Panthers Prowl into Pete Mathews Coliseum for Gamecocks Clash

As the Florida International Panthers prepare to face off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Pete Mathews Coliseum, fans are eager to see if the Panthers can claw their way back after a recent defeat. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 24th, will test the Panthers' resilience and ability to bounce back.

In their last outing, the Panthers fell short against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with a final score of 54-73. Despite a strong start in the first quarter, they struggled to maintain momentum, particularly in field goal accuracy with only 31 percent success from the field and a mere 29 percent from two-point range. Their free throw performance was more promising at 72 percent but was not enough to turn the tide.

The previous games have shown some consistency in areas such as steals and assists but highlighted challenges with turnovers and fouls. Against Sam Houston Bearkats earlier this month, they managed a narrow victory of 71-65 despite committing an alarming number of personal fouls (22) and turnovers (18). However, their two-point shooting percentage was notably better at 51 percent.

Looking further back into their season reveals an impressive win over Louisiana Tech's Lady Techsters where they scored 73 points with commendable defensive play marked by 14 steals. Yet again though, turnovers were an issue with another tally of 15.

As we approach this pivotal match-up against Jacksonville State Gamecocks on their home court, it's clear that minimizing errors while capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be crucial for Florida International Panthers. Fans should anticipate an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance in this conference showdown.

For those looking to support or simply catch all the action live from Jacksonville's Pete Mathews Coliseum can do so on February 24th at precisely half-past eight Eastern Time – don't miss out as these fierce competitors take center stage!