Fresno State Bulldogs Set to Face New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque
As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to take on the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a significant role. The Bulldogs have shown a mixed bag of performances in their past games, which could influence their approach against the Lobos.
In their most recent matchup, the Bulldogs fell short against the Arizona State Sun Devils with a final score of 76-80. Despite this close loss, they demonstrated strong shooting from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 48 and an overall field goal percentage of 47. Their free throw accuracy was impeccable at 100 percent, but it's worth noting that they only took two free throws throughout the game.
The previous home game for Fresno State saw them securing a win over Sacramento State Hornets with a score of 68-47. This victory was underpinned by solid defensive play resulting in six steals and capitalizing on turnovers with 21 points off turnovers. However, their field goal percentage dropped to 39 compared to their performance against Arizona State.
Looking further back, during an away game against Cal Poly Mustangs, Fresno State struggled as they were defeated with a score of 59-84. Their shooting percentages took another dip here; field goals fell to approximately 33 percent and two-point attempts were successful only about one-third of the time.
The upcoming contest at The Pit presents both an opportunity and challenge for Fresno State. They will need to harness their ability to shoot from distance while improving consistency across all four quarters. Rebounding has been relatively stable for them; however, maintaining possession and reducing turnovers will be crucial against New Mexico's defense.
Fans eager to support Fresno State can mark their calendars for January 24th when these teams face off at The Pit in Albuquerque at what promises to be an exciting encounter between these competitors. For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast networks or streaming services will be provided closer to game day.