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 | 11-0 | - | 19-3 |
| Sam Houston | 8-4 | 3.5 | 16-7 |
| Missouri State | 7-4 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-6 | 6 | 12-10 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-6 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-7 | 6.5 | 12-11 |
| Florida International | 4-7 | 7 | 11-11 |
| New Mexico State | 4-8 | 7.5 | 11-11 |
| UTEP | 4-8 | 7.5 | 8-15 |
| Delaware | 2-9 | 9 | 6-16 |
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