Fresno State Bulldogs to Face New Mexico Lobos at Albuquerque's The Pit
As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying Women's Basketball game. Analyzing past performances and statistics, it's clear that the Bulldogs have a tough battle ahead.
In their last game on December 20, 2023, Fresno State faced a narrow defeat against the Arizona State Sun Devils with a final score of 76-80. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for FRES. They showcased a solid field goal percentage of 47 and an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 48. Their free throw accuracy was flawless at 100 percent, although they only made it to the line twice throughout the game. However, turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession 16 times.
Comparatively, in their previous home victory on December 16 against Sacramento State Hornets with a score of 68-47, FRES demonstrated defensive prowess by forcing more turnovers (21) and capitalizing on them with points off turnovers (21). Their rebounding was also strong with a total of 37 rebounds.
However, looking back further to December 9 reveals some weaknesses when FRES lost to Cal Poly Mustangs with a score of 59-84. In that matchup, their field goal percentage dropped significantly to around 33 percent both from two-point range and overall from the field.
The upcoming opponents – UNM – will not make things easy for FRES. The Lobos' home advantage at The Pit could play into their hands as teams often perform better in familiar surroundings.
For FRES fans hoping for victory in Albuquerque on January 24th at local time (January 25th scheduled time), there are key areas where improvement is needed: reducing turnovers is critical; maintaining or improving three-point shooting percentages could be decisive; and capitalizing on free throw opportunities will be essential given past performance indicators.
The upcoming clash between these two teams is set for January 24th at local time (January 25th scheduled time) in Albuquerque's renowned venue – The Pit. Fans can catch all the action live as both teams vie for dominance on court in what promises to be an intense matchup filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess.