Can UNLV Runnin' Rebels Outsmart Princeton Tigers at Jadwin Gymnasium?
As the UNLV Runnin' Rebels prepare to face the Princeton Tigers on their home turf at Jadwin Gymnasium, fans are eager to see if their team can pull off a strategic victory. The upcoming clash scheduled for March 20th is poised to be a battle of wits and wills, with both teams looking to assert dominance.
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels come into this game with a mixed bag of recent performances. In their last outing against the Aztecs on March 14th, they showed resilience but ultimately fell short in overtime, scoring 71 points against San Diego State's 74. Despite the loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their free-throw accuracy stood out at an impressive 76 percent. However, turnovers and personal fouls proved costly for UNLV.
In contrast to that nail-biter, when they faced off against Nevada's Wolf Pack on March 10th in Reno, the Rebels couldn't quite keep up with the pace. Scoring only 65 points and allowing 75 reflects defensive lapses that need addressing before facing Princeton. Their three-point shooting was below par at just 29 percent – an area that requires immediate improvement.
However, it's not all doom and gloom for UNLV fans. The game against ranked San Diego State Aztecs on March 6th showcased what this team is capable of when firing on all cylinders. A tenacious defense led by a season-high of ten blocks kept them in contention throughout the game as they narrowly lost by four points (62-58). Their three-point shooting was notably better here at an impressive rate of 44 percent.
Looking ahead to their next challenge against Princeton Tigers presents an opportunity for redemption and showcasing tactical growth from these past experiences. The key will be capitalizing on free throws while tightening up defensively to reduce easy scoring opportunities for Princeton.
Princeton has been known for its disciplined playstyle and efficient ball movement which means that UNLV must disrupt their rhythm without committing unnecessary fouls or turnovers – areas where they've shown vulnerability recently.
The stage is set for what promises to be an intriguing encounter between two teams with contrasting styles but similar aspirations – victory in front of a national audience via ESPN+. Fans can catch all the action live from Jadwin Gymnasium at precisely five o'clock Pacific Time (PT) on March twenty-fourth twenty-twenty-four.