New Mexico Lobos Clash with Boise State Broncos in Albuquerque Women's Basketball Showdown
As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to host the Boise State Broncos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate a competitive matchup in women's basketball. The Lobos have been showing a mixed bag of results in their recent games, but they've demonstrated resilience on their home court.
In their last game against Gonzaga Bulldogs, the Lobos fell short with a final score of 56 to 67. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, they maintained an impressive free throw percentage at 86 percent and showed tenacity on defense with four blocks and three steals. However, they struggled from the field with only a 34 percent shooting rate and lost the rebound battle by five.
The previous home game saw better fortunes for the Lobos as they secured a victory over Western New Mexico Mustangs with a score of 71 to 47. Their defensive efforts were commendable as they racked up an impressive number of steals (16) and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 25 points off them. Additionally, their assist-to-turnover ratio was just above one.
Another home win against Hampton Lady Pirates showcased the team's ability to distribute the ball effectively – totaling twenty assists – which contributed significantly to their win despite committing twenty personal fouls.
The upcoming game is crucial for maintaining momentum at The Pit where fans have seen both triumphs and setbacks this season. With an average shooting performance hovering around mid-thirties percentage-wise from both two-point range and beyond the arc across recent games, it will be essential for New Mexico Lobos to sharpen their offensive execution.
Defensively, creating turnovers has been one of their strengths; thus focusing on aggressive defense could be key against Boise State Broncos. Rebounding has also been relatively strong for UNM which could prove vital in controlling possession throughout this encounter.
Fans are encouraged to support New Mexico Lobos as they face off against Boise State Broncos on January 6th at The Pit located in Albuquerque at nine o'clock PM local time. This match promises excitement and showcases collegiate athletes' dedication; it can be followed live for those who cannot attend in person.