Texas Southern Dominates Mississippi Valley State 84-51
Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · H&PE Arena
Texas Southern Tigers 84, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 51, 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 Texas Southern Tigers?
Texas Southern Tigers beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 84-51 at H&PE Arena on January 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Texas Southern Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1100 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Texas Southern Tigers triumphed over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils with a final score of 84-51. This victory marks a continuation of the Tigers' dominance over the Delta Devils, as they have now won all three meetings between the two teams in recent seasons.
The Texas Southern Tigers came into this game with a home record of 3-12 and had been struggling recently, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games. However, despite a three-game losing streak prior to this match, they managed to average 72.5 points while allowing 80.5 points during that stretch. In their last five games, they scored an average of 70.8 points and allowed 74.6 points.
On the other hand, the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils entered the game with a dismal away record of 1-17 and had not won in their last ten games, suffering a streak of ten consecutive losses. Their scoring average during this stretch was 60.7 points, while they allowed an average of 88.7 points. In their last five games, they averaged 61.8 points and allowed 81.8 points, indicating significant defensive struggles.
The game took place at the H&PE Arena, where the Tigers have a home record of 2-3 this season. The betting odds from DraftKings favored Texas Southern heavily, with a spread of -12.5 and a moneyline of -1100, while Mississippi Valley State was at +700.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that any absence of key players could have impacted the outcome. The Tigers capitalized on their home court advantage, showcasing their ability to score efficiently and defend effectively against a struggling Delta Devils team.
The conditions during the game were not detailed, but the Tigers' strong performance indicates they were able to capitalize on their home environment. Viewers were treated to a showcase of Texas Southern's offensive prowess, highlighted by significant contributions from players like Anthony Andrews, who made crucial free throws to help solidify the lead.
The Tigers' scoring plays in the second half included a mix of free throws and three-point shots, demonstrating their ability to extend their lead and maintain control of the game. The Delta Devils, despite their efforts, could not keep pace, ultimately leading to a lopsided defeat.
Overall, this game was a reflection of the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Texas Southern asserting their dominance and Mississippi Valley State continuing to struggle in their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TXSO -12.5 | 142.5 o -108 / u -112 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +700 · Texas Southern Tigers -1100 |
Leaders
- PointsZytarious Mortle22Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsAlex Anderson5Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsTroy Hupstead10Texas Southern Tigers
- PointsPatrick Punch18Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- AssistsX'Zaevion Barnett4Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- ReboundsMussa Mzein10Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Recent form
Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 2-8Streak L372.5 scored · 80.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L66-74vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 10
- L67-84at Grambling TigersJan 6
- L73-84at Southern JaguarsJan 3
- W80-56vs Huston Tillotson RamsDec 31
- L68-75vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 22
- L72-108at NC State WolfpackDec 18
- L53-89at Minnesota Golden GophersDec 14
- L70-82vs Sam Houston BearkatsDec 6
- W102-44vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 27
- L74-109at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 21
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1060.7 scored · 88.7 allowed per game0-7 away
- L69-70at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 10
- L51-71vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 6
- L69-89vs Alabama State HornetsJan 3
- L69-93at Oklahoma SoonersDec 30
- L51-86at West Virginia MountaineersDec 23
- L49-96at Florida State SeminolesDec 20
- L64-88vs Tarleton State TexansDec 17
- L49-108at Kansas State WildcatsDec 9
- L52-66at UL Monroe WarhawksDec 4
- L84-120at Texas A&M AggiesNov 26
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 | Texas Southern Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-54 | 29-58 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 3-10 | 17-33 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 52 |
| Free throws | 6-16 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 38 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 27 |
| Assists | 8 | 23 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 22 |
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 35 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half22-39Zytarious Mortle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryce Roberts assists)
- 1st Half24-39Chance Sutton makes layup (Patrick Punch assists)
- 1st Half24-41Josh Akpovwa makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half24-44Bryce Roberts makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zaire Hayes assists)
- 2nd Half24-45Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half24-46Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half26-46Chance Sutton makes layup (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half28-46Mussa Mzein makes layup
- 2nd Half30-46Chance Sutton makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half30-49Zytarious Mortle makes 22-foot three point jumper (Bryce Roberts assists)
- 2nd Half30-51Troy Hupstead makes layup (Josh Akpovwa assists)
- 2nd Half31-51Patrick Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-54Bryce Roberts makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half33-54Mussa Mzein makes layup
- 2nd Half33-56Zytarious Mortle makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-58Jordan Gorecki makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half35-58X'Zaevion Barnett makes layup
- 2nd Half35-60Jordan Gorecki makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Zytarious Mortle assists)
- 2nd Half37-60Patrick Punch makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half37-63Zaire Hayes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anthony Andrews assists)
- 2nd Half37-66Zytarious Mortle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zaire Hayes assists)
- 2nd Half38-66Mussa Mzein makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-66Mussa Mzein makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-66Mussa Mzein makes layup (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half41-69Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman makes 26-foot three point jumper (Zytarious Mortle assists)
- 2nd Half41-71Zytarious Mortle makes layup (Jordan Gorecki assists)
- 2nd Half42-71Tyrone Iroghama makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-72Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-73Jaylen Wysinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-73Tyrone Iroghama makes layup
- 2nd Half45-73Tyrone Iroghama makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-76Zytarious Mortle makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Wysinger assists)
- 2nd Half45-77Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-77X'Zaevion Barnett makes layup
- 2nd Half47-80Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Anthony Andrews assists)
- 2nd Half47-82Jaylen Wysinger makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-82Patrick Punch makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half50-83Anthony Andrews makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-84Anthony Andrews makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-84Tyrone Iroghama makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Southern Tigers, below favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
Venue
- H&PE ArenaHouston, TX
- Attendance1803
- OfficialsKeith Kimble, Raymond Tate, Marcus Hawkins
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