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BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on Jacksonville State in the CUSA Tournament. The Bearkats' record in CUSA play is 5-13, and their record is 7-3 against non-conference opponents. The Gamecocks are 4-14 against CUSA opponents. Jacksonville State has a 1-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The No. 8 seed UTEP Miners (17-14, 7-11 CUSA) are taking on the No. 9 seed Sam Houston Bearkats (13-18, 6-12 CUSA) in CUSA Tournament on Tuesday at Von Braun Center. Watch the game at 6:30 p.m. ET