Grambling Tigers Dominate Delta Devils in Convincing Win
Monday, February 23, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
Grambling Tigers 83, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Grambling Tigers?
Grambling Tigers beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 83-62 at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on February 23, 2026.
Who was favored in Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Grambling Tigers?
Grambling Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
The Grambling Tigers secured a decisive victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, finishing the game with a score of 83-62. This match, held at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, showcased the Tigers' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, improving their season record to 12-15 while the Delta Devils fell to 2-27.
Grambling entered the game struggling, having lost their last four games, with a recent record of 3-7 over their last ten contests. Their average scoring during this stretch was 67.4 points per game, while they allowed an average of 69.5 points. Conversely, Mississippi Valley State had a similar recent form, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games, but they managed to snap a long losing streak with a narrow victory over Texas Southern just days before this match. The Delta Devils averaged 65.1 points scored and 77.7 points allowed during their last ten games.
At home, the Tigers had a record of 1-3 in their last four games, while the Delta Devils struggled on the road, maintaining an away record of 0-3 in their recent outings. The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on January 26, 2025, where Grambling also emerged victorious with a score of 65-54.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have faced challenges this season that may have impacted their performance. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Grambling as a strong favorite, with a spread of -16.5 and a moneyline of -1800 for the home team, while Mississippi Valley State was priced at +1000.
The total points set for the game was 136.5, with over odds at -115 and under odds at -105, suggesting a competitive scoring environment. The conditions in the arena appeared favorable for play, contributing to the Tigers' offensive display.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed key scoring plays that highlighted Grambling's offensive efficiency. Notable moments included a 17-foot jumper by Xzayvion Childress and a series of free throws by Chance Sutton, who contributed significantly to the Tigers' score in the second half. Saliou Seye also made an impactful dunk, further extending the Tigers' lead.
Overall, the match reflected Grambling's dominance over Mississippi Valley State, reinforcing their position as a stronger team in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GRAM -16.5 | 136.5 o -115 / u -105 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +1000 · Grambling Tigers -1800 |
Leaders
- PointsAntonio Munoz21Grambling Tigers
- AssistsRoderick Coffee III7Grambling Tigers
- ReboundsJimel Lane10Grambling Tigers
- PointsMichael James19Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- AssistsX'Zaevion Barnett7Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- ReboundsMichael James8Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Recent form
Grambling Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L467.4 scored · 69.5 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L73-87at Southern JaguarsFeb 21
- L63-68at Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 17
- L79-82at Texas Southern TigersFeb 14
- L58-66vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 10
- W57-47vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 7
- L64-67vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 5
- W74-50at Alcorn State BravesFeb 3
- W69-66at Jackson State TigersJan 31
- L53-71vs Southern JaguarsJan 17
- L84-91at Florida A&M RattlersJan 13
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Last 10: 1-9Streak W165.1 scored · 77.7 allowed per game0-3 away
- W72-71vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 22
- L62-72vs Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 20
- L55-92at Alabama State HornetsFeb 17
- L65-72at Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 14
- 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
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 | Grambling Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-62 | 28-52 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 6-24 | 5-13 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 38 |
| Free throws | 8-15 | 22-31 |
| Free throw % | 53 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 31 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Steals | 12 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 20 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 28 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 38 |
| Fouls | 23 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 24 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 2 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-41Jimel Lane makes 23-foot three point jumper (Roderick Coffee III assists)
- 2nd Half39-41Michael James makes 24-foot three point jumper (Patrick Punch assists)
- 2nd Half39-43Jamil Muttilib makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Antonio Munoz assists)
- 2nd Half39-45Devyn Franklin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-47Antonio Munoz makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half41-47Daniel Mayfield makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half41-48Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-49Antonio Munoz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-52Roderick Coffee III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Saliou Seye assists)
- 2nd Half43-52Daniel Mayfield makes layup
- 2nd Half43-53Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-54Derrius Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-55Derrius Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-57Jimel Lane makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half45-57Michael James makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half48-57Michael James makes 24-foot three point jumper (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half48-59Devyn Franklin makes layup (Derrius Ward assists)
- 2nd Half48-60Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-61Antonio Munoz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-61Patrick Punch makes layup
- 2nd Half50-64Derrius Ward makes 24-foot three point jumper (Antonio Munoz assists)
- 2nd Half52-64Chance Sutton makes layup (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half52-65Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-66Jimel Lane makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-67Jimel Lane makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Jimel Lane makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half53-69Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-69Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-70Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-72Roderick Coffee III makes layup
- 2nd Half54-74Jimel Lane makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Roderick Coffee III assists)
- 2nd Half54-77Derrius Ward makes 25-foot three point jumper (Roderick Coffee III assists)
- 2nd Half56-77Xzayvion Childress makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-77Chance Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-79Saliou Seye makes layup
- 2nd Half58-79Chance Sutton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-79Chance Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-81Chancellor Perkins makes layup (Roderick Coffee III assists)
- 2nd Half59-83Saliou Seye makes 3-foot dunk (Jimel Lane assists)
- 2nd Half62-83Patrick Punch makes 24-foot three point jumper (Michael James assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Grambling Tigers, below favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
Venue
- Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly CenterGrambling, LA
- Attendance751
- OfficialsKelly Davis, Michael Smith, Cedric Coleman
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