LSU New Orleans Defeats East Texas A&M 94-85
Monday, February 2, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · The Field House
LSU New Orleans Privateers 94, East Texas A&M Lions 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won LSU New Orleans Privateers vs East Texas A&M Lions?
LSU New Orleans Privateers beat East Texas A&M Lions 94-85 at The Field House on February 2, 2026.
Who was favored in LSU New Orleans Privateers vs East Texas A&M Lions?
LSU New Orleans Privateers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup at The Field House, the LSU New Orleans Privateers triumphed over the East Texas A&M Lions with a final score of 94-85. This victory marks an important step for the Privateers as they continue to build momentum in their season. The game showcased a strong performance from LSU New Orleans, who improved their record to 11-13, while East Texas A&M fell to 8-16.
The recent form of both teams painted a contrasting picture leading into this game. The Lions had struggled, posting a record of 2-6-2 over their last ten games, with an average of 53.7 points scored and 58.6 points allowed. Their last five games were particularly challenging, where they averaged just 41.8 points scored while allowing 42.4 points. The Lions were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Nicholls Colonels and Lamar Cardinals in their previous outings.
In contrast, the Privateers had found their stride, recording a 5-5 record in their last ten games. They averaged 76.2 points scored and allowed 76.4 points during this stretch. Coming into the game, they were riding a two-game winning streak, having secured victories against Northwestern State Demons and Nicholls Colonels. This recent success was reflected in their offensive output, particularly in the last five games where they averaged 77.2 points scored and 73.6 points allowed.
When considering home and away performances, the Lions had a home record of 1-2 in their last three games, while the Privateers maintained a more balanced away record of 2-3. Historically, the matchup favored the Privateers, who had won two of the last three meetings against the Lions. Their most recent encounter on January 6, 2026, ended with LSU New Orleans winning 83-73.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their full rosters for this important contest. This factor likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had LSU New Orleans favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 151.5. The odds indicated a closely contested game, reflecting the competitive nature of both teams. The Privateers were listed with a moneyline of -125, while the Lions had a moneyline of +105.
The conditions at The Field House were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the game lived up to those expectations. The scoring plays highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest, with multiple lead changes and a high level of intensity throughout the game. Key moments included free throws from Ronnie Harrison and Coleton Benson, which helped the Privateers maintain their lead in the closing minutes.
As the game progressed, the Privateers' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities proved crucial. Harrison and Benson each made key free throws that extended their lead late in the second half. The Lions attempted to rally, with Josh Taylor and Damian Garcia contributing to their scoring efforts, but ultimately fell short.
Overall, the matchup between the LSU New Orleans Privateers and East Texas A&M Lions showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams this season. With the Privateers continuing to gain momentum and the Lions struggling to find consistency, this game served as a pivotal moment in their respective campaigns.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NOLA -1.5 | 151.5 o -112 / u -108 | LSU New Orleans Privateers -125 · East Texas A&M Lions +105 |
Leaders
- PointsGianni Hunt23East Texas A&M Lions
- AssistsGianni Hunt6East Texas A&M Lions
- ReboundsRonnie Harrison8East Texas A&M Lions
- PointsColeton Benson34LSU New Orleans Privateers
- AssistsColeton Benson5LSU New Orleans Privateers
- ReboundsEnzo Boudouma9LSU New Orleans Privateers
Recent form
East Texas A&M Lions
Last 10: 2-6-2Streak L253.7 scored · 58.6 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L68-72vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 31
- L61-82at Lamar CardinalsJan 28
- D0-0at Lamar CardinalsJan 27
- D0-0at Northwestern State DemonsJan 24
- W80-58at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 19
- L70-81at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 17
- L50-61vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 13
- W77-69vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 10
- L73-83at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 6
- L58-80at Nicholls ColonelsJan 3
LSU New Orleans Privateers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W276.2 scored · 76.4 allowed per game2-3 away
- W75-64vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 31
- W80-62at Nicholls ColonelsJan 27
- L63-82at McNeese CowboysJan 24
- W89-76vs Lamar CardinalsJan 20
- L79-84vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 17
- W79-76at SE Louisiana LionsJan 13
- L77-90vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 10
- W83-73vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 6
- L68-74at Northwestern State DemonsJan 3
- L69-83at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersDec 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | LSU New Orleans Privateers | East Texas A&M Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-57 | 25-56 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 8-15 | 7-25 |
| Three-point % | 53 | 28 |
| Free throws | 28-36 | 28-37 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 22 |
| Assists | 17 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 28 |
| Fouls | 22 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half67-52Mathok Majok makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-55Josh Taylor makes 26-foot three point jumper (Damian Garcia assists)
- 2nd Half69-55Churchill Abass makes layup (Enzo Boudouma assists)
- 2nd Half69-57Josh Taylor makes layup
- 2nd Half69-58Josh Taylor makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-61Vinny Sigona makes 32-foot three pointer (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half70-61TJ Cope makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-61TJ Cope makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-62Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-63Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-63Coleton Benson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jakevion Buckley assists)
- 2nd Half74-65Josh Taylor makes 0-foot dunk (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half74-66Vinny Sigona makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-68Ronnie Harrison makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half75-68TJ Cope makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-68TJ Cope makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-68Coleton Benson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Irish Coquia assists)
- 2nd Half80-68Coleton Benson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half82-68TJ Cope makes layup (Irish Coquia assists)
- 2nd Half82-70Gianni Hunt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half84-70Panagiotis Pagonis makes layup (Irish Coquia assists)
- 2nd Half85-70Panagiotis Pagonis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half85-72Josh Taylor makes layup (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half86-72Irish Coquia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-72Irish Coquia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-73Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-74Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-76Gianni Hunt makes layup
- 2nd Half88-76Churchill Abass makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-76Churchill Abass makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-78Damian Garcia makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half91-78Churchill Abass makes 1-foot dunk (Jakevion Buckley assists)
- 2nd Half91-79Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-80Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-81Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-83Josh Taylor makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half92-83Coleton Benson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-83Coleton Benson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-85Damian Garcia makes driving layup
- 2nd Half94-85Coleton Benson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours East Texas A&M Lions, below favours LSU New Orleans Privateers.
Venue
- The Field HouseCommerce, TX
- Attendance407
- OfficialsShaun Seales, Tommy Johnson, Bobby Bissant III
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