Wright State Tops IU Indianapolis 85-73 in NCAAB Showdown
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Nutter Center
Wright State Raiders 85, IU Indianapolis Jaguars 73, 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 IU Indianapolis Jaguars vs Wright State Raiders?
Wright State Raiders beat IU Indianapolis Jaguars 85-73 at Nutter Center on February 19, 2026.
Who was favored in IU Indianapolis Jaguars vs Wright State Raiders?
Wright State Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
The Wright State Raiders secured a decisive victory over the IU Indianapolis Jaguars with a final score of 85-73 at the Nutter Center. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Wright State boasting a strong home record of 18-10, while IU Indianapolis struggled with a season record of 7-22. The Raiders have shown resilience in their recent form, finishing their last ten games with a record of 7-3, including a current winning streak of one game. They averaged 82.8 points scored while allowing 78.3 points per game during this stretch.
In contrast, IU Indianapolis has faced difficulties, recording a 3-6-1 record over their last ten games, and currently on a three-game losing streak. The Jaguars averaged 73.9 points scored and allowed 75.0 points during this period. Their recent performances include a narrow loss to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, where they fell 78-83, and a close defeat against the Northern Kentucky Norse, losing 81-84.
When considering home and away performances, Wright State has a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while IU Indianapolis has struggled on the road, with a record of 1-3 in their last four away games. The previous meetings between these two teams have favored Wright State, who holds a 3-1 advantage in their head-to-head record over the last two seasons. Notably, in their last encounter on January 4, 2026, Wright State emerged victorious with an 81-77 win.
The game featured several scoring plays that contributed to the final score. In the second half, Michael Cooper made a free throw that brought the Jaguars to 67 points, but Wright State quickly responded with a three-point jumper by Maguire Mitchell, extending their lead to 80-70. Free throws from TJ Burch and Michael Imariagbe further solidified Wright State's advantage, while Jaxon Edwards added a three-pointer for IU Indianapolis, bringing the score to 73-83 before the final free throws sealed the game.
The betting market reflected the expectations for this matchup, with DraftKings setting the spread at -11.5 in favor of Wright State and a total of 160.5 for the game. The home money line was priced at -850.0, while the away money line was at 575.0, indicating a strong belief in Wright State's ability to win.
The conditions at the Nutter Center were conducive to a competitive game, and viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball. The Raiders' ability to score efficiently and maintain control of the game was evident, while the Jaguars struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with Wright State aiming to continue their momentum and IU Indianapolis seeking to turn their fortunes around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WRST -11.5 | 160.5 o -115 / u -105 | IU Indianapolis Jaguars +575 · Wright State Raiders -850 |
Leaders
- PointsTJ Burch23Wright State Raiders
- AssistsTJ Burch4Wright State Raiders
- ReboundsKellen Pickett10Wright State Raiders
- PointsKyler D'Augustino20IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- AssistsFinley Woodward5IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- ReboundsFinley Woodward4IU Indianapolis Jaguars
Recent form
Wright State Raiders
Last 10: 7-3Streak W182.8 scored · 78.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W102-90at Cleveland State VikingsFeb 15
- L74-77vs Detroit Mercy TitansFeb 13
- W73-68vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 8
- L66-72at Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 5
- W83-75at Green Bay PhoenixFeb 1
- W76-69at Milwaukee PanthersJan 31
- W88-80vs Northern Kentucky NorseJan 24
- L79-85vs Cleveland State VikingsJan 22
- W93-83vs Youngstown State PenguinsJan 16
- W94-84at Oakland Golden GrizzliesJan 11
IU Indianapolis Jaguars
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L373.9 scored · 75 allowed per game1-3 away
- L78-83at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 15
- L81-84vs Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 12
- L88-92vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 10
- W82-74vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 7
- L76-85at Youngstown State PenguinsJan 30
- L58-74at Robert Morris ColonialsJan 29
- D0-0vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 25
- W103-85at Oakland Golden GrizzliesJan 22
- L77-80vs Detroit Mercy TitansJan 17
- W96-93vs Robert Morris ColonialsJan 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | IU Indianapolis Jaguars | Wright State Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-59 | 29-55 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 4-11 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 36 |
| Free throws | 11-14 | 23-27 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 25 |
| Assists | 15 | 6 |
| Steals | 11 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 50 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 11 | 82 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-49Dominic Pangonis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-49Kyler D'Augustino makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-49Finley Woodward makes layup (Micah Davis assists)
- 2nd Half48-49Kameron Tinsley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-51Logan Woods makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-51Kameron Tinsley makes driving layup (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half50-53Kellen Pickett makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-54Kellen Pickett makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-54Finley Woodward makes layup
- 2nd Half54-54Micah Davis makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-57Kellen Pickett makes 24-foot three point jumper (Logan Woods assists)
- 2nd Half57-57Micah Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half57-59Michael Imariagbe makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-61TJ Burch makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-63TJ Burch makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half57-65Logan Woods makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-65Kyler D'Augustino makes layup (Micah Davis assists)
- 2nd Half61-65Kyler D'Augustino makes layup (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half63-65Kyler D'Augustino makes layup (Jaxon Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half63-67Michael Imariagbe makes layup
- 2nd Half63-68Michael Imariagbe makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-70Kellen Pickett makes layup (Michael Imariagbe assists)
- 2nd Half65-70Finley Woodward makes layup
- 2nd Half65-71Dominic Pangonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-72Dominic Pangonis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-74Michael Cooper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-74Micah Davis makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half67-75Michael Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-76Michael Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-77Michael Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-78Michael Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-79Michael Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-80Michael Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-80Maguire Mitchell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kyler D'Augustino assists)
- 2nd Half70-81TJ Burch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-82Michael Imariagbe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-83Michael Imariagbe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-83Jaxon Edwards makes 25-foot three point jumper (Micah Davis assists)
- 2nd Half73-84TJ Burch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-85TJ Burch makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Wright State Raiders, below favours IU Indianapolis Jaguars.
Venue
- Nutter CenterDayton, OH
- Attendance2981
- OfficialsLarry Scirotto, Earl Walton, Randy Richardson
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