Jacksonville State Gamecocks Set to Defend Home Court Against Florida International Panthers
As the Jacksonville State Gamecocks prepare to host the Florida International Panthers at the Von Braun Center, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an enthralling encounter. The upcoming game, set in Huntsville's prestigious venue, is expected to showcase the Gamecocks' determination to leverage their home-court advantage.
Last season's analytics reveal a team that had its ups and downs. Despite playing 31 games, the Gamecocks struggled with field goal percentages but excelled at free throws and true shooting percentages – both rounding up to a perfect hundred percent. Their three-point shooting was also a concern as it mirrored their field goal struggles with a zero percent success rate.
On average per game, Jacksonville State recorded about 16 personal fouls and scored nearly 70 points. They dished out over 12 assists and grabbed approximately 33 rebounds, which were crucial in maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities. Defensively they were solid with an average of more than two blocks and over five steals per game; however, turnovers were an issue with almost 13 mishaps each outing.
The team made an average of around nine three-pointers from just over nine attempts indicating that long-range shooting could be a significant factor in their offensive strategy against FIU. Additionally, they managed about 15 two-pointers per game which suggests that they have players who can penetrate defenses or score from mid-range effectively.
The Von Braun Center has been known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into the hands of the Gamecocks as they look to feed off the energy of their supporters. With such statistical trends from last season serving as indicators for areas of improvement and strengths to capitalize on, it will be interesting to see how Jacksonville State adapts its gameplay against a competitive FIU side.
Fans can catch all the action live on March 12th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time at Huntsville's Von Braun Center or tune into ESPN+ for internet broadcast coverage.