Can Washington State Cougars Tame the Drake Bulldogs at CHI Health Center Omaha?

As the Washington State Cougars prepare to face off against the Drake Bulldogs, fans are looking forward to what promises to be a riveting encounter. The game, scheduled for March 21st at CHI Health Center Omaha, is set against a backdrop of recent performances that offer insights into what we can expect from the Cougars.

In their last outing on March 16th in Las Vegas, despite being ranked 22nd nationally, the Cougars fell short against Colorado Buffaloes with a score of 52-58. The statistics reveal areas where WSU struggled; they had an assist-turnover ratio of just 0.56 and converted only 21 percent from beyond the arc. Moreover, they turned over the ball an alarming 19 times while managing only six points off turnovers.

However, it wasn't all doom and gloom for WSU. They outrebounded Colorado by eight and shot a respectable 54 percent inside the arc. These are positives that they will look to build upon in their upcoming game.

In contrast to this loss was their impressive victory over Stanford Cardinal during the Pac-12 Quarterfinals on March 15th. Here we saw a different side of WSU as they dominated with a score of 79-62. Their field goal percentage was an efficient 51 percent overall and an even more impressive 62 percent for two-point attempts. They also showed prowess in fast-break situations with seventeen points and maintained better control with fewer turnovers than previous games.

The most telling performance might have been against Washington Huskies on March 8th when WSU showcased resilience despite falling short by six points in a high-scoring affair (68-74). The team's rebounding effort stood out as they grabbed forty-four boards including fifteen offensive rebounds which led to sixteen second-chance points.

Drawing from these past games, it's clear that rebounding is one of WSU's strengths – something that could prove pivotal against Drake Bulldogs who will be looking to assert themselves early on both ends of the floor.

The key for WSU lies in tightening up their ball security and improving perimeter shooting which has been lackluster recently; converting only seventeen percent from three-point range against Huskies is not going to cut it if they wish to advance further this season.

Defensively, Washington State must focus on limiting turnovers which have been costly in tight games while continuing their aggressive play under both baskets – leveraging their ability to win second-chance opportunities through offensive rebounds could be decisive.

With these factors considered alongside home-court advantage at CHI Health Center Omaha where fan support will undoubtedly be fervent for WSU – there’s reason for optimism among Cougar faithfuls who believe this team can bounce back strongly after mixed results recently.

Fans eager not to miss any action can catch this clash live on March 21st at CHI Health Center Omaha or tune into broadcasts starting at precisely ten o'clock Central Time Zone (CT).