LSU New Orleans Privateers Defeat Incarnate Word Cardinals 78-64
Monday, February 16, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · McDermott Center
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Who won LSU New Orleans Privateers vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?
LSU New Orleans Privateers beat Incarnate Word Cardinals 78-64 at McDermott Center on February 16, 2026.
Who was favored in LSU New Orleans Privateers vs Incarnate Word Cardinals?
Incarnate Word Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the LSU New Orleans Privateers defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 78-64 at the McDermott Center. This game was notable as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with the Privateers demonstrating a stronger performance overall. The Privateers entered the game with a record of 12-15, while the Cardinals struggled with a 10-17 record.
The recent form of both teams highlighted the disparity in their performances leading up to this game. The Cardinals had lost three consecutive games, bringing their last ten record to 2-8, with an average of 69.9 points scored and 79.1 points allowed per game. Their last five games reflected a similar trend, where they managed to score an average of 74.6 points but allowed 84.2 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. In contrast, the Privateers had a more favorable record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 77.9 points scored and 76.3 points allowed. Although they faced a recent setback with a loss against the Houston Christian Huskies, their overall scoring ability and defensive performance gave them an edge in this matchup.
Home court advantage has been a mixed bag for the Cardinals, who held a home record of 1-4 in their last five games. They struggled to capitalize on their home games, while the Privateers had a balanced away record of 3-2 in their last five away games, showcasing their ability to perform outside their home venue.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, the Privateers had previously faced the Cardinals three times, winning two of those encounters. Their most recent meeting on December 9, 2025, ended in a narrow defeat for the Privateers, losing 83-84. However, they had won the previous two matchups, including a 75-65 victory at home in February 2025 and a 74-58 win in January 2025.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this game, as no specific players were noted as being unavailable, allowing both teams to field their best lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Cardinals with a spread of -2.5, while the total points line was set at 154.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early. The Privateers capitalized on their scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key moments included a layup by Esteban Mann that pushed the score to 70-60 and a step-back three-pointer by Jakevion Buckley that extended their lead to 73-60. The Privateers maintained their advantage through effective free-throw shooting and strong offensive execution.
For viewers, the game showcased the importance of defensive adjustments and the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Privateers demonstrated a more cohesive offensive strategy, which ultimately led to their victory. The Cardinals, while showing flashes of potential, struggled to contain the Privateers' scoring runs, particularly in the second half. As the game concluded, the Privateers solidified their position with a convincing win, leaving the Cardinals to reassess their strategies moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UIW -2.5 | 154.5 o -108 / u -112 | LSU New Orleans Privateers +124 · Incarnate Word Cardinals -148 |
Leaders
- PointsDavion Bailey19Incarnate Word Cardinals
- AssistsTahj Staveskie5Incarnate Word Cardinals
- ReboundsHarold Woods5Incarnate Word Cardinals
- PointsColeton Benson18LSU New Orleans Privateers
- AssistsJakevion Buckley4LSU New Orleans Privateers
- ReboundsEnzo Boudouma6LSU New Orleans Privateers
Recent form
Incarnate Word Cardinals
Last 10: 2-8Streak L369.9 scored · 79.1 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L83-91vs Nicholls ColonelsFeb 14
- L62-74at SE Louisiana LionsFeb 10
- L64-81at McNeese CowboysFeb 7
- W71-69at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 3
- L93-106vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 31
- L75-81at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 28
- L71-79vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 24
- L58-80vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 19
- W76-74vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 17
- L46-56at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 13
LSU New Orleans Privateers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L177.9 scored · 76.3 allowed per game3-2 away
- L60-61at Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 14
- W84-78vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 10
- L76-95vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 7
- W94-85at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 3
- 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
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 | Incarnate Word Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-55 | 20-55 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 7-24 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 29 |
| Free throws | 24-34 | 17-25 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 25 |
| Assists | 11 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 24 |
| Fouls | 18 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 96 | 4 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-31TJ Cope makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-34Davion Bailey makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half45-34TJ Cope makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half45-36Harold Woods makes layup (Love Bettis assists)
- 2nd Half45-39Harrison Reede makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tahj Staveskie assists)
- 2nd Half46-39Enzo Boudouma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-39Enzo Boudouma makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-41Davion Bailey makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half49-41Jakevion Buckley makes 3-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half49-44Tahj Staveskie makes 27-foot three point jumper (Davion Bailey assists)
- 2nd Half51-44Kedrick Osby makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-44Kedrick Osby makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-44Churchill Abass makes 3-foot dunk (Jakevion Buckley assists)
- 2nd Half54-46Tahj Staveskie makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-46Churchill Abass makes 3-foot dunk (Panagiotis Pagonis assists)
- 2nd Half56-47Mihael Tomic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-48Mihael Tomic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-48Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-49Davion Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-50Davion Bailey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-50Coleton Benson makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half60-50Coleton Benson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-50Panagiotis Pagonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-50Jakevion Buckley makes 28-foot three point jumper (MJ Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half64-51Davion Bailey makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half64-52Davion Bailey makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half64-53Davion Bailey makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half66-53Coleton Benson makes 16-foot jumper (Jakevion Buckley assists)
- 2nd Half66-55Esteban Mann makes driving layup (Tahj Staveskie assists)
- 2nd Half66-58Tahj Staveskie makes 27-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half68-58TJ Cope makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half70-58Jakevion Buckley makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half70-60Esteban Mann makes layup (Lewis Rowe assists)
- 2nd Half73-60Jakevion Buckley makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half73-61Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-62Tahj Staveskie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-62TJ Cope makes driving layup (Panagiotis Pagonis assists)
- 2nd Half75-64Lewis Rowe makes layup (Tahj Staveskie assists)
- 2nd Half77-64Churchill Abass makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (TJ Cope assists)
- 2nd Half78-64Churchill Abass makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Incarnate Word Cardinals, below favours LSU New Orleans Privateers.
Venue
- McDermott CenterSan Antonio, TX
- Attendance168
- OfficialsRoss Cullins, Shaun Seales, Michael Wallace
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