Fresno State Bulldogs Dominate Air Force Falcons in Mountain West Showdown
The Fresno State Bulldogs have emerged victorious with a commanding 62-44 win over the Air Force Falcons. The Bulldogs now stand with an impressive record, while the Falcons face a setback. The game, which took place at the Thomas & Mack Center, saw the Bulldogs take control early on and maintain their lead throughout.
From the opening quarter, Fresno State set a strong pace with 17 points to Air Force's 12 and didn't let up. They extended their lead by adding another 20 points in the second quarter against the Falcons' 14. After halftime, despite scoring only 12 points in the third quarter, they managed to keep Air Force at bay who scored just five points during that period. The final quarter saw both teams score 13 points each but it was too late for a comeback from Air Force.
The statistics highlight Fresno State's dominance on both ends of the court. They were particularly effective inside, scoring 38 of their total points in paint and securing a high free throw percentage at an impressive 94 percent accuracy rate by making 16 out of 17 attempts. Their defense was equally formidable; they racked up eight blocks and stole possession from their opponents on twelve occasions.
The team also showed great ball movement with fourteen assists contributing to their offensive efficiency. Furthermore, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring twenty-one points off them while maintaining an assist-turnover ratio of about one point two seven (1.27). On rebounds, Fresno State outperformed its opponent with forty total rebounds including nine offensive boards that led to ten second-chance points.
On the other hand, Air Force struggled offensively throughout most of the game as reflected by their overall field goal percentage which stood at just twenty-eight percent compared to thirty-eight percent for Fresno State. Despite this challenge, they managed seventeen turnovers from Fresno State but could only convert these into seventeen points.
Looking ahead for fans of Fresno State Bulldogs basketball: The team is scheduled to play against UNLV Lady Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on March eleven (11) at seven PM Pacific Time (7 PM PT). Followers can catch all live action via MW Network online broadcast networks ensuring not a moment is missed as these two teams face off once again.