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Jacksonville State 64, at UTEP 66

Thursday, February 26, 2026 · Final · C-USA Semifinals Game 1 (UTEP leads 1-0)

Miners Edge Gamecocks in Final Seconds for Conference USA Win

EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — Heaven Samayoa-Mathis hit a jump shot with four seconds remaining Thursday night to lift UTEP to a 66-64 women’s basketball victory over Jacksonville State at Don Haskins Center. The Miners, who trailed by as many as 10 points, outscored the Gamecocks 28-22 in a frantic fourth quarter to secure the Conference USA win before a crowd of 1,150. UTEP’s Portia Adams led all scorers with 23 points. Mya Barnes paced Jacksonville State with 20 points. The win moves UTEP to 13-13 overall, while Jacksonville State falls to 13-15.