NCAAB · Final

Alcorn State Edges Bethune-Cookman in Close Contest

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Davey L. Whitney Complex

Alcorn State Braves 57, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 55, 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 Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alcorn State Braves?

Alcorn State Braves beat Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 57-55 at Davey L. Whitney Complex on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Alcorn State Braves?

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Alcorn State Braves triumphed over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats with a final score of 57-55. This game, held at the Davey L. Whitney Complex, showcased the resilience of the Braves, who improved their record to 7-18 while the Wildcats fell to 13-13. The significance of this fixture lies not only in the close scoreline but also in the contrasting trajectories of both teams leading into this game. Alcorn State entered the contest with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, including a win against Mississippi Valley State and a loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff. They had averaged 68.7 points scored and 73.5 points allowed during this stretch. In contrast, Bethune-Cookman was riding an impressive wave, boasting a 9-1 record in their last ten games, with an eight-game winning streak prior to this matchup. They averaged 79.0 points scored and allowed just 66.9 points during that span, indicating their strong offensive and defensive capabilities. The Braves' performance at home has been mixed, with a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, while the Wildcats had a solid away record of 4-0 leading into this game. The head-to-head record stood at 2-2 over the last two seasons, with the Wildcats winning the previous encounter 82-73 just a few weeks prior. Injuries were not reported as a significant factor in this game, allowing both teams to field their key players. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Wildcats favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. Viewers were treated to a back-and-forth battle, highlighted by key scoring plays in the second half, including a pivotal three-point jumper from Davian Williams that briefly put the Braves ahead. The game culminated in a tense final few minutes, with Alcorn State managing to secure the win through timely baskets, including a layup from Shane Lancaster that sealed the victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BCU -8.5	144.5 o -108 / u -112	Bethune-Cookman Wildcats -410 · Alcorn State Braves +320

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Leaders

PointsOmari Hamilton11Alcorn State Braves
AssistsShane Lancaster2Alcorn State Braves
ReboundsTycen McDaniels6Alcorn State Braves
PointsDaniel Rouzan13Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
AssistsSeneca Willoughby4Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
ReboundsDaniel Rouzan7Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Recent form

Alcorn State Braves

Last 10: 4-6Streak W168.7 scored · 73.5 allowed per game2-2 at home

W74-66at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 10
L77-84at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 7
L50-74vs Grambling TigersFeb 3
W78-73vs Southern JaguarsJan 31
L73-82at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 27
L58-66at Florida A&M RattlersJan 24
W76-75vs Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 19
L71-72vs Texas Southern TigersJan 17
L66-81at Alabama State HornetsJan 13
W64-62at Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 10

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Last 10: 9-1Streak W879 scored · 66.9 allowed per game4-0 away

W79-69vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 10
W82-76vs Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 7
W80-62at Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 3
W69-54at Alabama State HornetsJan 31
W82-73vs Alcorn State BravesJan 27
W85-48vs Jackson State TigersJan 24
W87-82at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 19
W79-63at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 17
L73-77vs Southern JaguarsJan 13
W74-65vs Grambling TigersJan 10

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	Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	Alcorn State Braves
Field goals	21-44	22-47
Field goal %	48	47
Three-pointers	4-12	1-8
Three-point %	33	13
Free throws	9-14	12-19
Free throw %	64	63
Rebounds	29	17
Offensive rebounds	9	7
Defensive rebounds	20	10
Assists	13	6
Steals	7	14
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	23	14
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	23
Fast-break points	8	11
Points in the paint	32	40
Fouls	17	12
Largest lead	14	4
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	74	14

How the scoring went

1st Half27-16Daniel Rouzan makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Arterio Morris assists)
1st Half29-16Daniel Rouzan makes 1-foot dunk (Tyler Andrews assists)
1st Half29-18Tycen McDaniels makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half32-18Jordan Johnson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Andrews assists)
1st Half32-19Omari Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half32-20Omari Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half32-22Jameel Morris makes driving layup
1st Half32-24Omari Hamilton makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
1st Half32-25Omari Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-25Daniel Rouzan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-25Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-25Daniel Rouzan makes driving layup (Seneca Willoughby assists)
2nd Half36-27Tycen McDaniels makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half36-28Jameel Morris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-29Jameel Morris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-29Quentin Heady makes driving layup (Seneca Willoughby assists)
2nd Half39-29Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-30Tycen McDaniels makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-30Daniel Rouzan makes layup
2nd Half41-32Nick Woodard makes driving layup
2nd Half43-32Arterio Morris makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-34Nick Woodard makes 4-foot jumper (Davian Williams assists)
2nd Half43-36Davian Williams makes layup
2nd Half45-36Arterio Morris makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jakobi Heady assists)
2nd Half45-38Omari Hamilton makes layup
2nd Half45-40Bryson Calamese makes layup
2nd Half47-40Arterio Morris makes layup (Seneca Willoughby assists)
2nd Half47-41Bryson Calamese makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-42Bryson Calamese makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-44Shane Lancaster makes layup (Bryson Calamese assists)
2nd Half47-46Bryson Calamese makes layup
2nd Half49-46Arterio Morris makes layup (Ariel Bland assists)
2nd Half49-48Omari Hamilton makes layup (Shane Lancaster assists)
2nd Half49-51Davian Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryson Calamese assists)
2nd Half50-51Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-51Daniel Rouzan makes 17-foot step back jumpshot (Seneca Willoughby assists)
2nd Half52-53Omari Hamilton makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half55-53Seneca Willoughby makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jakobi Heady assists)
2nd Half55-55Jameel Morris makes driving layup
2nd Half55-57Shane Lancaster makes layup (Jameel Morris assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Alcorn State Braves, below favours Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.