Saturday, March 1
JACKSONVILLE
2:30 PM
Jacksonville State University
vs
FIU
Women's Basketball Set to Face FIU on Senior Day
2/28/2025 6:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
JACKSONVILLE – Women's basketball looks to bounce back Saturday against Florida International after a 71-55 loss to Liberty on Thursday. Prior to the game Saturday, Jax State's five seniors, Asia Barclay, Mya Barnes, Bre'Anna Rhodes, Elsie Harris, and Shaquice May will be honored for senior day.
Jax State (10-17, 4-12 CUSA) vs Florida International (10-16, 6-9 CUSA)
When: Saturday, March 1 | 2:30 P.M.
Where: Pete Mathews Coliseum | Jacksonville, Ala.
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Watch: ESPN+ (Eli Gold, Ray Hammett)
Tickets: Click Here
Jax State Notes
Last Time Out
The Gamecocks dropped a home game to Liberty on Thursday in a 71-55 final. Maria Sanchez Ponce led the way for the Gamecocks with 14 points and eight rebounds in her first game back after missing two to injury last week. Clara Gonzalez Planella had third straight double-digit game against the Flames with 10 points.
Series History
The Gamecocks and Panthers game on Saturday will mark the fifth time the squads have faced one another in their histories. Their first matchup came on Dec. 11, 2011, when FIU defeated Jax State 79-52. The most recent game between them came on Jan. 30, 2025, in Miami that resulted in a 62-52 Panthers win.
Spanish Connection
Jax States duo from Spain, Planella and Ponce, had the best games against Liberty with Ponce scoring 14 and Planella adding 10. The pair have led the Gamecocks in scoring throughout the CUSA schedule. Ponce averages 9.3 points per game in conference, while Planella averages 9.1 points per game in league action, respectively.
Gamecocks' Defense
The Red-and-White are third in the conference in field goal percentage from their opponents, allowing only 40.1% of shots to fall. Jax State fell from first to second in the conference in opponent three-point percentage after Thursday's games around the league. The Gamecocks only allow 27.0% of shots from range to fall. Finally, Jax State holds teams to 59.8 points per game. That number ranks second in the conference.
For Three
Jax State remains in fist place in the CUSA in both total number of threes and average threes made per game. The Gamecocks have knocked down 222 threes on an average of 8.2 threes made per game.
Scouting the Panthers
Isnelle Natabou has been a force for FIU all season. Natabou averages 13.6 points per game and 7.0 rebounds. The forward from the Czech Republic is leading the conference in field goal percentage at 67.9% of her shots finding the bottom of the net. Not only is Natabou leading the conference in field goal percentage, but she also leads the entirety NCAA Division I with that figure.
Other top performers for the Panthers include Parris Atkins at 14.2 points per game, Bineta Diatta at 8.9 points per game, and Angena Belloso at 8.2 points per game. In their most recent outing, FIU fell 53-50 at Kennesaw State.
Up Next
Jax State will finish the regular season with a showdown against Kennesaw State at their place on March 8. That game is set for a 1 p.m. central start. Streaming will be available on ESPN+ and live stats will be available at JaxStateSports.com.
Stay in the Know
To stay up-to-date with the Gamecocks, follow their Facebook (Jacksonville State Women's Basketball), Instagram (@JaxStateWBB), and X (@JaxStateWBB) accounts.
Jax State (10-17, 4-12 CUSA) vs Florida International (10-16, 6-9 CUSA)
When: Saturday, March 1 | 2:30 P.M.
Where: Pete Mathews Coliseum | Jacksonville, Ala.
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Watch: ESPN+ (Eli Gold, Ray Hammett)
Tickets: Click Here
Jax State Notes
Last Time Out
The Gamecocks dropped a home game to Liberty on Thursday in a 71-55 final. Maria Sanchez Ponce led the way for the Gamecocks with 14 points and eight rebounds in her first game back after missing two to injury last week. Clara Gonzalez Planella had third straight double-digit game against the Flames with 10 points.
Series History
The Gamecocks and Panthers game on Saturday will mark the fifth time the squads have faced one another in their histories. Their first matchup came on Dec. 11, 2011, when FIU defeated Jax State 79-52. The most recent game between them came on Jan. 30, 2025, in Miami that resulted in a 62-52 Panthers win.
Spanish Connection
Jax States duo from Spain, Planella and Ponce, had the best games against Liberty with Ponce scoring 14 and Planella adding 10. The pair have led the Gamecocks in scoring throughout the CUSA schedule. Ponce averages 9.3 points per game in conference, while Planella averages 9.1 points per game in league action, respectively.
Gamecocks' Defense
The Red-and-White are third in the conference in field goal percentage from their opponents, allowing only 40.1% of shots to fall. Jax State fell from first to second in the conference in opponent three-point percentage after Thursday's games around the league. The Gamecocks only allow 27.0% of shots from range to fall. Finally, Jax State holds teams to 59.8 points per game. That number ranks second in the conference.
For Three
Jax State remains in fist place in the CUSA in both total number of threes and average threes made per game. The Gamecocks have knocked down 222 threes on an average of 8.2 threes made per game.
Scouting the Panthers
Isnelle Natabou has been a force for FIU all season. Natabou averages 13.6 points per game and 7.0 rebounds. The forward from the Czech Republic is leading the conference in field goal percentage at 67.9% of her shots finding the bottom of the net. Not only is Natabou leading the conference in field goal percentage, but she also leads the entirety NCAA Division I with that figure.
Other top performers for the Panthers include Parris Atkins at 14.2 points per game, Bineta Diatta at 8.9 points per game, and Angena Belloso at 8.2 points per game. In their most recent outing, FIU fell 53-50 at Kennesaw State.
Up Next
Jax State will finish the regular season with a showdown against Kennesaw State at their place on March 8. That game is set for a 1 p.m. central start. Streaming will be available on ESPN+ and live stats will be available at JaxStateSports.com.
Stay in the Know
To stay up-to-date with the Gamecocks, follow their Facebook (Jacksonville State Women's Basketball), Instagram (@JaxStateWBB), and X (@JaxStateWBB) accounts.
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