Jacksonville State Gamecocks and UAB Blazers Clash at Bartow Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown
In a competitive matchup at Bartow Arena, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks faced off against the UAB Blazers in a women's basketball game that ended with the Gamecocks at 78 and the Blazers finishing with 85. The Gamecocks now stand with a record of 0-1, while the Blazers have marked their first victory of the season.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks demonstrated strong offensive efforts, scoring 48 points in the paint and securing an additional 22 second-chance points. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective, as they made 26 out of 45 attempts for a shooting percentage of approximately 58 percent. However, their three-point attempts were less successful, with only seven out of 32 shots made, rounding to about 22 percent from beyond the arc.
Defensively, Jacksonville State pulled down an impressive total of 47 rebounds—29 defensive and twelve offensive—showcasing their ability to control both ends of the court. Despite not recording any blocks during this game, they managed to steal possession from their opponents seven times.
On offense, turnovers were an area where Jacksonville State struggled; they committed nineteen turnovers which led to sixteen points for UAB. The team also had difficulty from the free-throw line making only five out of ten attempted shots.
The UAB Blazers capitalized on fast break opportunities by scoring twenty-one fast break points compared to thirteen by Jacksonville State. They also showed defensive strength with twelve steals and three blocks throughout the game. The Blazers' free throw accuracy was notable as well; they converted twenty-three out of twenty-six free throws for an approximate percentage of eighty-nine percent.
Despite trailing behind in several statistical categories such as total rebounds where UAB had forty-one compared to forty-seven by Jacksonville State or assists where UAB had ten versus eleven by Jacksonville State—the home team managed to secure more points off turnovers (eighteen) than their opponents (sixteen), which contributed significantly to their victory after five quarters including overtime.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support them in future games: The next challenge for Jacksonville State will be against Alabama State Lady Hornets at Dunn-Oliver Acadome located in Montgomery on December first at midnight Eastern Time (ET). Although no broadcast networks are scheduled yet for this encounter between these teams fans can stay tuned for updates regarding potential coverage options.