Texas Southern Tigers Dominate Huston Tillotson Rams 80-56
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · H&PE Arena
Texas Southern Tigers 80, Huston Tillotson Rams 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Huston Tillotson Rams vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Texas Southern Tigers beat Huston Tillotson Rams 80-56 at H&PE Arena on December 30, 2025.
The Texas Southern Tigers secured a decisive victory over the Huston Tillotson Rams, finishing the game with a score of 80-56. This match, held at the H&PE Arena, showcased the Tigers' ability to bounce back from a challenging stretch of games, as they had been struggling with a record of 1-9 in their last ten outings prior to this win.
Texas Southern entered the game on a four-game losing streak, having averaged 70.9 points while allowing 87.9 points per game during that stretch. Their last game before facing Huston Tillotson was a loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, where they fell 68-75. The Tigers' home record stood at 1-3, indicating some struggles on their own court, but they managed to turn things around against the Rams.
In contrast, the Huston Tillotson Rams came into this matchup with a record of 0-1 in their most recent game, having lost to the Grambling Tigers 47-91. Their scoring average was significantly lower than Texas Southern's, sitting at 47.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 91.0 points. This stark difference in offensive production was evident throughout the game, as the Rams struggled to keep pace with the Tigers.
The Texas Southern Tigers demonstrated their offensive prowess early in the game and maintained control throughout. Their scoring plays included a notable three-point jumper by Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman, which contributed to their lead. The Tigers' ability to capitalize on free throws was also a key factor, with Troy Hupstead making several crucial shots from the line in the second half.
Historically, the Tigers have had a challenging season, but this victory provided a much-needed boost in confidence. The win probability for Texas Southern was extremely high at 0.999, reflecting their dominance in this matchup. The Rams, on the other hand, continued to struggle, unable to find a rhythm against the Tigers' defense.
The game conditions were favorable for the Tigers, who played in front of their home crowd. This support likely contributed to their performance, as they were able to leverage their home court advantage effectively. The H&PE Arena provided an environment conducive to a strong showing by the Tigers, who needed a win to break their losing streak.
As the game progressed, viewers could observe the Tigers' strategic plays and teamwork, particularly in their ball movement and defensive setups. The contributions from key players like Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman and Troy Hupstead were crucial in establishing a significant lead that the Rams could not overcome.
In conclusion, the Texas Southern Tigers' 80-56 victory over the Huston Tillotson Rams marks a turning point for the Tigers as they aim to improve their season record. The Rams will need to regroup and address their offensive shortcomings if they hope to compete more effectively in future games.
Leaders
- PointsTroy Hupstead30Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsZytarious Mortle4Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsTroy Hupstead17Texas Southern Tigers
- PointsCaleb Campbell17Huston Tillotson Rams
- AssistsCaleb Campbell2Huston Tillotson Rams
- ReboundsMalkeyce Harris7Huston Tillotson Rams
Recent form
Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L470.9 scored · 87.9 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L68-75vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 22
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- L74-109at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 21
- L67-77at Texas State BobcatsNov 15
- L90-93vs Samford BulldogsNov 13
- L70-104at Texas A&M AggiesNov 7
- L43-98at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 4
Huston Tillotson Rams
1 game: 0-1Streak L147 scored · 91 allowed per game0-1 away
- L47-91at Grambling TigersNov 4
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 | Huston Tillotson Rams | Texas Southern Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-63 | 25-54 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 4-22 | 3-15 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 20 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 27-38 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 52 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 36 |
| Assists | 4 | 11 |
| Steals | 12 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 44 |
| Fouls | 27 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 24 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 2 | 92 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-46Shannon Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half33-46Shannon Robinson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half35-46Shannon Robinson makes layup (Caleb Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half35-48Oumar Koureissi makes 12-foot hook shot (Bryce Roberts assists)
- 2nd Half35-50Troy Hupstead makes layup
- 2nd Half38-50Isaiah Halliburton makes 24-foot three pointer (Caleb Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half38-51Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-52Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-53Josh Akpovwa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-55Troy Hupstead makes layup (Zytarious Mortle assists)
- 2nd Half41-55Malkeyce Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half41-56Josh Akpovwa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-56Shannon Robinson makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half44-56Cade Holzman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-56Cade Holzman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-57Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-58Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-59Bryce Roberts makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-60Bryce Roberts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-62Oumar Koureissi makes layup (Bryce Roberts assists)
- 2nd Half45-63Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-64Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-65Zytarious Mortle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-65Cade Holzman makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-65Ja'Patrick Blackmon makes layup
- 2nd Half49-68Troy Hupstead makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-69Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-69Cade Holzman makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-69Cade Holzman makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-70Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-72Oumar Koureissi makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-72Blake Fisher makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-73Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-74Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-74Blake Fisher makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-74Eron Bogart makes 3-foot dunk (Isaiah Halliburton assists)
- 2nd Half56-77Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Zytarious Mortle assists)
- 2nd Half56-78Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-79Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-80Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Southern Tigers, below favours Huston Tillotson Rams.
Venue
- H&PE ArenaHouston, TX
- Attendance823
- OfficialsRoss Cullins, Kevin Boone, Donald Sankey
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