Can Jacksonville State Gamecocks Ride the Momentum at Murphy Athletic Center?

As the Jacksonville State Gamecocks prepare to face off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Murphy Athletic Center on February 22, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Gamecocks have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a notable victory and some challenging defeats.

In their last game on home turf against the Mavericks, despite a valiant effort, they fell short by five points with a final score of 64-69. The team struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 29 percent of their three-point attempts. However, they did manage to maintain a decent free throw percentage at 71 percent and outrebounded their opponents by three.

The previous home game saw an impressive win over Coastal Carolina's Chanticleers with an 84-72 scoreline. The Gamecocks showcased efficient shooting from both two-point range (54 percent) and three-point range (44 percent), coupled with dominating rebounding performance that gave them a nine-rebound advantage.

However, when playing away against Charleston's Cougars, Jacksonville State stumbled as they scored only 58 points while allowing 69. Their field goal percentage dipped to just 32 percent overall and an underwhelming free throw accuracy of 82 percent could not compensate for other areas where they struggled.

The upcoming clash will test whether the Gamecocks can leverage their strengths and address weaknesses seen in recent games. Rebounding has been consistent for them; maintaining this edge could be crucial in Murfreesboro. Additionally, improving ball security and shot selection will be key factors if they wish to secure another road win.

Fans can catch all the action on February 22nd at Murphy Athletic Center or tune in for live coverage of what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams.