Mississippi State's Rally Falls Short at Foster Auditorium Against Alabama
75-87 was the final score as the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs faced off against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a conference game at Foster Auditorium. The Lady Bulldogs, with a record of 0-0 before this match, were unable to secure a win against their opponents. The Crimson Tide improved their record to 0-0 with this victory.
The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs showed resilience throughout the game, starting with a first-quarter tally of 16 points but falling behind as the Crimson Tide racked up 25. In an attempt to close the gap, Mississippi State outscored Alabama by six points in the second quarter, bringing their halftime total to 37 against Alabama's 40.
Despite a strong effort in the third quarter where they added another 18 points to their score, it was not enough to overcome Alabama's offensive surge of 26 points. The fourth quarter saw both teams battle hard on court; however, Mississippi State could only muster an additional 20 points compared to Alabama's relentless attack that resulted in another 21 points.
Statistically speaking, Mississippi State displayed commendable accuracy from the free-throw line with an impressive success rate of eighty-four percent and managed fifty percent from two-point range. They also fought hard for every point inside painting up thirty-two hard-fought points there.
The team worked cohesively on assists with nineteen successful passes leading directly to scores but struggled somewhat when it came down turnovers; they gave away possession eighteen times during play which translated into nine points for their opponents off those turnovers. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at just over one (1.06), reflecting some challenges in ball handling and decision-making under pressure.
On defense, they grabbed thirty-five rebounds – twenty-six defensively and eight offensively – while blocking four shots and stealing possession four times themselves. However, despite these efforts on defense and scoring thirteen fast break points along eleven second-chance ones after offensive rebounds or missed shots by opponents; it wasn't enough against a determined Crimson Tide team who capitalized more effectively on turnovers scoring twenty-three off them alone.
Alabama showcased strong shooting across all fronts: fifty-one percent field goal shooting including forty-four percent from beyond three-point line while converting fifty-four percent of two-point attempts into baskets contributing significantly towards their overall eighty-seven point haul which ultimately sealed victory for them despite being matched evenly on personal fouls committed (thirteen each) by both sides during contest.
Looking ahead after this tough loss away from home soil for Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs fans can catch next action when team travels face Auburn Tigers Neville Arena located Auburn AL scheduled tip-off February twenty-nine seven PM Central Time broadcasted live fans eager support side bounce back upcoming challenge.