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The Pacific Tigers are set to take on the Santa Clara Broncos in an intriguing West Coast Conference matchup. The game is scheduled for February 15th at 9:00 PM on ESPN+. Pacific enters this contest with a disappointing (6-20, 0-11 WCC) record, struggling to find form. On the other side, Santa Clara holds a solid (15-10, 6-4 WCC) standing, looking to solidify their position in the conference.
The Pacific Tigers (6-20, 0-11 WCC), mired in a challenging season, face an uphill battle in the West Coast Conference. The Tigers' journey has been fraught with hurdles, most recently culminating in a defeat against San Diego, where Pacific fell short despite a valiant 31-point effort from Wayne McKinney III. This loss extended the Tigers' losing streak to 11 games, underscoring the team's struggles to win. The Pacific Tigers' offensive stats are a reflection of the season's difficulties, with the team ranking low across the board: 65.3 points per game (344th), a 42.1% field goal percentage (303rd), and a 32.4% three-point percentage (259th). Free throw accuracy is another area of concern, with a mere 63.2% success rate (356th), while the Tigers’ rebounding average of 25.2 per game places them at 362nd nationally.
Defensively, the situation doesn't improve much for Pacific. Allowing 77.5 points per game positions them at 318th in the country, compounded by a 47.8% shooting efficiency by opponents (354th). The three-point defensive stats are slightly better but still below par at a 35.3% allowance (298th). These statistics paint a vivid picture of the challenges facing the Tigers as they seek to turn their fortunes around. With Makai Richards' availability in question due to an undisclosed ailment, Pacific's depth faces further tests.
In the realm of individual performances, the Tigers look to leaders like Judson Martindale, Moe Odum, and Cam Denson to spark a turnaround. Martindale leads with 10.1 points per game, while Odum's 4.8 assists per game highlight his playmaking ability. Denson contributes on both ends, leading in rebounds and blocks. Despite these efforts , Pacific's overall standing at 9th in the West Coast Conference illustrates the steep path ahead.