Will Fresno State Bulldogs Turn the Tide Against San Jose State Spartans?
As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to face off against the San Jose State Spartans, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of mixed performances. The upcoming clash at Save Mart Center is not just another game; it's an opportunity for redemption and a chance to solidify their standing.
In their last outing on December 20 against Arizona State Sun Devils, FRES showed they could put up points, scoring 76 with impressive three-point shooting at 48 percent. However, defense was an issue as they allowed 80 points and struggled with turnovers, giving up possession 16 times. Despite a strong assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.21 and dominating the boards with 41 rebounds, it wasn't enough to secure victory.
Earlier on December 16, FRES had a more favorable outcome against Sacramento State Hornets where they won by a margin of 21 points. Their defensive prowess was on full display as they held SAC to just 47 points while stealing the ball six times and forcing them into an abysmal assist-to-turnover ratio of only 0.47.
However, consistency has been elusive for FRES this season. This was evident in their performance against Cal Poly Mustangs on December 9 when they suffered defensively allowing CP to score freely in paint totaling up to an overwhelming number of points in paint: CP scored almost half of their total (48 out of total score) inside the paint which contributed significantly towards Fresno's loss despite making nearly two-thirds (63 percent) free throws.
The key for FRES will be finding balance between offensive execution and defensive resilience. They have shown that when they control turnovers and execute efficiently from beyond the arc while maintaining pressure on defense – particularly in limiting opponents' second-chance opportunities – they can dominate games.
The Spartans will come into this game aware of these strengths and weaknesses but must be wary; if FRES hits its stride early especially from three-point range where they have shown proficiency then SJSU could find themselves trailing quickly.
Looking ahead to February 17th’s contest scheduled for tip-off at Save Mart Center at precisely five o'clock post meridian local time (PST), Bulldog fans should mark their calendars for what promises to be an exciting matchup filled with strategic plays and high energy levels from both teams involved in this encounter.
For those unable to attend in person, rest assured that you can catch all action live as it unfolds directly through your preferred local sports broadcaster or streaming service ensuring you don’t miss out any moment from this highly anticipated game night event!