Bulldogs vs. Waves: Non-Conference Showdown at Acrisure Arena

Bulldogs vs. Waves: Non-Conference Showdown at Acrisure Arena

The Fresno State Bulldogs (5-2) will face off against the Pepperdine Waves (3-3) at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. Pepperdine holds a 3-3 record in non-conference play and ranks sixth in rebounding in the WCC with an average of 34.7 rebounds per game, led by Javon Cooley with 6.3 boards. On the other hand, the Bulldogs have a 5-2 record in non-conference games and tend to struggle when they have more turnovers than their opponents, averaging 13.7 turnovers per game.

Pepperdine boasts a field goal percentage of 46.0% this season, which is 3.0 percentage points higher than what Fresno State allows its opponents to shoot (43.0%). The Waves give up an average of 9.8 made 3-pointers per game, while Fresno State makes 7.1 3-pointers on average.

Key players for Pepperdine include Aaron Clark, shooting 47.3% and averaging 16.3 points per game, and Danilo Dozic, who makes 1.7 3-pointers per game. For the Bulldogs, Jake Heidbreder leads the team with 19.0 points per game and 2.9 rebounds, while Zaon Collins contributes an average of 15.3 points.

In this matchup, both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths and exploit their opponent's weaknesses to secure a victory. It promises to be an exciting game between the Bulldogs and the Waves in Palm Desert, California.

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