Sam Houston State Bearkats Set to Host Florida International Panthers at Bernard Johnson Coliseum
As the Sam Houston State Bearkats prepare to face off against the Florida International Panthers at the Bernard Johnson Coliseum, fans are eager for a glimpse of what might unfold on the court. The SHSU women's basketball team has shown a pattern of resilience and tenacity in their recent games, which could be pivotal in their upcoming clash.
In their last game on December 21 against Utah Valley Wolverines, SHSU put up an impressive fight but fell short with a final score of 69-73. Despite this loss, there were several positive takeaways that suggest potential success in their next game. The Bearkats demonstrated remarkable free throw accuracy with an 83 percent conversion rate and showed they could create scoring opportunities by capitalizing on turnovers, scoring 22 points off them.
However, one area where SHSU will need to improve is their field goal percentage. In that same game against Utah Valley Wolverines, they only managed to shoot 24 percent from the field. This statistic is crucial as it reflects the team's ability to convert plays into points effectively.
Looking back further at a game on December 19 versus SMU Mustangs reveals another layer of SHSU's gameplay. They won this encounter with a scoreline of 64-69 while exhibiting strong defensive capabilities by making ten steals and securing six offensive rebounds which led to second-chance points.
The Bearkats' performance in these past games indicates that while there are areas for improvement such as shooting accuracy from beyond the arc and maintaining possession (as evidenced by high turnover rates), their aggressive defense and ability to draw fouls have been consistent strengths.
On February 3rd at Bernard Johnson Coliseum, fans can expect SHSU to leverage these strengths against FIU Panthers. With home-court advantage and after analyzing previous performances, it seems likely that if they maintain strong defense leading to turnovers and capitalize on free throws while improving field goal percentages, SHHU could very well dominate this matchup.
Bearkat supporters should mark their calendars for an exciting evening of basketball action scheduled for February 3rd at Bernard Johnson Coliseum starting at 8:00 PM local time (Huntsville). While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for live coverage, fans can stay tuned for updates regarding where they can watch the game unfold live or catch highlights post-match.