How to watch Jax. State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 8, 2024 at 7:51 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Jax. State looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Sam Houston 40-23.

If Jax. State keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 12-12 in no time. On the other hand, Sam Houston will have to make due with a 13-11 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Sam Houston Bearkats @ Jax. State Gamecocks

Current Records: Sam Houston 13-10, Jax. State 11-12

How To Watch

When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Pete Mathews Coliseum -- Jacksonville, Alabama
TV: ESPN Plus
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $18.00

What to Know

We've got another exciting Conference USA matchup on schedule as the Sam Houston Bearkats and the Jax. State Gamecocks are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on February 8th at Pete Mathews Coliseum. Coming off a loss in a game Sam Houston was expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

Sam Houston unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 68-61 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.

Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but the Gamecocks had to settle for a 67-65 loss against the Aggies on Saturday. Jax. State has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

The Bearkats' loss dropped their record down to 13-10. As for the Gamecocks, they dropped their record down to 11-12 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Thursday's contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Sam Houston have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Jax. State struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.