Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs Dominate Gamecocks at Humphrey Coliseum
The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs showcased a commanding performance against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, culminating in an 84-45 victory. The home team's record now stands at 25-0, while the visiting Gamecocks fell to 0-1. The Lady Bulldogs' offense was on full display as they nearly doubled their opponent's score.
From the opening quarter, the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs established a lead that they would not relinquish throughout the game. They started with a solid 15 points in the first quarter and continued to build momentum with 18 points in the second. However, it was during the third quarter that they truly took control of the game by adding an impressive 30 points to their tally before sealing their dominance with another strong showing of 21 points in the final quarter.
The Lady Bulldogs excelled across various aspects of play. Their shooting accuracy was remarkable; field goal attempts were successful at a rate of 58 percent and two-point shots even higher at an impressive rate of 61 percent. From beyond the arc, they managed to hit three out of eight attempts, translating into a respectable three-point percentage of approximately 38 percent.
Free throws were another area where Mississippi State excelled; converting them with an outstanding accuracy rate of approximately 88 percent. This high conversion rate contributed significantly to their overall point total.
Defensively, Mississippi State was just as formidable. They amassed six blocks and eight steals over four quarters, disrupting Jacksonville State's offensive flow consistently throughout the match-up. The defensive prowess extended to rebounding as well where they dominated both ends of the court with a total rebound count standing tall at forty-four compared to Jacksonville State's nineteen.
On offense, Mississippi State distributed well among teammates which is evident from their nineteen assists leading to numerous scoring opportunities for multiple players on court.
While focusing on Mississippi State’s performance is paramount for fans following this recapitulation; it’s worth noting that despite being outplayed by their opponents, Jacksonville state did manage some resistance through eleven assists and six steals but ultimately could not keep pace with Mississippi state’s scoring or defensive pressure.
Looking ahead for fans eager for more action from Humphrey Coliseum: The next challenge awaiting Mississippi State will be against New Orleans Privateers scheduled for November fifteen at five PM local time in Starkville's own Humphrey Coliseum—fans can catch this upcoming contest live via SEC Network+.