Clash at Don Haskins Center: Sam Houston State Bearkats vs UTEP Miners

As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to face off against the UTEP Miners at the Don Haskins Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a string of challenging games. The Bearkats have shown resilience despite recent setbacks, and their upcoming game on January 27th is an opportunity to turn the tide.

In their last outing on December 21st against Utah Valley Wolverines, SHSU put up a valiant fight but fell short with a final score of 69-73 in overtime. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for SHSU; they demonstrated tenacity on defense with 10 steals and managed to block seven shots. Their free-throw accuracy was impressive at 83 percent, which kept them in contention throughout the game.

However, one area where SHSU struggled was field goal percentage; they only made 24 percent of their attempts from the field and an even lower three-point percentage at 19 percent. These shooting woes have been a recurring theme for SHSU as seen in previous games as well. On December 19th against SMU Mustangs, they shot slightly better but still below par with a field goal percentage of around 30 percent and three-point shooting at roughly 32 percent.

The Bearkats' rebounding has been strong though; they outrebounded Utah Valley by one and had an impressive total rebound count of 49 against them. This rebounding strength could be pivotal in their matchup against UTEP Miners if they can maintain control under both baskets.

Looking ahead to the game against UTEP Miners, it's crucial for SHSU to address these offensive challenges while continuing to leverage their defensive strengths. The team's ability to generate points off turnovers – having scored over twenty points in this category during past games – will be essential when facing UTEP's defense.

The Bearkats must also focus on improving their assists-to-turnover ratio which has hovered around just half an assist per turnover recently. A more cohesive offensive strategy that maximizes each possession will be key for securing a win away from home.

With determination and strategic adjustments, there is potential for Sam Houston State Bearkats to overcome recent struggles and showcase their true capabilities on court come January 27th at Don Haskins Center in El Paso. Fans unable to attend can follow along as both teams battle it out starting at 9:00 PM local time without any broadcast networks covering the event live.