Clash of the Eagles and Aztecs at Viejas Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to host the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles at Viejas Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a captivating encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 4th, will see the Aztecs looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage and bounce back from recent performances.
The Aztecs have had a mixed bag of results lately. They suffered a heavy defeat against Stanford Cardinal on December 1st, scoring only 44 points compared to Stanford's commanding 85 points. The statistics from that game paint a concerning picture: SDSU managed just a 31 percent field goal percentage and an even more dismal three-point percentage of 15. However, they did shoot free throws perfectly, albeit with only four attempts.
In contrast, during their November 29th overtime thriller against UC San Diego Tritons where they narrowly lost by six points (71-77), SDSU showed resilience and an ability to compete under pressure. Their field goal percentage improved significantly to around 42 percent and two-point shots were sinking at over half their attempts (51 percent). Despite falling short in overtime, this performance demonstrated that when pushed, the Aztecs can find another gear.
One key area for improvement is turnovers; with seven against Stanford and ten versus UC San Diego Tritons – it’s clear that maintaining possession is crucial for success. Additionally, while assists numbers were decent (15 assists against UCSD), there needs to be more fluidity in offense as evidenced by their low assist-to-turnover ratio against Penn Quakers on November 25th.
Defensively speaking, there are positives; eight steals against Penn Quakers show active hands and anticipation skills which could disrupt CSLA’s rhythm. Rebounding also seems solid with defensive boards being consistently higher than offensive ones across past games – this will be vital in limiting second-chance opportunities for CSLA.
The Golden Eagles come into this matchup after varied performances but should not be underestimated. Their ability from beyond the arc could pose threats if SDSU doesn't close out effectively on shooters.
For fans looking forward to supporting their team live or from afar – mark your calendars! The game is set for December 4th at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego with tip-off at 6:00 PM local time (PST). While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for television coverage; attending in person or following online updates would ensure you don't miss any action from what promises to be an enthralling contest between these two teams.