HADLEY, Ky. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville State Gamecocks look to solidify their position in the Conference USA standings when they visit the struggling Western Kentucky Lady Toppers on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at E.A. Diddle Arena. Jacksonville State (12-12, 7-4 CUSA) enters at .500 overall but holds a winning conference record, seeking momentum after a 57-48 road loss at Middle Tennessee on Thursday. The Gamecocks had won three of their previous four, including a 61-58 victory over Delaware last Saturday. Western Kentucky (5-18, 2-9) aims to halt a six-game losing streak. The Lady Toppers fell 55-51 at home to Kennesaw State on Thursday, a game in which they led by 10 points at halftime. Their last win was a 68-59 decision over UTEP on Jan. 10. The Gamecocks dominated the first meeting this season, routing Western Kentucky 75-48 in Jacksonville on Jan. 2. A key matchup will feature Jacksonville State’s Mya Barnes against Western Kentucky’s Trinity Rowe. Barnes, a consistent two-way force, is averaging 12.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over her last seven games. She scored 20 points with six rebounds and four blocks in the win over Delaware. Rowe leads the Lady Toppers’ backcourt, averaging 10.8 points and 5.2 assists over her last six contests. She nearly posted a double-double in the recent loss to Kennesaw State, finishing with 11 points, seven assists and three rebounds in 37 minutes. For Jacksonville State, balancing home-road performance is crucial; they are 3-3 in their last six conference road games. Western Kentucky will need to solve its second-half woes after being outscored by a combined 44-19 in the third and fourth quarters against Kennesaw State. The Gamecocks’ postseason aspirations hinge on winning games against teams below them in the standings, while the Lady Toppers seek any positive spark to build upon in the final weeks of the season. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. EST Saturday. Jacksonville State hosts Louisiana Tech next Thursday. Western Kentucky remains home to face Middle Tennessee next Saturday.