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As the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers prepare to host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at the E. A. Diddle Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter filled with strategic plays and intense competition.

The Hilltoppers have shown a resilient spirit in their recent games, demonstrating both strengths and areas for improvement that could influence their upcoming match against the Gamecocks. In their last game, they secured a narrow victory over Austin Peay with a final score of 65-64, showcasing their ability to maintain composure under pressure. Their performance was marked by solid two-point shooting (47 percent) and free throw accuracy (72 percent), which were crucial in edging out their opponents.

However, turnovers have been an area of concern for the Hilltoppers; they recorded nine turnovers in that tight contest but managed to balance it with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.56, indicating decent ball handling overall.

In another recent game against California Baptist Lancers, Western Kentucky emerged victorious with a score of 73-70 after leading by 14 points at halftime but facing a strong comeback from the Lancers in the second half. The team's three-point shooting was impressive at 44 percent from beyond the arc – an asset they will surely look to leverage against Jacksonville State.

The most dominant display came during their face-off with Wright State Raiders where they scored an impressive 91 points while allowing 84 points on defense. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot over half of their field goals successfully (52 percent) and dominated inside with 52 points in paint.

As we approach this pivotal game set within Bowling Green's iconic venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and passionate fan base, it is clear that maintaining offensive efficiency while tightening up on turnovers will be key for Western Kentucky if they are to continue building momentum this season.

Fans eager to support the Hilltoppers can catch them live on January 13th at E.A Diddle Arena or tune into CBS Sports Network channel 221 for broadcast coverage starting at local time zone equivalent of UTC+00:00.

Riley Greene