Humphrey Coliseum Showdown: Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks
As the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs prepare to host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Humphrey Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Lady Bulldogs, coming off a decisive 67-46 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on November 11, have shown they can dominate both ends of the court.
The MSST's performance against Southeastern Louisiana was a showcase of their balanced attack and stout defense. They outrebounded their opponents by six boards and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 21 points off miscues. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot 50 percent from inside the arc and maintained a solid free throw percentage of 68 percent.
Just days earlier, on November 7, MSST had an even more impressive outing against Alcorn State with a commanding scoreline of 77-42. Their rebounding was nothing short of dominant; hauling in an astounding total of 70 rebounds – nearly double that of Alcorn State. The Lady Bulldogs also demonstrated their ability to convert second-chance points with a remarkable tally of 33.
However, it's not just about offense for MSST; their defensive efforts have been equally commendable. In both games mentioned above, they've managed to keep personal fouls low while forcing turnovers and blocking shots effectively.
On the other side, looking back at March's game against Notre Dame where MSST scored only 48 points in comparison to Notre Dame’s 53 shows that there are vulnerabilities that can be exploited by teams like Jacksonville State if not addressed properly. Despite this loss showing some weaknesses in shooting percentages across the board for MSST – particularly from beyond the arc – it is important to note that every game is an opportunity for growth and improvement.
With these past performances as indicators, it seems clear that if MSST maintains its aggressive rebounding strategy and continues to capitalize on turnovers while shoring up its three-point shooting accuracy, they will pose a formidable challenge for any opponent stepping into Humphrey Coliseum.
The upcoming clash scheduled for November 12 at Humphrey Coliseum at Starkville promises excitement as fans eagerly await tip-off at precisely eight o'clock in the evening local time (8:00 PM). For those unable to attend in person but wishing not miss out on any action-packed moment can tune into SEC Network+ online broadcast network which will provide live coverage ensuring no one misses this thrilling encounter between two competitive teams.