Gamecocks Dominate at Pete Mathews Coliseum Against Elon Phoenix
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks secured a commanding victory over the Elon Phoenix with a final score of 78-53. The Gamecocks now stand with an impressive record, while the Phoenix's record reflects their struggle this season.
At Pete Mathews Coliseum, the home crowd of 1,455 witnessed the Jacksonville State Gamecocks showcase a dominant performance against their opponents. The Gamecocks' offense was on fire, hitting 50 percent from the field and an impressive 43 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective, as they made 58 percent of those attempts.
The defensive effort by the Gamecocks was equally noteworthy; they outrebounded the Phoenix by a significant margin with 40 rebounds to their opponent's 27. This included grabbing nine offensive boards which contributed to ten second-chance points. Furthermore, Jacksonville State capitalized on turnovers, scoring 15 points off Elon's mistakes.
On an individual level, several players stood out for their contributions to this comprehensive team win. The team's assist-to-turnover ratio was positive thanks to distributing seventeen assists while committing seventeen turnovers themselves—a testament to their cohesive playmaking and ball-handling skills.
In contrast, despite showing resilience throughout the game, Elon struggled in several key areas that could have turned the tide in their favor. They shot only 32 percent from field goal range and were less successful in converting two-point shots with just under a 35 percent success rate. Additionally, they were only able to convert three fast-break opportunities into points and managed four second-chance points.
As for future events on court for fans of Jacksonville State Gamecocks: mark your calendars for November 26th when they will face off against New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque. This encounter is scheduled for midnight Eastern Time and can be followed live via MW Network online broadcasts—providing supporters another opportunity to watch their team in action as they continue through this season’s challenges.