Delaware Tops Missouri State in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Great Southern Bank Arena
Delaware Blue Hens 76, Missouri State Bears 67, 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 Missouri State Bears?
Delaware Blue Hens beat Missouri State Bears 76-67 at Great Southern Bank Arena on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Delaware Blue Hens vs Missouri State Bears?
Missouri State Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Delaware Blue Hens defeated the Missouri State Bears with a final score of 76-67 at the Great Southern Bank Arena. This victory marked a significant moment for Delaware, improving their record to 10-16, while Missouri State fell to 13-13. The game showcased Delaware's recent resurgence, as they entered the contest on a two-game winning streak, having won their last two games against Florida International and Middle Tennessee, with scores of 68-66 and 89-88, respectively. In contrast, Missouri State had been struggling, losing their last two games to Louisiana Tech and Liberty, with scores of 78-79 and 76-79.
Delaware's performance was highlighted by Justyn Fernandez, who contributed significantly with free throws in the second half, helping to extend their lead. The Blue Hens averaged 67.0 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 73.9 points. Their recent form has shown improvement, particularly in their last five games, where they averaged 70.8 points scored and 72.6 points allowed.
Missouri State, on the other hand, averaged 76.3 points scored but allowed 77.5 points in their last ten games. Their recent form was less favorable, with a record of 4-6 over the last ten games and a scoring average of 72.2 points in their last five. The Bears struggled defensively, which was evident in their inability to contain Delaware's offense during critical moments of the game.
The matchup was particularly interesting as it featured two teams with contrasting recent performances. Delaware had shown signs of improvement, while Missouri State was looking to break a troubling losing streak. The Blue Hens had previously met the Bears earlier in the season, where Delaware secured a convincing 61-43 victory on December 29, 2025.
In terms of home and away performances, Missouri State had a home record of 2-2 in their last ten games, while Delaware's away record stood at 2-4. The Bears' struggles at home were evident as they could not capitalize on their home court advantage against a determined Delaware team.
Injuries did not appear to significantly impact either team for this matchup, allowing both squads to field their best players. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Missouri State as the favorites with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -440. Delaware was listed at +340 on the moneyline, reflecting their underdog status heading into the game.
The total for the game was set at 135.5, with the odds for the over at -115.0 and the under at -105.0, indicating a balanced expectation for scoring from the bookmakers.
Conditions in the arena were typical for a mid-February evening, with a lively atmosphere as fans gathered to support their teams. The game was characterized by intense play, and viewers were treated to several key scoring plays, including a long-range three-pointer by Trey Williams Jr. that pushed Delaware's lead to five points late in the second half.
As the game progressed, Delaware maintained control, leveraging their recent momentum and solid execution in critical moments, particularly from the free-throw line where Justyn Fernandez excelled. Missouri State's inability to respond effectively to Delaware's scoring runs ultimately sealed their fate in this contest.
This matchup served as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where momentum can shift rapidly, and underdogs can rise to the occasion. Delaware's victory not only improved their standing but also showcased their potential as they head into the latter part of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MOST -9.5 | 135.5 o -115 / u -105 | Delaware Blue Hens +340 · Missouri State Bears -440 |
Leaders
- PointsKobi Williams25Missouri State Bears
- AssistsTrey Williams Jr.4Missouri State Bears
- ReboundsDarrion Sutton8Missouri State Bears
- PointsJustyn Fernandez23Delaware Blue Hens
- AssistsChristian Bliss8Delaware Blue Hens
- ReboundsTyler Houser9Delaware Blue Hens
Recent form
Missouri State Bears
Last 10: 4-6Streak L276.3 scored · 77.5 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L78-79vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 13
- L76-79at Liberty FlamesFeb 7
- W74-67vs Jacksonville State GamecocksJan 31
- L71-80vs Sam Houston BearkatsJan 29
- W62-57at UTEP MinersJan 24
- W84-75at New Mexico State AggiesJan 23
- L87-90at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 17
- L72-87at Western Kentucky HilltoppersJan 15
- W79-71vs Florida International PanthersJan 10
- L80-90at Kennesaw State OwlsJan 8
Delaware Blue Hens
Last 10: 3-7Streak W267 scored · 73.9 allowed per game2-4 away
- 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
- L69-70vs UTEP MinersJan 16
- L68-70at Louisiana Tech BulldogsJan 10
- L60-72at Sam Houston BearkatsJan 9
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 | Missouri State Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-49 | 22-59 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 8-18 | 10-28 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 36 |
| Free throws | 16-17 | 13-18 |
| Free throw % | 94 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 3 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 21 |
| Assists | 13 | 14 |
| Steals | 1 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 20 |
| Fouls | 12 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 83 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-35Trey Williams Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Darrion Sutton assists)
- 2nd Half42-36Trey Williams Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-36Macon Emory makes layup
- 2nd Half44-39Trey Williams Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Darrion Sutton assists)
- 2nd Half44-40Keith Palek III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-41Keith Palek III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-41Justyn Fernandez makes 21-foot jumper
- 2nd Half46-43Darrion Sutton makes 7-foot jumper (Kobi Williams assists)
- 2nd Half48-43Tyler Houser makes layup (Christian Bliss assists)
- 2nd Half49-43Tyler Houser makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-45Keith Palek III makes layup
- 2nd Half51-45Christian Bliss makes layup
- 2nd Half51-47Michael Osei-Bonsu makes layup (Zaxton King assists)
- 2nd Half51-50Keith Palek III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kobi Williams assists)
- 2nd Half53-50Tyler Houser makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-50Tyler Houser makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-50Tyler Houser makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-50Macon Emory makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-53Kobi Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trey Williams Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half60-53Tyler Houser makes layup
- 2nd Half62-53Macon Emory makes layup (Alex Kazanecki assists)
- 2nd Half63-53Christian Bliss makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-53Christian Bliss makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-55Kobi Williams makes layup (Trey Williams Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half65-55Tyler Houser makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Tyler Houser makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-57Michael Osei-Bonsu makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half68-57Macon Emory makes 2-foot dunk (Christian Bliss assists)
- 2nd Half68-58Kobi Williams makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half68-59Kobi Williams makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half68-62Kobi Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Trey Williams Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half70-62Macon Emory makes layup (Christian Bliss assists)
- 2nd Half70-65Trey Williams Jr. makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-65Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-65Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-67Michael Osei-Bonsu makes layup
- 2nd Half73-67Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-67Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-67Justyn Fernandez makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Missouri State Bears, below favours Delaware Blue Hens.
Venue
- Great Southern Bank ArenaSpringfield, MO
- Attendance2157
- OfficialsRob Foster, James Curran, Damien Richard
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