Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Defeats LSU New Orleans 83-69
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 4:30 PM ET · Hilliard Center
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 83, LSU New Orleans Privateers 69, 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 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders?
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders beat LSU New Orleans Privateers 83-69 at Hilliard Center on December 31, 2025.
Who was favored in LSU New Orleans Privateers vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders?
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders secured an 83-69 victory over the LSU New Orleans Privateers at the Hilliard Center. This win improves the Islanders' record to 7-7, while the Privateers fall to 4-10. The game showcased the Islanders' strong offensive performance, particularly in the second half, where they maintained control and outscored their opponents.
The Islanders entered the game with a home record of 6-7 and had recently struggled, going 4-6 in their last ten games, including a loss to the Nicholls Colonels just a day prior. However, they had shown a potent scoring ability, averaging 77.0 points per game while allowing 69.5. Their recent form included a notable win against the Southwestern Adventist Knights, where they scored 93 points, but they also faced defeats against stronger opponents like the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Xavier Musketeers.
In contrast, the Privateers had a record of 4-9 before the game and were on a slight upswing, winning their last match against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. Their recent performance had been mixed, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and an average of 74.0 points scored while allowing a high 82.3 points per game. Their struggles were evident in their away games, where they had only managed to win 2 out of 8 contests.
Historically, the Islanders have had the upper hand in their meetings with the Privateers, winning both encounters earlier in the season, with scores of 95-62 and 97-83. This trend continued as they demonstrated their dominance once again on their home court.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Texas A&M-Corpus Christi favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The Islanders were listed at -205 for the money line, while the Privateers were at +170. These odds reflected the expectations of a competitive game, but the Islanders' performance ultimately exceeded those expectations.
The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Islanders capitalized on their home advantage. The crowd at the Hilliard Center witnessed a strong showing from the Islanders, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively.
Key moments in the second half included Enzo Boudouma's free throws and a layup from Mathok Majok, which helped the Islanders maintain their lead. The final scoring plays underscored the Islanders' ability to execute under pressure, sealing their victory with a series of successful shots and free throws.
Overall, the matchup highlighted the Islanders' resilience and offensive capabilities, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season as they look to build on this momentum.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | AMCC -4.5 | 142.5 o -105 / u -115 | LSU New Orleans Privateers +170 · Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders -205 |
Leaders
- PointsMason Gibson22Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- AssistsKam Parker5Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- ReboundsCenker Evran9Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- PointsJakevion Buckley15LSU New Orleans Privateers
- AssistsJakevion Buckley4LSU New Orleans Privateers
- ReboundsKedrick Osby6LSU New Orleans Privateers
Recent form
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Last 10: 4-6Streak L177 scored · 69.5 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L71-76vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 30
- W93-36vs Southwestern Adventist KnightsDec 21
- L60-69at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 18
- W108-55vs Dallas Christian CrusadersDec 13
- W57-49at Lamar CardinalsDec 7
- L67-88at Xavier MusketeersNov 28
- W122-75vs Howard Payne Yellow JacketsNov 22
- L69-85at Oklahoma State CowboysNov 16
- L46-77at Kansas JayhawksNov 12
- L77-85at Tarleton State TexansNov 9
LSU New Orleans Privateers
Last 10: 3-7Streak W174 scored · 82.3 allowed per game2-6 away
- W85-69at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosDec 30
- L57-99at Houston CougarsDec 13
- W84-83vs Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 9
- L76-85vs Houston Christian HuskiesDec 6
- L70-86at Memphis TigersDec 4
- L50-82at Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 26
- L78-81at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 25
- L76-85at Fresno State BulldogsNov 22
- L79-90at Pepperdine WavesNov 19
- W85-63at Tulane Green WaveNov 15
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 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-51 | 29-72 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 4-13 | 6-14 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 43 |
| Free throws | 19-29 | 19-25 |
| Free throw % | 66 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 24 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 24 |
| Assists | 5 | 15 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 7 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 40 |
| Fouls | 20 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 17 | 67 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-50Mason Gibson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nick Shogbonyo assists)
- 2nd Half39-51Mason Gibson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-52Mason Gibson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-52Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-52Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-54Jaden Haire makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Kam Parker assists)
- 2nd Half43-54Coleton Benson makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half43-57Mason Gibson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kam Parker assists)
- 2nd Half43-59Sheldon Williams makes layup (Kam Parker assists)
- 2nd Half43-61Leo Torbor makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-61Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-63Kam Parker makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half46-63Jakevion Buckley makes layup
- 2nd Half47-63Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half48-63Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64Kam Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-64Jamal Chretien II makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Jakevion Buckley assists)
- 2nd Half50-66Leo Torbor makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half51-66Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-66Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Mason Gibson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cedric Horton assists)
- 2nd Half55-69Coleton Benson makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half55-71Franck Yetna makes layup (Leo Torbor assists)
- 2nd Half55-73Cedric Horton makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-74Mason Gibson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-75Mason Gibson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-77Jaden Haire makes layup
- 2nd Half56-77Enzo Boudouma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-77Mathok Majok makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-79Kobi Pearson makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half59-79Irish Coquia makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-79Kedrick Osby makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-79Enzo Boudouma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-79Enzo Boudouma makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-81Daniel Michelini-Jackson makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half65-81Enzo Boudouma makes layup
- 2nd Half65-82Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-83Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-83Mathok Majok makes layup (Jamal Chretien II assists)
- 2nd Half69-83Grant Kemp makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, below favours LSU New Orleans Privateers.
Venue
- Hilliard CenterCorpus Christi, TX
- Attendance1089
- OfficialsJoe Wilbert III, Andre Crawford, Bobby Bissant III
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