Sam Houston State Bearkats Set to Face New Mexico State Aggies at Pan American Center
As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to face off against the New Mexico State Aggies at the Pan American Center, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Bearkats have shown a pattern of strong starts but have struggled to maintain their momentum through recent games.
In their last outing, despite a valiant effort that took them into overtime, the Bearkats fell short against Utah Valley Wolverines with a final score of 69-73. They demonstrated resilience by rallying in the fourth quarter and overtime, but turnovers and shooting inefficiencies ultimately cost them the game. The team's free throw accuracy was impressive at 83 percent, yet they only converted 24 percent from beyond the arc and 26 percent from two-point range.
The previous game saw a similar narrative unfold as they were defeated by SMU Mustangs with a score of 64-69. Once again, turnovers proved problematic for Sam Houston as they gave up possession 16 times. However, their three-point shooting improved slightly to 32 percent.
Looking further back, in their home game against Texas-Arlington Mavericks, despite being more efficient on offense with field goal percentages nearing 30 percent and converting over half of their free throws attempts (54 percent), it wasn't enough to secure victory as they lost by a narrow margin (65-76).
The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption for Sam Houston State Bearkats. Their ability to capitalize on turnovers—averaging over 20 points off turnovers per game—and second-chance points will be crucial if they are to overcome New Mexico State Aggies' defense.
Fans should expect an aggressive start from Sam Houston based on recent trends; however maintaining that intensity throughout all four quarters will be key in seeking victory away from home.
The upcoming clash is scheduled for January 26th at Pan American Center in Las Cruces at local time (1:00 AM GMT). Fans eager to support can tune in or attend this promising encounter between these competitive teams.