Florida A&M Rattlers Defeat Southern Jaguars 82-71
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · F.G. Clark Activity Center
Florida A&M Rattlers 82, Southern Jaguars 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Florida A&M Rattlers vs Southern Jaguars?
Florida A&M Rattlers beat Southern Jaguars 82-71 at F.G. Clark Activity Center on February 26, 2026.
Who was favored in Florida A&M Rattlers vs Southern Jaguars?
Southern Jaguars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The underdog won.
In a significant matchup in the NCAAB league, the Florida A&M Rattlers triumphed over the Southern Jaguars with a final score of 82-71. This victory marks an important moment for the Rattlers, who improved their record to 13-15, while the Jaguars fell to 13-16.
The Rattlers entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they managed to secure a win in their most recent outing against the Alabama State Hornets, where they won 76-63. Their scoring average over the last ten games was 70.2 points per game, while they allowed an average of 71.7 points. In contrast, the Jaguars had a better recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a win against the Grambling Tigers (87-73) just prior to this matchup. They averaged 79.1 points scored and allowed 73.1 points during this stretch.
Playing at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, the Jaguars had a home record of 4-1 in their last five home games, while the Rattlers had struggled on the road with a record of 1-3 in their last away games. Historically, the Jaguars had the upper hand in their previous meetings, leading the head-to-head record 2-1 against the Rattlers, including a decisive 91-57 victory in their last home encounter on January 11, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players affected, which suggests that both teams may have been at full strength for this crucial game.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Jaguars favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 147.5 points. The odds for the Jaguars to win outright were -470, while the Rattlers were listed at +360.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but it is typical for such matchups to take place under standard indoor basketball conditions, which generally favor both teams equally.
As the game progressed, the Rattlers showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a dunk by Tuscan Onuoha, assisted by Micah Octave, and a series of free throws by Cam Amboree and Anthony Knowles that helped to solidify their lead. The Jaguars attempted to rally back with plays from Amboree, but ultimately fell short as the Rattlers maintained control of the game.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of both teams, with the Rattlers seizing an important victory that could impact their standing as the season progresses.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SOU -8.5 | 147.5 o -108 / u -112 | Florida A&M Rattlers +360 · Southern Jaguars -470 |
Leaders
- PointsFazl Oshodi14Southern Jaguars
- AssistsMichael Jacobs6Southern Jaguars
- ReboundsAJ Barnes8Southern Jaguars
- PointsTyler Shirley25Florida A&M Rattlers
- AssistsJaquan Sanders10Florida A&M Rattlers
- ReboundsJordan Chatman10Florida A&M Rattlers
Recent form
Southern Jaguars
Last 10: 7-3Streak W179.1 scored · 73.1 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W87-73vs Grambling TigersFeb 21
- L73-74at Texas Southern TigersFeb 17
- W87-82at Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 14
- W69-68vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 10
- W81-68vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 7
- W96-91at Jackson State TigersFeb 3
- L73-78at Alcorn State BravesJan 31
- W80-69vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 28
- L74-75vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 24
- W71-53at Grambling TigersJan 17
Florida A&M Rattlers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W170.2 scored · 71.7 allowed per game1-3 away
- W76-63vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 21
- L61-63vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 20
- W86-78at Alcorn State BravesFeb 17
- L60-80at Jackson State TigersFeb 14
- W100-96vs Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 10
- L57-62vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 7
- L66-79at Alabama State HornetsFeb 3
- L65-72at Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 31
- L65-66vs Jackson State TigersJan 27
- W66-58vs Alcorn State BravesJan 24
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 | Florida A&M Rattlers | Southern Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-59 | 22-59 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 6-17 | 9-25 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 36 |
| Free throws | 18-24 | 18-28 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 18 |
| Assists | 19 | 16 |
| Steals | 4 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 22 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 48 | 47 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-37Jordan Chatman makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half53-37Jordan Chatman makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half54-37Jordan Chatman makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half54-38Terrance Dixon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-39Terrance Dixon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-40Cam Amboree makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-41Cam Amboree makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-41Micah Octave makes layup (Jordan Chatman assists)
- 2nd Half56-42Cam Amboree makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-42Tyler Shirley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half59-43Fazl Oshodi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-44Fazl Oshodi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-44Jordan Chatman makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-47Brandon Hardy makes 24-foot three point jumper (Fazl Oshodi assists)
- 2nd Half63-47Micah Octave makes layup (Jordan Chatman assists)
- 2nd Half63-49Cam Amboree makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-49Antonio Baker Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half66-51Brandon Hardy makes 0-foot tip in dunk (Ashton Magee assists)
- 2nd Half68-51Tyler Shirley makes layup (Jaquan Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half70-51Antonio Baker Jr. makes layup (Jaquan Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half70-53AJ Barnes makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half70-54Cam Amboree makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-55Cam Amboree makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-55Jaquan Sanders makes layup
- 2nd Half72-57AJ Barnes makes 3-foot floating jump shot (Cam Amboree assists)
- 2nd Half72-58AJ Barnes makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half74-58Micah Octave makes layup
- 2nd Half75-58Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-58Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-61Fazl Oshodi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Amboree assists)
- 2nd Half76-63Ashton Magee makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half78-63Lenard Taylor Jr. makes 15-foot floating jump shot (Jaquan Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half78-64Fazl Oshodi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-64Tuscan Onuoha makes 0-foot dunk (Micah Octave assists)
- 2nd Half80-66Cam Amboree makes layup
- 2nd Half80-67Cam Amboree makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-68Cam Amboree makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-68Anthony Knowles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-68Anthony Knowles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-71Fazl Oshodi makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cam Amboree assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Jaguars, below favours Florida A&M Rattlers.
Venue
- F.G. Clark Activity CenterBaton Rouge, LA
- Attendance5123
- OfficialsAndre Crawford, Adrian Judie, Damien Richard
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