Southern Jaguars Edge Alabama State Hornets 69-68
Monday, February 9, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · F.G. Clark Activity Center
Southern Jaguars 69, Alabama State Hornets 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 State Hornets vs Southern Jaguars?
Southern Jaguars beat Alabama State Hornets 69-68 at F.G. Clark Activity Center on February 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Alabama State Hornets vs Southern Jaguars?
Southern Jaguars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling contest at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, the Southern Jaguars narrowly defeated the Alabama State Hornets with a final score of 69-68. This matchup was particularly intriguing as it featured two teams with contrasting records, with Southern holding an 11-13 overall record compared to Alabama State's 7-17. The Jaguars entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having won six of their last ten games, while the Hornets were looking to bounce back from a recent loss and had a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings.
Southern's recent form has shown them to be a potent offensive team, averaging 78.0 points scored per game and allowing 73.6 points. Their last five games demonstrated a slight uptick in scoring, with an average of 80.8 points while allowing 76.2. The Jaguars' home record stood at 3-2 in their last five games, indicating a solid performance on their home court. In contrast, Alabama State has struggled, averaging 72.1 points scored and 74.1 points allowed in their last ten games, with their last five yielding an average of 67.8 points scored and 73.6 points allowed. Their away record in recent games was also a concern, standing at 2-3.
Historically, this fixture has been competitive, with Southern having lost both previous meetings against Alabama State in the 2025 season. The last encounter saw the Jaguars lose by just one point in a 65-66 finish, highlighting the tight nature of these contests. The injury status for both teams was not detailed in the provided information, but any missing key players could have impacted the game's dynamics.
As for the betting market, DraftKings set the spread at Southern -6.5, with a total of 149.5 points for the game. The odds reflected Southern's favored status, with a moneyline of -310 for the Jaguars and +250 for the Hornets, indicating a clear expectation of Southern's victory.
The game conditions were conducive to an exciting matchup, and both teams showcased their skills throughout. The final moments were particularly tense, with DaMariee Jones of Alabama State making crucial free throws to bring the score to 64-66. However, Southern responded with a critical three-pointer from Fazl Oshodi, sealing their narrow victory.
Fans of both teams witnessed a competitive game that underscored the rivalry and potential for future matchups, as Southern continues to build on their recent success while Alabama State seeks to improve their standing.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SOU -6.5 | 149.5 o -110 / u -110 | Alabama State Hornets +250 · Southern Jaguars -310 |
Leaders
- PointsDaMariee Jones12Southern Jaguars
- AssistsMichael Jacobs6Southern Jaguars
- ReboundsDaMariee Jones12Southern Jaguars
- PointsMicah Simpson19Alabama State Hornets
- AssistsMicah Simpson4Alabama State Hornets
- ReboundsJerquarius Stanback8Alabama State Hornets
Recent form
Southern Jaguars
Last 10: 6-4Streak W278 scored · 73.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W81-68vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 7
- 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
Alabama State Hornets
Last 10: 4-6Streak L172.1 scored · 74.1 allowed per game2-3 away
- L47-57at Grambling TigersFeb 7
- W79-66vs Florida A&M RattlersFeb 3
- L54-69vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 31
- L64-96at Texas Southern TigersJan 27
- W95-80at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 24
- L69-73vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 19
- W81-66vs Alcorn State BravesJan 13
- L64-75vs Jackson State TigersJan 10
- L79-90at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 5
- W89-69at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 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 State Hornets | Southern Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-53 | 22-57 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 9-22 | 6-23 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 26 |
| Free throws | 15-23 | 19-25 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 22 |
| Assists | 9 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 13 |
| Blocks | 2 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 32 |
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 42 | 52 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half33-35Michael Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half34-35Micah Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half35-35Micah Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half37-35Micah Simpson makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-35Micah Simpson makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-35Tyler Byrd makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Mack assists)
- 2nd Half43-37Terrance Dixon Jr. makes 4-foot dunk (Michael Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half44-37Tyler Mack makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half45-37Tyler Mack makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half45-38Ashton Magee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-39Ashton Magee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-39Tyler Mack makes 28-foot three point jumper (Cameron Palesse assists)
- 2nd Half48-41DaMariee Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half50-41Jerquarius Stanback makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-41Tyler Byrd makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Mack assists)
- 2nd Half53-43Michael Jacobs makes layup
- 2nd Half54-43Cameron Palesse makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-43Cameron Palesse makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-45DaMariee Jones makes 6-foot jumper (Brandon Hardy assists)
- 2nd Half57-45Damarien Yates makes layup
- 2nd Half57-48AJ Barnes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half57-49Michael Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-50Michael Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-53Cam Amboree makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-56Cam Amboree makes 29-foot three point jumper (DaMariee Jones assists)
- 2nd Half60-56Micah Simpson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cameron Palesse assists)
- 2nd Half60-58Fazl Oshodi makes layup (Michael Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half60-59Brandon Hardy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-60Brandon Hardy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-61Fazl Oshodi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-62Fazl Oshodi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-62Micah Simpson makes layup
- 2nd Half62-63DaMariee Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-64DaMariee Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66DaMariee Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half65-66Damarien Yates makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half66-66Jerquarius Stanback makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-66Jerquarius Stanback makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-66Micah Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-69Fazl Oshodi makes 28-foot three point jumper (Michael Jacobs assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Jaguars, below favours Alabama State Hornets.
Venue
- F.G. Clark Activity CenterBaton Rouge, LA
- Attendance5127
- OfficialsCrystal Hogan, Shaun Seales, Mikalen Roussell
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