Arkansas-Pine Bluff Tops Texas Southern in Close Contest
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · H&PE Arena
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 74, Texas Southern Tigers 66, 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 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions beat Texas Southern Tigers 74-66 at H&PE Arena on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Texas Southern Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions defeated the Texas Southern Tigers with a final score of 74-66. This game, held at the H&PE Arena, showcased the Golden Lions' recent resurgence as they extended their winning streak to four games, while the Tigers continued to struggle, marking their third consecutive loss.
The Golden Lions improved their record to 7-10, while the Tigers fell to 2-13 on the season. Arkansas-Pine Bluff's recent form has been notable, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, averaging 87.0 points scored and allowing 86.9 points. Their last five games have been particularly impressive, with an average of 104.2 points scored and 83.2 points allowed, highlighting their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Texas Southern has struggled, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging 72.6 points scored and a concerning 80.8 points allowed.
At home, Texas Southern has a record of 2-2, while their away performance has been dismal, with an 0-6 record. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, on the other hand, has shown stronger results at home with a 4-0 record, but has faced challenges on the road, with a 1-5 record away from home. This matchup was particularly interesting as it was a rematch of two teams that had split their previous encounters, with Texas Southern winning 81-56 at home in their last meeting on February 25, 2025, and losing 68-69 in an earlier away game on February 4, 2025.
In terms of injuries, there were no specific details provided in the block, but both teams have been navigating their respective challenges throughout the season. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Texas Southern as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5 and a moneyline of -115. Arkansas-Pine Bluff's moneyline was set at -105, indicating a competitive matchup.
The game conditions were typical for a basketball game, with no unusual weather or venue issues reported. As the game progressed, viewers were treated to several key scoring plays, including a significant three-pointer by Quion Williams that pushed the Golden Lions' lead to 71-59 in the second half. Williams also contributed with a dunk shortly thereafter, further extending the lead to 74-59. Texas Southern attempted to rally back with free throws from Zaire Hayes and a layup from Jaylen Wysinger, but their efforts fell short as the Golden Lions maintained their lead.
Overall, this game highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff finding their rhythm and Texas Southern continuing to seek answers as they navigate a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TXSO -1.5 | 162.5 o -108 / u -112 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions -105 · Texas Southern Tigers -115 |
Leaders
- PointsTroy Hupstead16Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsAlex Anderson3Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsTroy Hupstead14Texas Southern Tigers
- PointsJaquan Scott18Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- AssistsQuion Williams8Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- ReboundsQuion Williams17Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Recent form
Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 2-8Streak L272.6 scored · 80.8 allowed per game2-2 at home
- 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
- L70-82vs Sam Houston BearkatsDec 6
- W102-44vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 27
- L74-109at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 21
- L67-77at Texas State BobcatsNov 15
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak W487 scored · 86.9 allowed per game1-5 away
- W90-79vs Alabama State HornetsJan 5
- W95-83vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 3
- W138-73vs Champion Christian TigersDec 17
- W114-64vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 16
- L84-117at Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 11
- L72-76at DePaul Blue DemonsDec 7
- W63-62at UIC FlamesDec 3
- L84-111at Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 23
- L70-98at Marshall Thundering HerdNov 20
- L60-106at SMU MustangsNov 19
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 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | Texas Southern Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-57 | 24-59 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 7-20 | 2-14 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 14 |
| Free throws | 11-16 | 16-23 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 24 |
| Assists | 17 | 7 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 38 |
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 85 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-33Milhan Charles makes layup
- 2nd Half45-35Alex Anderson makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-37Oumar Koureissi makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-37Milhan Charles makes layup
- 2nd Half48-37Milhan Charles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-37Milhan Charles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-37Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes layup (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half52-37Trevon Payton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-37Trevon Payton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-39Troy Hupstead makes layup (Alex Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half56-39Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half56-40Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-41Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-42Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-44Troy Hupstead makes layup
- 2nd Half56-46Oumar Koureissi makes 3-foot dunk (Alex Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half58-46Quion Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-47Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-49Troy Hupstead makes layup (Oumar Koureissi assists)
- 2nd Half58-50Zaire Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-51Zaire Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-52Alex Mirhosseini makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-52Alex Mirhosseini makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-52Jaquan Scott makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-52Jaquan Scott makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-55Zytarious Mortle makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half64-55Milhan Charles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Milhan Charles makes layup
- 2nd Half66-58Jaylen Wysinger makes 26-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half68-58Jaquan Scott makes layup
- 2nd Half68-59Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-59Quion Williams makes 26-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half72-59Jaquan Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-59Quion Williams makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half74-60Zaire Hayes makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half74-61Zaire Hayes makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half74-62Zaire Hayes makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half74-64Jaylen Wysinger makes layup
- 2nd Half74-66Zaire Hayes makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Southern Tigers, below favours Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
Venue
- H&PE ArenaHouston, TX
- Attendance486
- OfficialsJoe Wilbert III, Anthony Thomas, Donald Sankey
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