Can the San Diego State Aztecs Overcome Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena?
As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to face off against the Boise State Broncos, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The Aztecs' performance on January 11 against the Wyoming Cowgirls was less than stellar, with a final score of 55-72. Despite putting up a strong fight in the third quarter scoring 20 points, it wasn't enough to secure victory.
The statistics from that game reveal areas where SDSU struggled; they only managed a field goal percentage of 38 percent and were outrebounded by Wyoming's 33 rebounds to their own 30. Additionally, turnovers were an issue for SDSU as they gave up nine possessions which translated into five points for Wyoming.
However, looking at another past game on January 7 against Fresno State Bulldogs provides some hope. The Aztecs came out on top with a score of 77-70 in front of their home crowd at Viejas Arena. Their field goal percentage improved dramatically to an impressive 53 percent and they dominated inside with 40 points in paint compared to Fresno's 30. They also capitalized on second-chance opportunities scoring ten points.
One concerning trend is SDSU's fluctuating defense which allowed Air Force Falcons to steal overtime victory on January 4 despite leading during regular time. The Falcons scored fifteen points in overtime alone, highlighting potential defensive vulnerabilities that Boise State could exploit.
The upcoming game will be challenging as it takes place at BSU's home court - ExtraMile Arena - where crowd support will undoubtedly be behind the Broncos. However, if SDSU can harness their offensive prowess demonstrated against Fresno and tighten up defensively by learning from past mistakes, there is every chance they can turn things around.
Fans should mark their calendars for this exciting matchup scheduled for January 13 at ExtraMile Arena starting at precisely 1:00 PM local time (Mountain Standard Time). For those unable to attend in person, you won't have to miss any action as it will be available for viewing through your preferred sports broadcast provider.