Can Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Extend Their Home Dominance Against Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

As the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs prepare to host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at the Thomas Assembly Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive home performance. The Bulldogs have shown a mixed bag of results in recent games, but there's a trend that stands out: they excel on their home court.

In their last game at the Thomas Assembly Center, the Bulldogs dominated Southeastern Louisiana with an emphatic 89-60 victory. They showcased a balanced attack with 46 percent shooting from the field and an impressive 54 percent from beyond the arc. Their defense was equally strong, forcing 16 turnovers and converting them into 17 points.

However, when playing away, consistency has been an issue for Louisiana Tech. A close defeat against Seattle Redhawks (73-79) in overtime highlighted some areas for improvement. Despite outrebounding their opponents and scoring heavily in the paint (42 points), they struggled from three-point range (17 percent) and had a low assists-to-turnover ratio (0.64).

Another tight loss came against Saint Louis Billikens (74-75), where despite improving three-point shooting to 32 percent and maintaining solid free throw accuracy at 70 percent, it wasn't enough to secure a win.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Louisiana Tech to capitalize on its home-court advantage where they seem more comfortable executing plays and shooting with confidence. The key will be maintaining defensive intensity while finding consistency in offensive production across both halves.

Fans can expect an exciting matchup as both teams vie for victory on February 16th at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, ensuring supporters won't miss any action from this thrilling encounter.