Clash at Viejas Arena: San Diego State Aztecs to Face Wyoming Cowboys
As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to host the Wyoming Cowboys at Viejas Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Aztecs, coming off a nail-biting game against Boise State Broncos on March 1st where they fell just short with a score of 60-66, will be looking to bounce back and assert their dominance on their home court.
The Aztecs' performance in that game was marked by solid shooting from the free-throw line with an impressive 82 percent accuracy but was overshadowed by their struggle from beyond the arc, hitting only 37 percent of three-point attempts. Despite these setbacks, the tenacity of the team shone through as they managed to rack up nine steals and four blocks, showcasing their defensive prowess.
In contrast, during their February 26th encounter against New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, SDSU demonstrated remarkable resilience and offensive firepower. They emerged victorious with a score of 73-71 in a game that saw them improve their assists turnover ratio significantly to 1.55 and maintain a consistent field goal percentage of around 44 percent.
However, it's worth noting that when playing at home against Colorado State Rams on February 22nd, SDSU truly flourished. They notched up an even more impressive victory with a scoreline of 77-58. Their field goal percentage slightly increased compared to previous games (48 percent), and they excelled at free throws (83 percent). Moreover, they capitalized on turnovers scoring fifteen points off them while also contributing ten fast break points.
The upcoming game against Wyoming presents an opportunity for SDSU to leverage its home-court advantage where they have previously shown great comfort and success. With strong defensive tactics leading to turnovers and fast break opportunities coupled with efficient scoring inside the paint as seen in past performances; if these trends continue along with improvements in three-point shooting accuracy – there is every reason for optimism among fans.
Looking ahead towards this exciting clash scheduled for March 5th at Viejas Arena starting at 7:00 PM PST; supporters can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one. This is set up as another thrilling chapter in SDSU's season journey where victory could serve as a pivotal momentum builder heading into future contests.