Clash at Bernard Johnson Coliseum: Sam Houston State Bearkats to Host Liberty Lady Flames

As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to welcome the Liberty Lady Flames to the Bernard Johnson Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-court advantage could play significant roles. The Bearkats have shown resilience in their past performances, despite facing tough competition.

In their last outing against the Wolverines, the Bearkats fell just short in overtime with a final score of 69-73. They demonstrated an impressive free-throw percentage of 83 percent but struggled from the field with only 24 percent shooting accuracy. Their tenacity was evident as they racked up 49 rebounds and capitalized on turnovers with 22 points off them.

The previous game saw a similar pattern; while they lost narrowly to SMU Mustangs by five points, their ability to create second-chance opportunities stood out with 14 second-chance points. However, shooting efficiency remained an area for improvement as they shot just under 30 percent from the field.

Against Texas-Arlington Mavericks at home, the Bearkats showed that Bernard Johnson Coliseum could be a fortress for them. They put up a strong fight but were edged out by eleven points. Once again, offensive rebounds were plentiful leading to 18 second-chance points and they excelled in converting turnovers into points with a total of 30.

The upcoming match promises excitement as fans look forward to seeing if Sam Houston State can leverage its home-court advantage and rebounding strength while seeking improvements in shooting accuracy against Liberty Lady Flames' defense.

Mark your calendars for January 20th at Bernard Johnson Coliseum where tip-off is scheduled for local time (8 PM). Fans unable to attend can catch all the action from Huntsville as both teams vie for victory on this anticipated evening of collegiate basketball excellence.