Jacksonville State Edges Delaware in Overtime Thriller
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Pete Mathews Coliseum
Jacksonville State Gamecocks 80, Delaware Blue Hens 70, 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 Delaware Blue Hens vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Delaware Blue Hens 80-70 at Pete Mathews Coliseum on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in Delaware Blue Hens vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -360 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling overtime encounter, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks triumphed over the Delaware Blue Hens with a final score of 80-70. This victory not only marked a significant moment for Jacksonville State, who improved their record to 15-14, but also highlighted the struggles of Delaware, now standing at 9-20. The game took place at the Pete Mathews Coliseum, a venue that has seen its share of competitive basketball.
Jacksonville State entered the game with a mixed recent form, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were on a four-game losing streak prior to this match. Their scoring average in those ten games was 71.5 points, while they allowed an average of 69.7 points. In contrast, Delaware had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, but they too were struggling, having lost their last two games. The Blue Hens averaged 70.2 points scored and allowed an average of 76.0 points during that stretch.
At home, Jacksonville State had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Delaware had a more balanced away record of 3-3 in their last six games. The previous meeting between these two teams earlier in the season saw Jacksonville State emerge victorious with a narrow 67-64 win on January 3, 2026, giving them a 1-0 edge in their head-to-head record this season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from the lineup, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Jacksonville State favored by a spread of -7.5, with a total set at 133.5. The moneyline indicated Jacksonville State at -360.0 and Delaware at 285.0, reflecting the perceived strength of the home team.
The conditions during the game were not detailed, but the atmosphere at the Pete Mathews Coliseum was likely charged, given the stakes for both teams. Viewers were treated to a closely contested match that went into overtime, showcasing the resilience of both squads. In the overtime period, Jacksonville State pulled away with crucial scoring plays, including a 25-foot three-point jumper from Jamar Franklin and a series of free throws that sealed their victory.
Overall, this game served as a testament to Jacksonville State's ability to bounce back from a difficult stretch, while Delaware continued to search for answers as their season draws to a close.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | JXST -7.5 | 133.5 o -110 / u -110 | Delaware Blue Hens +285 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks -360 |
Leaders
- PointsJamar Franklin24Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- AssistsJaye Nash6Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- ReboundsMostapha El Moutaouakkil10Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- PointsJustyn Fernandez30Delaware Blue Hens
- AssistsChristian Bliss5Delaware Blue Hens
- ReboundsMacon Emory9Delaware Blue Hens
Recent form
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L471.5 scored · 69.7 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L78-82at Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 21
- L71-77at Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 19
- L70-79vs New Mexico State AggiesFeb 14
- L64-69vs UTEP MinersFeb 12
- W77-58vs Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 8
- W71-66at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 6
- L67-74at Missouri State BearsJan 31
- W78-74at Florida International PanthersJan 29
- W75-58vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 24
- W64-60vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsJan 17
Delaware Blue Hens
Last 10: 4-6Streak L270.2 scored · 76 allowed per game3-3 away
- L66-78at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 21
- L87-88vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 19
- W76-67at Missouri State BearsFeb 14
- W68-66at Florida International PanthersFeb 13
- W89-88vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 7
- L69-75vs Liberty FlamesFeb 5
- L55-70at UTEP MinersFeb 1
- W73-64at New Mexico State AggiesJan 29
- L51-67at Liberty FlamesJan 24
- L68-97vs New Mexico State AggiesJan 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Delaware Blue Hens | Jacksonville State Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-55 | 26-56 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 11-30 | 11-24 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 46 |
| Free throws | 15-19 | 17-18 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 94 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 30 |
| Assists | 10 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 30 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 16 | 16 |
| Time in front | 30 | 59 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-40Macon Emory makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-43Jamar Franklin makes 28-foot three point jumper (Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half42-43Justyn Fernandez makes 26-foot three point jumper (Christian Bliss assists)
- 2nd Half45-43Justyn Fernandez makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-45Jacoby Hill makes layup (Jamar Franklin assists)
- 2nd Half47-45Justyn Fernandez makes layup
- 2nd Half48-45Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half48-47Jacoby Hill makes layup (Iaroslav Niagu assists)
- 2nd Half48-50Jamar Franklin makes 26-foot three point jumper (Iaroslav Niagu assists)
- 2nd Half51-50Christian Bliss makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-52Iaroslav Niagu makes layup (Jacoby Hill assists)
- 2nd Half54-52Christian Bliss makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-53Jacoby Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-54Jacoby Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Houston Emory makes layup (Justyn Fernandez assists)
- 2nd Half56-56Iaroslav Niagu makes layup
- 2nd Half56-57Iaroslav Niagu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-58Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-59Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-59Christian Bliss makes layup
- 2nd Half59-59Christian Bliss makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-61Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes layup
- 2nd Half61-61Justyn Fernandez makes 17-foot jumper
- OT64-61Justyn Fernandez makes 24-foot three point jumper
- OT64-64Jamar Franklin makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaye Nash assists)
- OT64-65Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT64-66Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT64-68Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes layup (Jacoby Hill assists)
- OT64-69Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT64-71Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes layup
- OT64-72Jacoby Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT64-73Jacoby Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT65-73Christian Bliss makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT65-76Jamar Franklin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaye Nash assists)
- OT67-76Christian Bliss makes layup
- OT67-77Jaye Nash makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT67-78Jaye Nash makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT67-79Jacoby Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT67-80Jacoby Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT70-80Macon Emory makes 26-foot three point jumper (Christian Bliss assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Jacksonville State Gamecocks, below favours Delaware Blue Hens.
Venue
- Pete Mathews ColiseumJacksonville, AL
- Attendance873
- OfficialsJeb Hartness, Michael Husted, Anthony Eades
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