Can the Bulldogs Outmaneuver the Spartans at Save Mart Center?

As the Fresno State Bulldogs prepare to host the San Jose State Spartans at Save Mart Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Bulldogs have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with a narrow loss to Arizona State (76-80), a solid victory over Sacramento State (68-47), and a tough defeat against Cal Poly (59-84).

The upcoming clash with the Spartans offers an opportunity for redemption and to showcase improvements. In their game against Arizona State, despite falling short, Fresno State demonstrated strong three-point shooting with 48 percent accuracy from beyond the arc. However, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 16 times.

Against Sacramento State, they tightened up defensively and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 21 points off them. Their rebounding was also impressive as they grabbed 37 boards including 17 offensive rebounds which led to second-chance points.

The game against Cal Poly exposed some defensive frailties as they allowed a high field goal percentage of 59 percent and struggled from two-point range themselves with only a 33 percent success rate.

As we look ahead to their matchup at home where crowd support could provide an extra boost, it's crucial for Fresno State to maintain their three-point efficiency while reducing turnovers and improving two-point field goal defense. The Bulldogs will need to leverage their ability to score off opponent mistakes while ensuring that they control the paint both offensively and defensively.

Fans can catch all the action on February 17th at Save Mart Center in Fresno or tune in for live coverage of what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two teams.