Can Jacksonville State Gamecocks Harness Home Advantage Against Florida International Panthers?
As the Jacksonville State Gamecocks prepare to host the Florida International Panthers at Pete Mathews Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home court advantage. The Gamecocks have shown a fluctuating performance in their recent outings, with a mix of highs and lows that make this upcoming game an intriguing prospect.
In their last three games, the Gamecocks have had one win and two losses. Their most recent game against Western Kentucky's Lady Toppers ended in a 45-54 defeat. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; for instance, they shot free throws at an impressive 79 percent accuracy but struggled from the field with only 27 percent shooting.
The previous game saw a better outcome for the Gamecocks as they edged out Sam Houston's Bearkats by two points in a tight 58-56 victory. This win was fueled by a strong fourth quarter where they scored nearly half of their total points (25 out of 58), showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
However, consistency remains an issue as turnovers continue to plague them; they've averaged over 23 turnovers per game across these matches. On the brighter side, their assist-to-turnover ratio has seen slight improvements each game which could be pivotal if continued against Florida International.
Defensively speaking, rebounds have been solid with an average of around 38 boards per contest – indicating that when it comes to physicality under the hoop, Jacksonville State can hold its own.
The Pete Mathews Coliseum has been kind to Jacksonville State historically and fans will hope that trend continues. With home support behind them and lessons learned from past performances, there is potential for success if they can tighten up ball handling and maintain defensive tenacity throughout all four quarters.
Fans looking forward to catching this matchup should mark their calendars for February 24th at 2:30 PM local time (US/Central). The action will unfold at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville and those unable to attend can watch live as both teams vie for victory on court.