Jacksonville State Gamecocks Outpaced by UTEP Miners at Don Haskins Center

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks faced a challenging contest against the UTEP Miners, culminating in a 48-70 defeat. The Gamecocks' season record now stands at an unmentioned number of victories and defeats, while the Miners' record also remains unspecified. The final score reflects the intense competition between the two teams throughout the game.

The Gamecocks started off with a slow first quarter, scoring only 8 points to the Miners' 19. Despite picking up pace in subsequent quarters with 10, 14, and finally their highest of 16 points in the fourth quarter, it was not enough to close the gap created early on. The team's overall field goal percentage was a modest 27 percent from their total attempts of 67 shots. From beyond the arc, they managed to convert only seven out of their thirty-six three-point attempts resulting in a three-point shooting percentage of just nineteen percent.

On defense, Jacksonville State tallied eleven steals but were unable to block any shots throughout the game. They committed fourteen personal fouls and turned over possession twelve times during play. Their efforts on rebounds were more fruitful as they collected thirty-two in total; seventeen defensive and fifteen offensive rebounds which included both player and team rebounds.

Offensively speaking, fast break points were a highlight for Jacksonville State as they scored fifteen compared to UTEP's four fast break points. Points off turnovers also went in favor of Jacksonville State with sixteen compared to nine by UTEP.

However, despite these efforts from Jacksonville State Gamecocks players who showed determination on court at Don Haskins Center – particularly evident through their assists-turnover ratio which stood at approximately one – it was not enough against an efficient UTEP offense that boasted higher percentages across field goals (55 percent), two-points (60 percent), free throws (67 percent) and three-points (43 percent).

Looking ahead for fans of Jacksonville State Gamecocks is another opportunity for redemption as they are scheduled to face New Mexico State Aggies away from home turf at Pan American Center located in Las Cruces on March second at three o'clock PM Central Time Zone. Supporters can catch this upcoming encounter live where available broadcasts will be airing this anticipated match-up.