Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ UTEP Miners
Houge scores 20 off the bench, Jacksonville State takes down UTEP 73-66
EL PASO, Texas -- — Michael Houge's 20 points off of the bench helped Jacksonville State to a 73-66 victory against UTEP on Thursday night.
Houge also contributed seven rebounds for the Gamecocks (12-7, 4-2 Conference USA). Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 14 points and added five rebounds and six assists. Quel'Ron House had 14 points and shot 4 of 7 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line.
Otis Frazier III finished with 17 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Miners (14-5, 4-2). UTEP also got 16 points from Ahamad Bynum. Corey Camper Jr. finished with seven points and two steals.
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These two teams both play Saturday. Jacksonville State visits New Mexico State and UTEP hosts Kennesaw State.
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Game Information
El Paso, TX
Referee:Clarence Armstrong
Referee:Rob Rorke
Referee:Tommy Morrissey
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Florida International | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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