Aggies Edge Gamecocks in Overtime Thriller
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Pan American Center
New Mexico State Aggies 77, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs New Mexico State Aggies?
New Mexico State Aggies beat Jacksonville State Gamecocks 77-75 at Pan American Center on March 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs New Mexico State Aggies?
New Mexico State Aggies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the New Mexico State Aggies triumphed over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with a final score of 77-75 after overtime. This game, held at the Pan American Center, showcased the resilience of both teams, with New Mexico State managing to secure the win despite a challenging season.
The Aggies entered this game with a home record of 14-15 and had struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last ten games. They were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. Their scoring average during this stretch was 73.1 points per game, while they allowed an average of 77.3 points. In contrast, Jacksonville State had a record of 14-16 and was 4-6 in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss to Liberty. The Gamecocks averaged 73.4 points scored and 73.0 points allowed in their recent form.
Historically, the Aggies had the upper hand in their previous meetings against the Gamecocks, leading the head-to-head record 2-1. Their last encounter on February 14, 2026, ended with a 79-70 victory for New Mexico State, showcasing their ability to perform well against Jacksonville State. The Aggies also had a solid home performance against the Gamecocks in their previous matchups, which likely contributed to their confidence heading into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The betting market, provided by DraftKings, had New Mexico State as 6.5-point favorites with a money line of -265. The total points set for the game was 145.5, with over odds at -108 and under odds at -112. This indicates that the market expected a competitive game, and the final score reflected that expectation.
The game conditions were typical for a late-season college basketball matchup, with both teams eager to secure a win to improve their standings. The Aggies, despite their recent struggles, had the home advantage, which often plays a significant role in college basketball outcomes.
As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched. The Aggies managed to pull ahead in overtime, with key plays from Jemel Jones, who made crucial free throws and a three-pointer that helped seal the victory. The Gamecocks fought hard, with Jacoby Hill contributing significantly, but ultimately fell short.
Viewers of the game witnessed a thrilling contest that highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball, especially in the closing moments of regulation and overtime. The Aggies' ability to execute under pressure and capitalize on their opportunities was pivotal in their narrow victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NMSU -6.5 | 145.5 o -108 / u -112 | Jacksonville State Gamecocks +215 · New Mexico State Aggies -265 |
Leaders
- PointsJemel Jones29New Mexico State Aggies
- AssistsJemel Jones5New Mexico State Aggies
- ReboundsJulius Mims7New Mexico State Aggies
- PointsJacoby Hill24Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- AssistsJaye Nash3Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- ReboundsJacoby Hill15Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Recent form
New Mexico State Aggies
Last 10: 3-7Streak L273.1 scored · 77.3 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L85-86at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 28
- L70-93at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 27
- W67-63vs UTEP MinersFeb 22
- W79-70at Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 14
- L75-77vs Liberty FlamesFeb 12
- L88-91at UTEP MinersFeb 8
- W72-63at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 5
- L53-76at Kennesaw State OwlsJan 31
- L64-73vs Delaware Blue HensJan 29
- L78-81vs Florida International PanthersJan 24
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L173.4 scored · 73 allowed per game2-3 away
- L78-81vs Liberty FlamesFeb 28
- W80-70vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 27
- L78-82at Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 21
- L71-77at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 19
- L70-79vs New Mexico State AggiesFeb 14
- L64-69vs UTEP MinersFeb 12
- W77-58vs Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 8
- W71-66at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 6
- L67-74at Missouri State BearsJan 31
- W78-74at Florida International PanthersJan 29
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | New Mexico State Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-72 | 24-62 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 4-17 | 6-22 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 27 |
| Free throws | 19-34 | 23-35 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 66 |
| Rebounds | 55 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 23 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 32 |
| Assists | 8 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 30 |
| Fouls | 22 | 26 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 82 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-42Jacoby Hill makes layup
- 2nd Half54-42Emondrek Erkins-Ford makes layup
- 2nd Half56-42Emondrek Erkins-Ford makes layup
- 2nd Half56-44Jemel Jones makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half56-45Kyrese Mullen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-45Jacoby Hill makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-48Jemel Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (Gabe Pickens assists)
- 2nd Half58-50Jemel Jones makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-51Anthony Wrzeszcz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Anthony Wrzeszcz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-52Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-52Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-54Jae'Coby Osborne makes layup (Jemel Jones assists)
- 2nd Half60-55Julius Mims makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-57Julius Mims makes layup (Jemel Jones assists)
- 2nd Half60-58Julius Mims makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-58Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes 4-foot hook shot (Jaye Nash assists)
- 2nd Half62-59Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-59Jacoby Hill makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half64-61Julius Mims makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Jemel Jones assists)
- 2nd Half65-61Jaye Nash makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-63Jemel Jones makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half66-63Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-65Julius Mims makes 2-foot dunk (Jemel Jones assists)
- 2nd Half67-65Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-65Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-66Jayland Randall makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half68-67Jayland Randall makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half68-68Jayland Randall makes free throw 3 of 3
- OT68-69Jayland Randall makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT68-70Jayland Randall makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT70-70Jacoby Hill makes 0-foot tip in layup
- OT70-72Julius Mims makes layup (Jayland Randall assists)
- OT71-72Iaroslav Niagu makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT73-72Jacoby Hill makes layup
- OT73-75Jemel Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper
- OT73-76Jemel Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT73-77Jemel Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT74-77Jacoby Hill makes free throw 1 of 3
- OT75-77Jacoby Hill makes free throw 2 of 3
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico State Aggies, below favours Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Venue
- Pan American CenterLas Cruces, NM
- Attendance6648
- OfficialsMike Nance, Lucas Santos, K.B. Burdett Jr.
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