Jacksonville State Gamecocks Set to Battle North Dakota State Bison at The Pit

As the Jacksonville State Gamecocks prepare to face off against the North Dakota State Bison at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate a competitive clash on the basketball court. The Gamecocks have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, displaying both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against Northern Colorado Bears, the Gamecocks put up an impressive 82 points but fell short in overtime with a close scoreline of 86-82. Despite this loss, they demonstrated strong offensive capabilities with a field goal percentage of 47 and were particularly effective from inside the paint where they scored 32 points. However, their three-point shooting was less reliable at 33 percent.

The previous game saw them facing New Mexico Lobos where they scored 61 points but conceded 79. This matchup highlighted some challenges for the Gamecocks as they struggled with field goal conversions at only 38 percent and were outrebounded by their opponents who grabbed a total of 47 rebounds compared to Jacksonville's 30.

However, looking back further to their home game against Elon Phoenix provides some positive insights. The Gamecocks secured a convincing win with a score of 78-53. Their shooting was on point that night as they achieved an impressive field goal percentage of exactly half (50 percent) and excelled beyond the arc hitting nearly 43 percent from three-point range.

While there are certainly aspects that need tightening up – such as turnovers which have been consistently high across games – there is also evidence of solid playmaking and defensive efforts like blocks and steals which could prove crucial in disrupting North Dakota's rhythm.

The upcoming encounter promises to be an exciting one as Jacksonville looks to capitalize on its strengths while addressing its weaknesses. With The Pit known for its energetic atmosphere, it could play into Jacksonville's favor if they manage to harness that energy effectively.

Fans can catch all the action on November 27th at The Pit in Albuquerque when these two teams go head-to-head.