San Diego State Aztecs Set to Challenge Gonzaga Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center
As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to face off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the McCarthey Athletic Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Aztecs have been showing a strong performance in their past games, with a notable victory over Stanford where they scored 74 points and displayed an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.33.
Their offensive prowess was further highlighted in a dominant win against Saint Katherine, putting up 91 points with a field goal percentage of 46 and converting on second-chance opportunities with 19 points. This level of scoring efficiency has been a key factor in their victories.
Defensively, the Aztecs have also made their presence felt by consistently out-rebounding their opponents and utilizing steals to disrupt opposing offenses. In particular, they managed eight steals against Saint Katherine which contributed to an overwhelming 33 points off turnovers.
However, it's not just about offense for this team; they've shown resilience on defense as well. Against UC Irvine, despite shooting only 38 percent from the field and facing a tough opponent ranked within the top 25 teams nationally at that time, they secured a narrow win by maintaining solid free throw accuracy at an impressive rate of 86 percent.
The upcoming game promises to be challenging as it takes place in Spokane – Gonzaga's home turf – which could give the Bulldogs an edge with home-court advantage. Nevertheless, if San Diego State can maintain its current momentum and capitalize on its strengths while managing turnovers efficiently, there is potential for another exhilarating performance from this formidable squad.
Fans won't want to miss this clash between two competitive teams. The game is scheduled for December 30th at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. It will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 (channel 209) starting at local venue time US/Pacific timezone (please convert accordingly for your region).