Fresno State Bulldogs Host Colorado State Rams in Women's Basketball Showdown at Save Mart Center
As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to welcome the Colorado State Rams to the Save Mart Center for an exciting game of women's basketball, fans are eager to see if the home team can capitalize on their venue advantage. The Bulldogs have shown a mix of performances in their recent outings, and this upcoming match is an opportunity for them to establish consistency.
In their last game against Arizona State Sun Devils, despite a strong offensive showing with 76 points and a remarkable 48 percent success rate from beyond the arc, they fell short by four points. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was positive at 1.21, but they'll need to tighten up defensively after conceding 80 points.
The previous home game saw a more favorable outcome for Fresno State with a victory over Sacramento State Hornets. The Bulldogs put up 68 points and demonstrated defensive prowess by forcing 21 turnovers and capitalizing with 21 points off those turnovers. They also dominated on rebounds with a total of 37 compared to Sacramento's 33.
However, consistency has been an issue as evidenced by their performance against Cal Poly Mustangs where they scored only 59 points while allowing a substantial 84 points against them. Their field goal percentage dropped significantly in that match (approximately 33 percent), which they will need to improve upon if they aim for victory against Colorado.
The Save Mart Center has been kind to the Bulldogs before; it's where they secured their win over Sacramento State Hornets amidst energetic support from local fans. With its capacity crowd often providing an electric atmosphere that can rattle visiting teams, it could play into Fresno’s hands once again.
Fans should expect the Bulldogs to focus on improving their shooting accuracy and maintaining defensive solidity as seen in past games at home. Rebounding will also be crucial – both offensively and defensively – as second-chance opportunities can be pivotal in close contests.
Mark your calendars for January 10th when these two teams face off at Save Mart Center in Fresno at what promises to be an engaging encounter starting at 6:00 PM local time (PST). For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast networks or streaming services will be available closer to game day.