West Georgia Wolves Defeat Jacksonville Dolphins 87-73
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · The Coliseum
West Georgia Wolves 87, Jacksonville Dolphins 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Jacksonville Dolphins vs West Georgia Wolves?
West Georgia Wolves beat Jacksonville Dolphins 87-73 at The Coliseum on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Jacksonville Dolphins vs West Georgia Wolves?
Jacksonville Dolphins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive victory, the West Georgia Wolves triumphed over the Jacksonville Dolphins with a final score of 87-73 at The Coliseum. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked the Wolves' first win against the Dolphins in three attempts this season, having lost their previous two meetings by scores of 43-75 and 62-79.
Entering this matchup, the Wolves had a home record of 11-13 and were struggling with a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, including a three-game losing streak. They averaged 73.8 points scored but allowed an average of 80.0 points in those games. Their last five games reflected a record of 1-4, with an average of 72.8 points scored and 78.2 points allowed. The Wolves had been particularly vulnerable in their last outing, losing to the North Florida Ospreys 73-81.
On the other hand, the Dolphins came into the game with a record of 9-16 and a 4-6 record over their last ten games, though they were currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 69.8 points scored and allowed 70.0 points in their last ten games. Their recent form included a 84-93 loss to the Queens University Royals, which followed a win against the Lipscomb Bisons.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Dolphins as 1.5-point favorites, with a total set at 138.5 points. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams' previous encounters.
In terms of conditions, the game took place in a typical arena atmosphere, conducive to basketball, with both teams looking to capitalize on their home and away records. The Wolves had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while the Dolphins had a 1-3 record in their away games during the same span.
The Wolves' victory was characterized by a strong second half, where they outscored the Dolphins significantly. Key moments included a series of scoring plays that showcased their offensive capabilities, including multiple dunks and free throws that extended their lead. Notably, JaVar Daniel made two impactful dunks assisted by Matija Žužić, contributing to the Wolves' scoring surge.
Overall, the Wolves' win not only snapped their losing streak but also provided a much-needed boost as they look to improve their standings in the league. The Dolphins, despite their loss, will need to regroup and analyze their performance as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | JAX -1.5 | 138.5 o -108 / u -112 | Jacksonville Dolphins -115 · West Georgia Wolves -105 |
Leaders
- PointsShelton Williams-Dryden24West Georgia Wolves
- AssistsKolten Griffin3West Georgia Wolves
- ReboundsShelton Williams-Dryden11West Georgia Wolves
- PointsJaylen Jones19Jacksonville Dolphins
- AssistsJaylen Jones4Jacksonville Dolphins
- ReboundsJaylen Jordon5Jacksonville Dolphins
Recent form
West Georgia Wolves
Last 10: 3-7Streak L373.8 scored · 80 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L73-81vs North Florida OspreysFeb 6
- L78-81vs Austin Peay GovernorsJan 31
- L74-77at Bellarmine KnightsJan 29
- W74-66vs Queens University RoyalsJan 24
- L65-86vs Central Arkansas BearsJan 22
- L72-90at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesJan 17
- L86-95at Stetson HattersJan 16
- L43-75at Jacksonville DolphinsJan 10
- W85-73at North Florida OspreysJan 9
- W88-76vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 3
Jacksonville Dolphins
Last 10: 4-6Streak L269.8 scored · 70 allowed per game1-3 away
- L84-93at Queens University RoyalsFeb 6
- L49-68vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesJan 31
- W70-65vs Lipscomb BisonsJan 30
- W81-76vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 24
- L70-77vs Bellarmine KnightsJan 23
- W90-68at North Alabama LionsJan 17
- L60-62at Central Arkansas BearsJan 16
- W75-43vs West Georgia WolvesJan 10
- L51-77vs Queens University RoyalsJan 9
- L68-71at Austin Peay GovernorsJan 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 22-9 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 22-12 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Queens University | 21-14 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Lipscomb | 19-13 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| West Georgia | 15-17 | 6 | 8-10 |
| Bellarmine | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Jacksonville | 12-20 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Stetson | 12-21 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 11-21 | 7 | 7-11 |
| North Florida | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| North Alabama | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Jacksonville Dolphins | West Georgia Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-57 | 30-61 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 4-16 | 4-12 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 33 |
| Free throws | 17-25 | 23-32 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 23 |
| Assists | 10 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 48 |
| Fouls | 29 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 4 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-55Jaylen Jordon makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-56Josh Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-57Josh Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-59Kolten Griffin makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half46-61JaVar Daniel makes layup
- 2nd Half48-61Chris Lockett Jr. makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half49-61Chris Lockett Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-61Chris Lockett Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-64Kolten Griffin makes 24-foot three point jumper (JaVar Daniel assists)
- 2nd Half51-64Allen Udemadu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-64Allen Udemadu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-64Hayden Wood makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-64Hayden Wood makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-66Josh Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-66Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Jones assists)
- 2nd Half57-67JaVar Daniel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-68JaVar Daniel makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-68Jason Thirdkill Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half61-68Jaylen Jones makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-70Josh Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-70Allen Udemadu makes 3-foot hook shot (Jason Thirdkill Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half63-72JaVar Daniel makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-74Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-75Shelton Williams-Dryden makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-76Shelton Williams-Dryden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-76Jaylen Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-78JaVar Daniel makes 6-foot alley oop dunk (Kolten Griffin assists)
- 2nd Half65-78Hayden Wood makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-79Josh Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-80Malcolm Noel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-80Donovan Rivers makes layup
- 2nd Half68-80Donovan Rivers makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-81Josh Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-81Jaylen Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-83JaVar Daniel makes 1-foot dunk (Matija Žužić assists)
- 2nd Half71-83Donovan Rivers makes layup
- 2nd Half71-85JaVar Daniel makes 1-foot dunk (Matija Žužić assists)
- 2nd Half73-85Jaylen Jones makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-86Josh Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-87Josh Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours West Georgia Wolves, below favours Jacksonville Dolphins.
Venue
- The ColiseumCarrollton, GA
- Attendance572
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