Clash at Great Southern Bank Arena: BYU Cougars Take on Missouri State Lady Bears in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Brigham Young University Cougars prepare to face off against the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Great Southern Bank Arena, fans can anticipate an exciting game of women's basketball. The Cougars have been showing a strong performance trend, coming off a decisive 65-50 victory over Boise State Broncos and a solid 72-66 win against Utah State Aggies. However, they did stumble in their recent away game against the Utah Utes with a score of 68-87.

The BYU Cougars have demonstrated resilience and adaptability throughout their past games. Against Boise State, they showcased their defensive prowess with seven blocks and six steals while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of approximately 1.12. Their offensive game was also strong; shooting around 42 percent from the field and securing an impressive total rebound count of 52.

In their more recent home victory over Utah State, BYU continued to capitalize on turnovers scoring 23 points off turnovers and showed improvement in free throw percentage at around 60 percent. They also exhibited remarkable endurance by outscoring the Aggies by nine points in the final quarter.

However, it is important to note that during their away game against Utah Utes – currently ranked twelfth – BYU faced challenges as they allowed a high three-point percentage (50 percent) from their opponents and struggled with turnovers themselves.

The upcoming match promises to be competitive as both teams will look to assert dominance early on. The venue itself could play a role; playing away from home may test BYU's ability to maintain focus amidst an energetic opposing crowd.

Fans can catch all the action live on December 20th at 8:30 PM local time at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. This matchup will not only test BYU's tenacity but also provide them with another opportunity to refine their strategies as they continue through the season.