- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: Propst Arena, Huntsville, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The New Mexico State Aggies (15-15) are headed to Propst Arena for a showdown against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (15-16) in the Conference USA Tournament.
In their previous outing, the New Mexico State Aggies triumphed over Kennesaw State with a score of 79-76. The Aggies committed 19 fouls while Kennesaw State had 20. From beyond the arc, the Aggies successfully made 10 out of 28 attempts. Kennesaw State shot 69.2% from the free throw line, hitting 18 of 26 attempts. On the boards, Kennesaw State collected 28 rebounds (10 offensive, 18 defensive) without a block, while also dishing out 12 assists and making 6 steals. Defensively, New Mexico State allowed 42.1% shooting from the field, going 24 of 57. They recorded 13 assists and forced 7 turnovers, along with 5 steals. The Aggies secured 39 rebounds, including 14 offensive, and shot 82.8% from the free throw line, making 24 out of 29 attempts. From the field, they ended the game with a shooting percentage of 43.3% (26 of 60), and converted 3 of 13 three-point attempts.
A key player in this matchup was Jemel Jones, who contributed significantly with a shooting percentage of 35.3% from the field, totaling 1 assist and 12 rebounds in 33 minutes on the court. He scored 19 points on 6 of 17 shooting.
The New Mexico State Aggies sport an even record of 15-15 this season. They average 10.4 turnovers per game and commit 19.8 personal fouls each game. The Aggies are pulling down an average of 38.0 rebounds per game and have accumulated 401 assists this season, ranking 269th in Division 1 for assists. They are hitting 32.7% on three-pointers (230 of 703) and shooting 73.2% from the free throw line. Offensively, they average 75.8 points per game (ranked 180th in college basketball), with a field goal percentage of 43.1%.
Defensively, the Aggies force 11.1 turnovers per game while committing 17.0 fouls. They allow 31.4% shooting from three-point range and rank 133rd nationally in points allowed per game (72.4). Their defense permits a shooting percentage of 41.2% (703 of 1,706), while they give up an average of 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking 19th in college assists allowed with 337 this season.
In their last game, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks emerged victorious against UTEP, finishing with a score of 64-61. The Gamecocks collected 22 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 31. They turned the ball over 15 times but secured 7 steals. UTEP committed 14 fouls, allowing the Gamecocks to shoot 22 free throws, converting 15 for 68.2%. Jacksonville State made 7 of 16 three-pointers (43.8%), while shooting 21 out of 51 from the field for an efficiency of 41.2%. They limited UTEP to a field goal percentage of 41.7% (20 out of 48). The Gamecocks allowed UTEP to secure 28 total rebounds (4 offensive).
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil was a standout for the Gamecocks, scoring 23 points on 6 of 14 shooting for a field goal percentage of 42.9%, along with 7 rebounds and 1 assist in 32 minutes of play.
Jacksonville State holds a record of 15-16 this season. The Gamecocks commit an average of 17.2 fouls per game and shoot 68.6% from the free throw line. They average 12.1 assists per game (306th in college) and commit 11.4 turnovers. Jacksonville State has amassed 2,262 points this season (73.0 per game) and records an average of 36.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Gamecocks shoot 43.8% from the field, ranking 269th in college basketball.
The Jacksonville State defense concedes 31.2% shooting from three-point range (231 of 741) and allows opponents to shoot 73.6% from the free throw line. They allow an average of 11.5 assists and 33.4 rebounds per game, ranking 41st and 117th in these metrics defensively. The Gamecocks are 46th in college in points allowed per game (68.4). They force 11.3 turnovers on average and permit teams to shoot 41.0% from the field (34th in the nation).
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Recommendation: Opt for Jacksonville State
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