Alabama A&M Defeats Mississippi Valley State 72-65
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Event Center
Alabama A&M Bulldogs 72, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs?
Alabama A&M Bulldogs beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 72-65 at Event Center on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs?
Alabama A&M Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs secured a 72-65 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at the Event Center. This win marks Alabama A&M's fourth consecutive victory over Mississippi Valley State, maintaining a perfect record of 3-0 against them in their last three meetings, including a previous win this season on January 6, where they triumphed 71-51.
Alabama A&M entered the game with a home record of 14-11, having shown a mixed form recently with a record of 5-4-1 in their last ten games. They had a scoring average of 64.8 points per game while allowing the same amount, indicating a balanced performance. Their recent results included a win against Grambling Tigers (66-58) and a loss to Southern Jaguars (68-81), showcasing their ability to compete but also their struggles at times. In their last five games, they averaged 53.6 points scored and 56.8 points allowed, reflecting a defensive approach.
On the other hand, Mississippi Valley State has had a challenging season, entering the game with a dismal 1-24 record and a ten-game losing streak. Their last ten games resulted in a record of 0-10, with an average of 63.7 points scored and 78.4 points allowed per game. They have struggled both at home and on the road, with a home record of 0-7 and an away record of 0-3. Their last five games saw them average 66.8 points scored while allowing 78.2 points, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
The betting market reflected Alabama A&M's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 15.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 138.5, with odds of -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under. The moneyline odds showed Alabama A&M at -1200.0, while Mississippi Valley State was at 750.0, further indicating the disparity in expectations between the two teams.
The game conditions were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather factors reported that could have influenced play. As the game progressed, Alabama A&M maintained control, and despite a late push from Mississippi Valley State, the Bulldogs held on to their lead. Key moments included several free throws in the second half, particularly from players like Michael James and Lou Hutchinson, which helped solidify their advantage.
Overall, the fixture showcased Alabama A&M's ability to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their dominance over Mississippi Valley State, who will need to regroup as they seek to end their difficult season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | AAMU -15.5 | 138.5 o -115 / u -105 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +750 · Alabama A&M Bulldogs -1200 |
Leaders
- PointsKintavious Dozier18Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- AssistsKintavious Dozier3Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- ReboundsKintavious Dozier7Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- PointsMichael James21Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- AssistsX'Zaevion Barnett5Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- ReboundsDaniel Mayfield7Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Recent form
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-4-1Streak W164.8 scored · 64.8 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W66-58at Grambling TigersFeb 10
- L68-81at Southern JaguarsFeb 7
- L62-80vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 3
- W72-65vs Florida A&M RattlersJan 31
- D0-0at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 27
- L74-89at Texas Southern TigersJan 24
- W73-69at Alabama State HornetsJan 19
- W100-91vs Jackson State TigersJan 13
- L62-64vs Alcorn State BravesJan 10
- W71-51at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 6
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1063.7 scored · 78.4 allowed per game0-3 away
- L66-74vs Alcorn State BravesFeb 10
- L81-97vs Jackson State TigersFeb 7
- L70-78vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 31
- L69-80at Southern JaguarsJan 28
- L48-62vs Florida A&M RattlersJan 20
- L63-79vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 17
- L51-84at Texas Southern TigersJan 13
- L69-70at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 10
- L51-71vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 6
- L69-89vs Alabama State HornetsJan 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | Alabama A&M Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-51 | 23-48 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 6-10 | 5-17 |
| Three-point % | 60 | 29 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 21-29 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 23 |
| Assists | 12 | 9 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 26 |
| Fouls | 21 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 44 | 44 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-40Tyrone Iroghama makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-42Kintavious Dozier makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-43PJ Eason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-44PJ Eason makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-45James Graham III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-45Michael James makes layup (Tyrone Iroghama assists)
- 2nd Half44-48Lou Hutchinson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half44-50Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes layup
- 2nd Half44-51Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-52Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Michael James makes 17-foot jumper (Patrick Punch assists)
- 2nd Half46-54Sami Pissis makes layup (James Flippin assists)
- 2nd Half47-54X'Zaevion Barnett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-54X'Zaevion Barnett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-55James Flippin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-57James Flippin makes layup (Kintavious Dozier assists)
- 2nd Half48-58Koron Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-59Koron Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-59Patrick Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-59X'Zaevion Barnett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-60Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-61Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-63Koron Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half51-63Patrick Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-63Patrick Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-63Patrick Punch makes 24-foot three point jumper (Michael James assists)
- 2nd Half56-63Daniel Mayfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-63Daniel Mayfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-63Daniel Mayfield makes layup (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half59-65Kintavious Dozier makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-65Mussa Mzein makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Kintavious Dozier makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-67Michael James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-67Michael James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-68Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-70Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-70Michael James makes 23-foot three point jumper (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half65-71Lou Hutchinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-72Lou Hutchinson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Alabama A&M Bulldogs, below favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
Venue
- Event CenterHuntsville, AL
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