Saturday, February 21
JACKSONVILLE
2:30 PM
Jacksonville State University
vs
Sam Houston
Women's Basketball Hosts Sam Houston Saturday
2/20/2026 5:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Jax State women's basketball is set to host Sam Houston Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Pete Mathews Coliseum. The Gamecocks are coming in the final stretch of the year with only three regular-season following the matchup with the Bearkats.
Jax State (12-14, 6-8) vs Sam Houston (16-8, 9-4)
Saturday, Feb. 21 | 2:30 PM
Pete Mathews Coliseum | Jacksonville, Ala.
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Last Time Out
The Gamecocks are coming off a 58-57 loss to first-place Louisiana Tech Thursday. The Gamecocks were led by Mya Barnes who recorded a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Lady Techsters. Against LA Tech, Maria Sanchez-Ponce had 13 points on an efficient 5-of-8 shooting and 3-of-6 from three, while Makala Hobdy added 11 points and a team-best four assists.
Gamecocks' Defense Against LA Tech
Against first-place LA Tech, the Gamecocks came within one point of victory. Jax State held LA Tech to their second lowest point total of the season and lowest point total in CUSA play this year. Baylor, who was ranked 15th in the country, is the only other team to hold LA Tech to fewer points than Jax State (46 on Nov. 26).
Barnes' Double-Doubles
Against LA Tech Thursday, Barnes recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Barnes had a double-double against Mercer (Dec. 6), Brewton-Parker (Dec. 9), Presbyterian (Dec. 21), FIU (Jan. 8), and Kennesaw State (Jan. 17). Barnes is also the first Gamecock to have back-to-back double-doubles since Kennedy Gavin in the 2021-22 season.
Where They Rank
Mya Barnes ranks fourth in CUSA with an average of 1.2 blocks per game. Barnes is tied for fifth in the conference averaging 2.0 made threes per game, is tied for seventh in the league with an average of 8.0 rebounds per game and is 18th in CUSA averaging 10.8 points.
For Three
The Gamecocks rank first in CUSA with an average of 8.2 threes made per game. They also have shot 212 threes thus far, which also ranks first in the league
Conference Standings
Jax State is currently tied for seventh place in the conference standings with Delaware, but the Gamecocks hold the tie breaker over the Blue Hens after they won 61-58 on Feb. 7. Meanwhile, Sam Houston is tied for second place in CUSA with Middle Tennessee.
Series History
Jax State and Sam Houston matchup for the seventh time all-time Saturday. In the most recent meeting, Sam Houston won 70-51 on Jan. 29 in their home arena. Eden Sample and Barnes tied for a team-best 13 points in that game, while Mina Djurdjevic had her first career double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Gamecocks on the first ever meeting 58-56 at Sam Houston on Feb. 8, 2024. Sam Houston has a 4-2 record in the series.
To stay up-to-date with the Gamecocks, follow their Facebook (Jacksonville State Women's Basketball), Instagram (@JaxStateWBB), and X (@JaxStateWBB) accounts.
Jax State (12-14, 6-8) vs Sam Houston (16-8, 9-4)
Saturday, Feb. 21 | 2:30 PM
Pete Mathews Coliseum | Jacksonville, Ala.
Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
Last Time Out
The Gamecocks are coming off a 58-57 loss to first-place Louisiana Tech Thursday. The Gamecocks were led by Mya Barnes who recorded a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Lady Techsters. Against LA Tech, Maria Sanchez-Ponce had 13 points on an efficient 5-of-8 shooting and 3-of-6 from three, while Makala Hobdy added 11 points and a team-best four assists.
Gamecocks' Defense Against LA Tech
Against first-place LA Tech, the Gamecocks came within one point of victory. Jax State held LA Tech to their second lowest point total of the season and lowest point total in CUSA play this year. Baylor, who was ranked 15th in the country, is the only other team to hold LA Tech to fewer points than Jax State (46 on Nov. 26).
Barnes' Double-Doubles
Against LA Tech Thursday, Barnes recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Barnes had a double-double against Mercer (Dec. 6), Brewton-Parker (Dec. 9), Presbyterian (Dec. 21), FIU (Jan. 8), and Kennesaw State (Jan. 17). Barnes is also the first Gamecock to have back-to-back double-doubles since Kennedy Gavin in the 2021-22 season.
Where They Rank
Mya Barnes ranks fourth in CUSA with an average of 1.2 blocks per game. Barnes is tied for fifth in the conference averaging 2.0 made threes per game, is tied for seventh in the league with an average of 8.0 rebounds per game and is 18th in CUSA averaging 10.8 points.
For Three
The Gamecocks rank first in CUSA with an average of 8.2 threes made per game. They also have shot 212 threes thus far, which also ranks first in the league
Conference Standings
Jax State is currently tied for seventh place in the conference standings with Delaware, but the Gamecocks hold the tie breaker over the Blue Hens after they won 61-58 on Feb. 7. Meanwhile, Sam Houston is tied for second place in CUSA with Middle Tennessee.
Series History
Jax State and Sam Houston matchup for the seventh time all-time Saturday. In the most recent meeting, Sam Houston won 70-51 on Jan. 29 in their home arena. Eden Sample and Barnes tied for a team-best 13 points in that game, while Mina Djurdjevic had her first career double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Gamecocks on the first ever meeting 58-56 at Sam Houston on Feb. 8, 2024. Sam Houston has a 4-2 record in the series.
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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