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House and Jacksonville State defeat Middle Tennessee 70-68 in Conference USA Tournament semifinals

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Freshman Quel'Ron House led Jacksonville State with 20 points, including two free throws with 22 seconds remaining as the Gamecocks took down Middle Tennessee 70-68 on Friday in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals.

Jacksonville State will face Liberty in the championship game on Saturday.

House shot 6 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (22-11). Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 19 points, going 6 of 18 from the floor, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line.