Can New Mexico State Aggies Blaze Past Liberty Flames at Von Braun Center?
As the New Mexico State Aggies prepare to face off against the Liberty Flames, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from their recent performances. The upcoming clash scheduled for March 16th at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is expected to be a showcase of resilience and strategy.
The Aggies have shown a pattern of strong finishes in their past games. On March 14th, they overcame Florida International with a final score of 63-58. Despite accumulating 26 personal fouls and turning over the ball 18 times, they managed to secure victory through aggressive offense in the paint and capitalizing on turnovers with 20 points. Their free throw accuracy stood at an impressive 72 percent, which proved crucial in clutch moments.
In another notable performance against Florida International on March 9th, NMSU demonstrated their ability to maintain consistency throughout all quarters. They boasted a field goal percentage of nearly half at 49 percent and an even more impressive two-point shooting rate of 58 percent. Their free throw prowess was on full display once again with an outstanding completion rate of 84 percent.
However, it's not just about scoring; NMSU has also been effective defensively. Against Jacksonville State Gamecocks on March 2nd, despite falling short by nine points (51-60), they showed tenacity on defense with two blocks and limiting turnovers to just one team turnover.
The upcoming game against LIB presents both challenge and opportunity for NMSU. The Flames will not make it easy; they are known for their disciplined playstyle and strategic execution on court. However, given that NMSU has been improving its assists-to-turnover ratio while maintaining strong defensive rebounds (25 defensive rebounds against FIU), there's reason for optimism among Aggie supporters.
It's worth noting that while NMSU has had some struggles from beyond the arc – shooting only around fifteen percent from three-point range – this could be an area where they surprise opponents if improvements have been made during practice sessions leading up to this game.
With these factors in mind, fans should expect NMSU to focus heavily on inside scoring opportunities while continuing their aggressive defense which has served them well thus far. It will be critical for them to manage personal fouls better than previous outings as well as sharpening up those three-point shots that could potentially turn the tide in what promises to be a closely contested game.
Aggie enthusiasts should mark their calendars for March 16th when New Mexico State takes center stage at Von Braun Center starting at what translates locally into an evening tip-off time due to timezone differences (8:00 PM Central Time). Fans unable or preferring not attend can catch all action live where available broadcasts are provided.