Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs Set to Challenge Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena
As the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs prepare to face the Auburn Tigers on their home court, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The upcoming game at Neville Arena will test the mettle of the Lady Bulldogs, who have shown both resilience and areas for improvement in their recent outings.
In their last game against Ole Miss on February 18th, MSST fell just short in a high-scoring overtime thriller, losing 71-75. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways from that performance. The team demonstrated a balanced offensive attack with five players contributing three-pointers and a commendable field goal percentage of 41 percent. However, turnovers proved costly as they gave up possession 19 times.
The defensive effort was notable with eight steals and three blocks but was overshadowed by Ole Miss's nine blocks and stronger rebounding presence. MSST must tighten up defensively against AUB if they hope to come away with a win.
Comparatively, in their victory over Georgia on February 9th where they triumphed with a score of 76-57, MSST showcased what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders. Their impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly two reflects an efficient offense that can dismantle defenses when given the opportunity.
Against Florida earlier in February, despite putting up a valiant effort in front of their home crowd at Humphrey Coliseum and scoring 70 points themselves, MSST allowed too many points off turnovers (17) which ultimately contributed to their downfall as Florida capitalized with fast break opportunities.
Looking ahead to facing AUB at Neville Arena presents both challenges and opportunities for MSST. To secure victory away from home will require them not only maintaining offensive efficiency but also shoring up defensive lapses that have been exploited by opponents recently.
The key matchup will likely hinge on whether MSST can limit AUB's scoring runs while maximizing points from paint where they've shown strength previously. Rebounding will also be critical; winning the battle under both baskets could tilt the game in favor of Mississippi State.
Fans eagerly anticipating this clash should mark their calendars for February 29th at 7:00 PM CT when these two teams go head-to-head. For those unable to attend in person at Neville Arena located in Auburn AL zip code area 36849 USA – you won't miss out as you can catch all the action live where it's broadcasted for your viewing pleasure.