks and free throws while shoring up weaknesses like three-point shooting accuracy and turnover rates – this could very well be an opportunity for them to turn around recent misfortunes.
Bearkat supporters can catch all the action live via ESPN+ internet broadcast network; let’s rally behind our team as they aim high once again!