Clash at Pete Mathews Coliseum: Jacksonville State Gamecocks to Host Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
As the Jacksonville State Gamecocks prepare to host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Pete Mathews Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Gamecocks have been showing a strong offensive presence in their past games, with a notable victory where they scored 90 points against Little Rock Trojans. Their scoring efficiency was impressive, with a field goal percentage of 51 and a three-point percentage of 43.
The team's rebounding has also been a key factor in their performances, grabbing an outstanding total of 53 rebounds in that same game. This rebounding prowess provides them with numerous second-chance opportunities as evidenced by the 15 second-chance points they scored.
However, turnovers seem to be an area for potential improvement for the Gamecocks. In one of their recent matches against Tarleton State Texans, they turned over the ball 13 times but managed to secure a win with solid shooting from both inside and outside the arc.
Defensively, blocks have been consistent for Jacksonville State; recording six blocks in two separate games indicates that they can effectively challenge opponents' shots.
While there is room for growth regarding assists and minimizing personal fouls – areas where they've shown variability – the overall trend suggests that if they play to their strengths such as scoring efficiency and rebounding dominance while tightening up ball handling and defense without fouling, they could pose a significant challenge for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Fans can catch all the action on January 20th at Pete Mathews Coliseum or tune into ESPN+ at game time to support the Gamecocks as they aim to continue their winning ways on home court.