Alabama A&M Tops Texas Southern in Overtime Thriller
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Gateway Center
Alabama A&M Bulldogs 85, Texas Southern Tigers 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Alabama A&M Bulldogs beat Texas Southern Tigers 85-74 at Gateway Center on March 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Alabama A&M Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs edged out the Texas Southern Tigers with a final score of 85-74 at the Gateway Center. This victory marks Alabama A&M's continued success against Texas Southern, as they have now won all three of their recent encounters, including two this season.
Alabama A&M entered the game with an overall record of 18-14, while Texas Southern held a record of 12-18. The Bulldogs had shown mixed form recently, going 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 73.9 points scored and 74.0 points allowed. Their last five games reflected a record of 2-3, averaging 77.8 points scored and 77.2 points allowed. In contrast, Texas Southern had a better recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 75.2 points scored and allowing 72.3 points. However, they were on a one-game losing streak heading into this matchup.
At home, Texas Southern had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, while their away record stood at 2-3. Alabama A&M's performance was more balanced, with a home record of 3-3 and an away record of 2-2 in their last five games. This fixture was particularly significant as it was a rematch of their earlier meetings this season, where Texas Southern had previously defeated Alabama A&M 89-74 on January 24, 2026, and also won 82-78 in the previous season.
The betting odds provided by DraftKings favored Alabama A&M with a spread of 1.5 points, indicating a competitive matchup. The total points line was set at 142.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game. Both teams have shown the ability to score, which made the over/under line particularly intriguing.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial contest. The conditions in the Gateway Center were conducive to a lively atmosphere, as fans from both sides gathered to support their teams.
As the game unfolded, Alabama A&M's Kintavious Dozier and Sami Pissis played pivotal roles in the overtime period, contributing crucial free throws to secure the win. The scoring plays in overtime included multiple successful free throws from Dozier and Pissis, who helped extend the lead and ultimately seal the victory for the Bulldogs.
Viewers were treated to an exciting contest, marked by back-and-forth scoring and a dramatic overtime finish. The match showcased the resilience of Alabama A&M, who managed to come back and capitalize on opportunities in the extra period. With this win, Alabama A&M continues to build momentum as they look ahead in their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | AAMU -1.5 | 142.5 o -115 / u -105 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs -118 · Texas Southern Tigers -102 |
Leaders
- PointsJaylen Wysinger16Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsJaylen Wysinger3Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsAlex Anderson11Texas Southern Tigers
- PointsKoron Davis24Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- AssistsSami Pissis8Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- ReboundsPJ Eason9Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Recent form
Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L175.2 scored · 72.3 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L59-70vs Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 6
- W82-57vs Jackson State TigersFeb 28
- W92-87vs Alcorn State BravesFeb 27
- L71-72at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 22
- W83-64at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 20
- W74-73vs Southern JaguarsFeb 17
- W82-79vs Grambling TigersFeb 14
- L69-79at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 10
- W62-57at Florida A&M RattlersFeb 7
- L78-85at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 31
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-5Streak L173.9 scored · 74 allowed per game2-2 away
- L85-88vs Southern JaguarsMar 6
- W77-63vs Grambling TigersMar 4
- L88-89vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 28
- L76-85at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 21
- W63-61at Florida A&M RattlersFeb 20
- W82-70vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 17
- W72-65vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 14
- W66-58at Grambling TigersFeb 10
- L68-81at Southern JaguarsFeb 7
- L62-80vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 3
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 | 25-56 | 24-62 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 11-29 | 5-16 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 31 |
| Free throws | 24-33 | 21-29 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 25 |
| Assists | 21 | 15 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 30 |
| Fouls | 23 | 27 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 22 | 57 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-52Alex Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-52Kintavious Dozier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half54-54Alex Anderson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-56Jaylen Wysinger makes layup (Zaire Hayes assists)
- 2nd Half56-56Lou Hutchinson makes 4-foot dunk (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half56-58Zaire Hayes makes 21-foot pullup jump shot (Duane Posey assists)
- 2nd Half58-58James Flippin makes 10-foot hook shot (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half58-60Bryce Roberts makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half59-60Sami Pissis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-60Sami Pissis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-61Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-62Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-62Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half64-62Koron Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-63Duane Posey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-65Duane Posey makes layup (Bryce Roberts assists)
- 2nd Half65-65PJ Eason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-65PJ Eason makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-66Alex Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT69-66Koron Davis makes 25-foot three point jumper (James Flippin assists)
- OT70-66James Flippin makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT72-66James Flippin makes 12-foot hook shot (Sami Pissis assists)
- OT72-68Duane Posey makes 4-foot tip in layup
- OT72-69Duane Posey makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT74-69Koron Davis makes layup (Bilal Abdur-Rahman assists)
- OT75-69Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT76-69Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT76-71Zytarious Mortle makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- OT76-72Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT77-72Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT78-72Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT78-73Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT78-74Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT79-74Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT80-74Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT81-74Sami Pissis makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT82-74Sami Pissis makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT83-74Sami Pissis makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT84-74Koron Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT85-74Koron Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Southern Tigers, below favours Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
Venue
- Gateway CenterCollege Park, GA
- Attendance1028
- OfficialsByron Evans, Sidney Cohen, Damien Richard
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