Clash at Thomas & Mack Center: San Diego State Aztecs vs UNLV Rebels in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to face off against the UNLV Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game promises to be a thrilling encounter, and based on recent performances, there is much to discuss regarding how the Aztecs might fare.
The Aztecs have shown remarkable resilience in their past games. Their most recent victory over New Mexico's Lobos on March 6 was a nail-biter that ended with a slim margin of 69-68. This win showcased the team's ability to maintain composure under pressure and secure results when it matters most. The scoring pattern from that game indicates an ability to ramp up performance as needed, with an impressive 22 points scored in the third quarter.
Earlier, on March 1 against Air Force Falcons, SDSU demonstrated defensive prowess by limiting their opponents to just 51 points while scoring 60 themselves. This nine-point victory margin at home suggests that SDSU can control games and use home advantage effectively.
However, it would be remiss not to consider their performance against these very same Rebels on February 25. Despite putting up a valiant effort and leading in three-point percentage at an impressive 54 percent compared to UNLV's mere 27 percent, SDSU fell short by six points with a final score of 59-65. One key factor was rebounding; SDSU managed only thirty rebounds against UNLV’s forty-eight which included eleven offensive boards for the Rebels contributing significantly towards second-chance points.
The statistics from these games paint a picture of an SDSU team that is capable but needs consistency especially when it comes down to crunch time plays and controlling the boards. With this matchup being away from home where they previously lost against UNLV earlier this season albeit narrowly by six points despite shooting well from beyond the arc – rebounding will be crucial if they are going to flip that result this time around.
Looking ahead, fans should expect another close contest between these two teams given their history but also keep an eye out for how well SDSU can adjust defensively particularly in limiting second-chance opportunities for UNLV while also maintaining their own scoring efficiency throughout all four quarters as they did during their last win over New Mexico Lobos.
The scheduled date for this highly anticipated match-up is March 7th at eight PM local time (PST) taking place again at Thomas & Mack Center located in Las Vegas Nevada where fans can catch all action live via MW Network online broadcast network ensuring no one misses out on what could potentially be another classic encounter between these two rivals within women’s college basketball circuit.