Southern Jaguars Defeat Alabama A&M Bulldogs 81-68
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · F.G. Clark Activity Center
Southern Jaguars 81, Alabama A&M Bulldogs 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Southern Jaguars?
Southern Jaguars beat Alabama A&M Bulldogs 81-68 at F.G. Clark Activity Center on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Southern Jaguars?
Southern Jaguars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, the Southern Jaguars triumphed over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs with a final score of 81-68. This victory marks the Jaguars' third consecutive win against the Bulldogs, having previously defeated them twice in the 2025 season, including a notable 71-57 win in their last encounter on March 8, 2025.
The Jaguars entered the game with a home record of 10-13, while the Bulldogs had a slightly better away record of 12-11. Southern's recent form showed a balanced performance, as they held a 5-5 record over their last ten games, with an average of 75.4 points scored and 75.8 points allowed. Their last five games indicated a slight uptick in scoring, averaging 78.8 points while allowing 73.2 points. In contrast, Alabama A&M had a record of 5-4-1 in their last ten games, with an average of 68.7 points scored and 66.2 points allowed. They were coming off a loss against Bethune-Cookman, where they fell 62-80.
In this game, Southern's offense was led by a strong performance in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key scoring plays included a turnaround jump shot by James Graham III and a dunk by Terrance Dixon Jr., both contributing to the Jaguars' momentum. Fazl Oshodi's three-point jumper further solidified their lead, showcasing Southern's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The betting market had Southern favored by 6.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 143.5. The home money line was priced at -310, while the away money line was at 250. These odds reflected the expectations for a competitive game, but Southern's dominant performance ultimately exceeded those expectations.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their best lineups given the stakes of the game. The conditions at the F.G. Clark Activity Center were favorable for basketball, contributing to an engaging atmosphere for the fans.
This game was significant not only for the standings but also for the rivalry between these two teams. The Jaguars' ability to maintain their winning streak against the Bulldogs adds to the narrative of their competitive edge in this matchup. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their performances, with Southern aiming to leverage this win as a stepping stone toward improving their overall record.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SOU -6.5 | 143.5 o -112 / u -108 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs +250 · Southern Jaguars -310 |
Leaders
- PointsTerrance Dixon Jr.18Southern Jaguars
- AssistsMichael Jacobs10Southern Jaguars
- ReboundsDaMariee Jones16Southern Jaguars
- PointsKoron Davis19Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- AssistsSami Pissis7Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- ReboundsKoron Davis5Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Recent form
Southern Jaguars
Last 10: 5-5Streak W175.4 scored · 75.8 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W96-91at Jackson State TigersFeb 3
- L73-78at Alcorn State BravesJan 31
- W80-69vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 28
- L74-75vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 24
- W71-53at Grambling TigersJan 17
- W77-73at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 13
- L59-67at Florida A&M RattlersJan 11
- L85-89vs Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 6
- W84-73vs Texas Southern TigersJan 3
- L55-90at Illinois Fighting IlliniDec 29
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-4-1Streak L168.7 scored · 66.2 allowed per game2-2 away
- L62-80vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 3
- W72-65vs Florida A&M RattlersJan 31
- D0-0at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 27
- L74-89at Texas Southern TigersJan 24
- W73-69at Alabama State HornetsJan 19
- W100-91vs Jackson State TigersJan 13
- L62-64vs Alcorn State BravesJan 10
- W71-51at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 6
- L83-95at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 3
- W90-58vs Fisk BulldogsDec 30
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | Southern Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-51 | 29-60 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 7-14 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 35 |
| Free throws | 19-29 | 16-21 |
| Free throw % | 66 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 23 |
| Assists | 17 | 21 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 34 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-44James Graham III makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot (PJ Eason assists)
- 2nd Half39-44Koron Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-45DaMariee Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-46DaMariee Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-46Kintavious Dozier makes layup (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half41-49Fazl Oshodi makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Barnes assists)
- 2nd Half41-51Terrance Dixon Jr. makes 0-foot dunk (DaMariee Jones assists)
- 2nd Half42-51Angok Anyang makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-53DaMariee Jones makes layup (AJ Barnes assists)
- 2nd Half43-53James Flippin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-53James Flippin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-54AJ Barnes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-55AJ Barnes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-57Michael Jacobs makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-59Ashton Magee makes layup
- 2nd Half46-59Koron Davis makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Kintavious Dozier assists)
- 2nd Half47-59James Graham III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-59James Graham III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-62AJ Barnes makes 29-foot three point jumper (DaMariee Jones assists)
- 2nd Half50-62Koron Davis makes 16-foot jumper (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half50-65AJ Barnes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Michael Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half53-65Kintavious Dozier makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half55-65Sami Pissis makes layup (Kintavious Dozier assists)
- 2nd Half55-67DaMariee Jones makes 18-foot jumper (AJ Barnes assists)
- 2nd Half55-69Michael Jacobs makes layup (Cam Amboree assists)
- 2nd Half55-71AJ Barnes makes driving layup (Michael Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half58-71James Graham III makes 29-foot three point jumper (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half58-73Cam Amboree makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-74AJ Barnes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-75AJ Barnes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-75Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-76Terrance Dixon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-76James Graham III makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half61-78Terrance Dixon Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (AJ Barnes assists)
- 2nd Half62-78Koron Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-81Fazl Oshodi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half65-81Koron Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kintavious Dozier assists)
- 2nd Half66-81Tajden Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-81Koron Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-81Koron Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Jaguars, below favours Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
Venue
- F.G. Clark Activity CenterBaton Rouge, LA
- Attendance4985
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