Jacksonville State Gamecocks Set to Challenge UTEP Miners at Don Haskins Center

As the Jacksonville State Gamecocks prepare to face off against the UTEP Miners at the Don Haskins Center, fans are anticipating a competitive clash. The Gamecocks have shown a mix of challenges and potential in their recent performances, which could play a significant role in their upcoming game.

In their last encounter with the Lady Techsters, the Gamecocks fell short by ten points, scoring 51 against 61. Despite this loss, they demonstrated remarkable accuracy from the free-throw line with an impressive 86 percent success rate but struggled from beyond the arc with only 22 percent of three-point shots made. Their rebounding was strong with a total of 37 rebounds; however, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 21 times.

The previous game against Western Kentucky's Lady Toppers saw another tough battle for Jacksonville State. Scoring only 45 points and shooting at just 27 percent from field goals indicated offensive struggles. However, they maintained a solid defense with five blocks and managed to keep personal fouls down to twelve.

A glimmer of hope shone through during their visit to Sam Houston's Bearkats where they secured a narrow victory with 58 points over their opponent's 56. Their field goal percentage stood at an improved but still modest 39 percent and turnovers remained high at twenty-three.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for Jacksonville State to refine its strategy and capitalize on its strengths such as free-throw accuracy and defensive plays while addressing weaknesses like three-point efficiency and ball control under pressure.

Fans can catch all the action on March 1st at Don Haskins Center in El Paso or tune in for live coverage as both teams vie for victory on court.