NCAAB · Final

Elon Phoenix Defeats William & Mary Tribe 81-78

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Kaplan Arena

Elon Phoenix 81, William & Mary Tribe 78, 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 Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe?

Elon Phoenix beat William & Mary Tribe 81-78 at Kaplan Arena on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe?

William & Mary Tribe were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling encounter at Kaplan Arena, the Elon Phoenix edged out the William & Mary Tribe with a final score of 81-78. This victory was significant for Elon, as it marked their third win in their last ten games, while the Tribe's recent form has been mixed, with the team now sitting at a 5-5 record over their last ten outings. The game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, especially given their previous meeting just two weeks prior, where Elon had also triumphed, winning 79-76.

Elon entered the game with a 14-13 overall record, struggling somewhat with a recent streak of four consecutive losses prior to this match. Their average scoring over the last ten games was 73.6 points, while they allowed 78.6 points per game. In contrast, William & Mary boasted a 16-10 record and had averaged 81.6 points scored while allowing 79.1 points in their last ten games. The Tribe's recent form included a win against Northeastern Huskies just the day before this game, where they dominated with a score of 94-67.

At home, the Tribe had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while the Phoenix had struggled on the road, with only one win in their last five away games. The matchup was particularly intriguing as it featured two teams that had previously met three times in the current season and last, with Elon leading the head-to-head record 2-1.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, indicating that both sides were likely at full strength for this crucial matchup. The game was also set against a backdrop of betting odds provided by DraftKings, which had William & Mary favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 165.5. The moneyline odds were -410 for the Tribe and +320 for the Phoenix, reflecting the expectations surrounding the game.

As the game unfolded, the tension built throughout, with both teams exchanging leads. Key moments included free throws by Chandler Cuthrell and Jo'el Emanuel, which helped maintain a close scoreline. Cuthrell's layup late in the second half gave Elon a crucial edge, while Bryson Cokley’s three-pointer sealed the deal for the Phoenix, pushing the score to 81-78 and leaving the Tribe unable to respond effectively in the final moments.

The conditions in Kaplan Arena were conducive for a competitive game, with a lively atmosphere that likely fueled both teams. Fans witnessed a display of skill and determination from both sides, making this fixture one to remember in the context of their respective seasons. Viewers should have noted the strategic plays and the clutch performances that ultimately defined the outcome of the match.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	W&M -8.5	165.5 o -110 / u -110	Elon Phoenix +320 · William & Mary Tribe -410

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Leaders

PointsKyle Pulliam18William & Mary Tribe
AssistsChase Lowe4William & Mary Tribe
ReboundsJo'el Emanuel7William & Mary Tribe
PointsBryson Cokley29Elon Phoenix
AssistsChandler Cuthrell5Elon Phoenix
ReboundsChandler Cuthrell8Elon Phoenix

Recent form

William & Mary Tribe

Last 10: 5-5Streak W181.6 scored · 79.1 allowed per game3-1 at home

W94-67at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 13
L74-77at Hampton PiratesFeb 7
W85-78at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 6
L96-104vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 31
L76-79at Elon PhoenixJan 30
W89-82vs Hofstra PrideJan 24
W77-70vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksJan 23
W97-89vs North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 16
L58-64at Drexel DragonsJan 10
L70-81at Monmouth HawksJan 9

Elon Phoenix

Last 10: 3-7Streak L473.6 scored · 78.6 allowed per game1-4 away

L54-65at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 13
L77-82vs Drexel DragonsFeb 7
L79-87at Hampton PiratesFeb 6
L68-72vs Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 31
W79-76vs William & Mary TribeJan 30
L70-80at Charleston CougarsJan 24
L59-72vs Towson TigersJan 23
W89-85at Hofstra PrideJan 17
L78-85at Northeastern HuskiesJan 16
W83-82vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 11

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Elon Phoenix	William & Mary Tribe
Field goals	27-62	27-58
Field goal %	44	47
Three-pointers	11-25	6-24
Three-point %	44	25
Free throws	16-22	18-25
Free throw %	73	72
Rebounds	31	39
Offensive rebounds	8	9
Defensive rebounds	23	30
Assists	16	13
Steals	9	4
Blocks	2	9
Turnovers	6	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	6
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	32	38
Fouls	20	17
Largest lead	11	6
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	57	29

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-40Chase Lowe makes layup (Kilian Brockhoff assists)
2nd Half48-40Chandler Cuthrell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ja'Juan Carr assists)
2nd Half50-40Bryson Cokley makes driving layup
2nd Half50-42Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi makes layup (Chase Lowe assists)
2nd Half53-42Isaac Harrell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ja'Juan Carr assists)
2nd Half53-43Jo'el Emanuel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-46Kyle Pulliam makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jo'el Emanuel assists)
2nd Half53-47Jo'el Emanuel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-49Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi makes layup (Reese Miller assists)
2nd Half53-52Reese Miller makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cade Haskins assists)
2nd Half56-52Ned Hull makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chandler Cuthrell assists)
2nd Half56-54Reese Miller makes layup (Chase Lowe assists)
2nd Half56-56Chase Lowe makes driving layup
2nd Half56-58Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi makes layup
2nd Half58-58Ned Hull makes layup (Chandler Cuthrell assists)
2nd Half58-60Jo'el Emanuel makes driving layup
2nd Half59-60Bryson Cokley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-60Bryson Cokley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-62Jo'el Emanuel makes layup (Chase Lowe assists)
2nd Half60-63Jo'el Emanuel makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half62-63Isaac Harrell makes layup
2nd Half65-63Bryson Cokley makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half65-66Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jo'el Emanuel assists)
2nd Half68-66Bryson Cokley makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half68-68Reese Miller makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half70-68Chandler Cuthrell makes layup (Isaac Harrell assists)
2nd Half70-70Kyle Pulliam makes layup
2nd Half72-70Chandler Cuthrell makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half72-72Reese Miller makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half73-72Bryson Cokley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-72Bryson Cokley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-73Reese Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-74Reese Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-74Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-74Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-75Jo'el Emanuel makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-76Jo'el Emanuel makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-76Chandler Cuthrell makes layup (Ned Hull assists)
2nd Half78-78Jo'el Emanuel makes layup
2nd Half81-78Bryson Cokley makes 24-foot three point jumper