Clash at MGM Grand Garden Arena: Washington State Cougars Face UNLV Runnin' Rebels

As the Washington State Cougars prepare to take on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, fans can anticipate an engaging matchup. The Cougars are entering this game with a mixed bag of recent performances, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last three games, the Cougars have demonstrated a strong offensive presence. They secured a comfortable win against Northern Kentucky with 68 points, showcasing an impressive 52 percent field goal percentage and dominating the rebounds with a total of 41. Their ability to convert two-point attempts was particularly notable in this game, hitting an exceptional 67 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for Washington State. In a nail-biting overtime loss to Utah Utes where they scored 65 points, their three-point shooting plummeted to just 13 percent despite making up ground in other areas such as steals (13) and second-chance points (17). This inconsistency continued against Oregon Ducks where they managed only 60 points with turnovers being a concern; they gave up possession 17 times.

The upcoming game's venue could play into how both teams perform. The MGM Grand Garden Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere which might influence player performance and team dynamics.

Washington State will need to capitalize on their strengths while addressing their weaknesses if they hope to come out on top against UNLV. Improving ball security and maintaining shooting efficiency will be key factors in securing victory away from home.

Fans can catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 at channel number 219 on December 10th at 21:30 UTC. With anticipation building for what promises to be an exciting contest between these two teams, all eyes will be on whether the Cougars can harness their potential and translate it into success on court.