Preview: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — Two teams with identical records and recent history will meet Thursday night when the Jacksonville State Gamecocks visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a Conference USA women’s basketball matchup. Both teams enter the Feb. 12 contest at Murphy Athletics Center with 12-11 overall records. The Blue Raiders won the season’s first meeting decisively, 69-52, in Jacksonville on Jan. 4. Jacksonville State arrives after snapping a three-game skid with a 61-58 home victory over Delaware on Saturday. The Gamecocks are led by forward Mya Barnes, who posted 20 points, six rebounds and four blocks in that win. Over her last eight games, Barnes is averaging 13.4 points and 5.1 rebounds, showcasing her two-way impact. Middle Tennessee looks to rebound from a narrow 60-58 road loss at Florida International on Saturday, which extended its current losing streak to two games. The Blue Raiders’ offense flows through guard Alayna Contreras, who scored 17 points with six assists against FIU. Contreras has been a consistent scorer, averaging 17.1 points over her last seven contests, including a 25-point outburst in a win over Western Kentucky on Jan. 31. The Gamecocks have struggled on the road in conference play, with recent losses at Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston by an average of 19.5 points. Middle Tennessee has been strong at home in Murfreesboro, boasting a 3-1 record in its last four home games, with the lone loss coming to Delaware. This game represents a pivotal opportunity for both squads to gain momentum and break the .500 logjam in the Conference USA standings. Jacksonville State will aim to avenge its earlier loss and solve its road woes, while Middle Tennessee seeks to defend its home court and halt its brief slide. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.