Texas Southern Tops Alabama A&M in High-Scoring Clash
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:30 PM ET · H&PE Arena
Texas Southern Tigers 89, Alabama A&M Bulldogs 74, 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 Texas Southern Tigers?
Texas Southern Tigers beat Alabama A&M Bulldogs 89-74 at H&PE Arena on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Alabama A&M Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting matchup at the H&PE Arena, the Texas Southern Tigers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs with a final score of 89-74. This victory is notable as it marks a significant turnaround for Texas Southern, who has struggled this season with a home record of 5-13 and a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games. Prior to this game, the Tigers had lost their last match against Jackson State, 89-94, and were looking to break a one-game losing streak.
Alabama A&M, on the other hand, came into this game with a better record of 10-9 and had won their previous two games, including a close 73-69 victory against Alabama State. The Bulldogs had been performing well recently, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and an average of 74.6 points scored while allowing 70.0 points per game.
The Tigers' recent performance at home showed an average of 72.4 points scored and 78.6 points allowed, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. Their last five games had them averaging 75.6 points while allowing 74.8 points, which set the stage for an offensive showdown.
In their previous meeting during the 2025 season, Texas Southern had edged out Alabama A&M with a score of 82-78, giving them a 1-0 record against the Bulldogs in head-to-head matchups.
In terms of player availability, the block does not provide specific injury updates, which could have influenced the game dynamics. However, both teams were expected to field their regular lineups.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Alabama A&M favored by 1.5 points with a total set at 145.5, indicating expectations for a competitive game with a significant scoring output.
The conditions in the arena were conducive to a high-paced game, and the Texas Southern Tigers capitalized on their home court advantage. The scoring plays highlighted the Tigers' offensive prowess, including a notable 25-foot three-point jumper by Alex Anderson, which capped off the scoring for Texas Southern.
As the game progressed, Texas Southern maintained control, especially in the second half, where they pulled away from Alabama A&M. The Tigers' ability to convert free throws in crucial moments, with players like Jaylen Wysinger and Zytarious Mortle contributing to the scoreline, was instrumental in securing the victory.
Overall, this game showcased Texas Southern's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while Alabama A&M will need to regroup after this setback as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | AAMU -1.5 | 145.5 o -105 / u -105 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs -115 · Texas Southern Tigers -105 |
Leaders
- PointsJaylen Wysinger23Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsAlex Anderson5Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsDuane Posey9Texas Southern Tigers
- PointsKintavious Dozier16Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- AssistsSami Pissis7Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- ReboundsJames Graham III8Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Recent form
Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L172.4 scored · 78.6 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L89-94at Jackson State TigersJan 20
- W72-71at Alcorn State BravesJan 17
- W84-51vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 13
- L66-74vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 10
- L67-84at Grambling TigersJan 6
- L73-84at Southern JaguarsJan 3
- W80-56vs Huston Tillotson RamsDec 31
- L68-75vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 22
- L72-108at NC State WolfpackDec 18
- L53-89at Minnesota Golden GophersDec 14
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Last 10: 6-4Streak W274.6 scored · 70 allowed per game2-2 away
- 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
- L66-73vs Chattanooga MocsDec 21
- L66-80at Ole Miss RebelsDec 18
- W68-60vs North Alabama LionsDec 16
- W67-59vs Arkansas Baptist BuffaloesDec 13
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 | Texas Southern Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-52 | 30-58 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 9-18 | 11-20 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 55 |
| Free throws | 13-20 | 18-24 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 25 |
| Assists | 12 | 16 |
| Steals | 3 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 22 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 40 | 46 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-41Troy Hupstead makes layup (Duane Posey assists)
- 2nd Half56-41Kintavious Dozier makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half56-42Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-43Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-45Troy Hupstead makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half56-46Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-46Gabe Kincy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-47Duane Posey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-49Alex Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half57-52Jaylen Wysinger makes 23-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half58-52PJ Eason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-54Jaylen Wysinger makes layup
- 2nd Half58-55Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-58Zytarious Mortle makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alex Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half59-58Sami Pissis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-58Sami Pissis makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half62-60Troy Hupstead makes layup (Jaylen Wysinger assists)
- 2nd Half62-62Duane Posey makes layup
- 2nd Half62-65Jaylen Wysinger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half62-67Jaylen Wysinger makes layup
- 2nd Half62-68Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-70Duane Posey makes 1-foot dunk (Zytarious Mortle assists)
- 2nd Half63-70Lou Hutchinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-70Lou Hutchinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-72Jaylen Wysinger makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-72Koron Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half67-73Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-74Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-76Zytarious Mortle makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half70-76Sami Pissis makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half72-76Kintavious Dozier makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half72-79Zytarious Mortle makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half72-81Alex Anderson makes 1-foot dunk (Troy Hupstead assists)
- 2nd Half72-82Alex Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-83Alex Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-83PJ Eason makes 2-foot dunk (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half74-84Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-85Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-86Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-89Alex Anderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Wysinger assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Southern Tigers, below favours Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
Venue
- H&PE ArenaHouston, TX
- Attendance1027
- OfficialsGrady Dale, Matthew Martinez, Trent Dews
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