Alabama Crimson Tide Gears Up for Matchup Against Georgia State Panthers
Tuscaloosa, AL – The No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-0) are set to extend their impressive eight-game win streak as they take on the Georgia State Panthers (5-3) this Monday at 12 p.m. EST. The highly anticipated game will take place at Alabama’s home court, where the Crimson Tide has maintained an undefeated record of 4-0.
Alabama has proven its dominance this season, boasting a perfect record against teams with winning records (6-0) and showcasing a formidable three-point shooting game. The Crimson Tide averages 8.4 made three-pointers per game, slightly outpacing the 7.5 allowed by Georgia State’s defense. In contrast, the Panthers, currently ranked fifth in the Sun Belt conference, have shown their own proficiency in long-range shooting, averaging 7.9 made three-pointers per game.
Key players to watch include Alabama’s Sarah Ashlee Barker, who is delivering an impressive 17.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. On the other side, Georgia State’s Mya Williams is making her mark with an average of 9.4 points per game, including 1.9 three-pointers while shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc.
With both teams looking to strengthen their momentum, this matchup promises to be an exciting display of skill and strategy on the court. Alabama aims to maintain its home court advantage, while Georgia State seeks to turn around its road game record, currently standing at 1-2. The clash of these two teams is set to be a thrilling encounter that could further shape the landscape of collegiate basketball this season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report using data from Sportradar and technology provided by Data Skrive.
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