North Florida Ospreys Defeat West Georgia Wolves 81-73
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · The Coliseum
North Florida Ospreys 81, West Georgia Wolves 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Florida Ospreys vs West Georgia Wolves?
North Florida Ospreys beat West Georgia Wolves 81-73 at The Coliseum on February 5, 2026.
Who was favored in North Florida Ospreys vs West Georgia Wolves?
West Georgia Wolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the North Florida Ospreys triumphed over the West Georgia Wolves with a final score of 81-73 at The Coliseum. This victory marked the Ospreys' first win against the Wolves this season, having lost to them earlier on January 9, 2026, with a score of 85-73. The win improves North Florida's record to 7-18, while West Georgia falls to 10-14.
The Ospreys entered the game struggling, with a recent record of 3-7 over their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. Their average points scored during this stretch was 86.1, while they allowed 93.0 points per game. In contrast, the Wolves had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, also on a two-game losing streak, averaging 75.2 points scored and allowing 80.4 points.
At home, the Wolves had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while the Ospreys had a record of 2-4 in their last five away games. The Ospreys had previously struggled on the road, with a 1-3 away record in their last four games. This matchup was particularly significant as it showcased the Ospreys' ability to bounce back from earlier defeats against the Wolves.
In terms of scoring, the Ospreys were led by Kamrin Oriol, who made crucial free throws and a step-back jumper to keep the momentum in their favor during the second half. Kent Jackson's long-range three-pointer also contributed to the Ospreys' lead late in the game. The Wolves attempted to rally back, with Malcolm Noel making several free throws and a driving layup, but ultimately fell short.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Wolves favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 166.5. The moneyline for the Wolves was -278.0, while the Ospreys were at 225.0. The conditions of the game were typical for a mid-season college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.
This game was a testament to the Ospreys' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while the Wolves will need to address their defensive struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WGA -5.5 | 166.5 o -108 / u -112 | North Florida Ospreys +225 · West Georgia Wolves -278 |
Leaders
- PointsShelton Williams-Dryden17West Georgia Wolves
- AssistsMalcolm Noel4West Georgia Wolves
- ReboundsShelton Williams-Dryden16West Georgia Wolves
- PointsKamrin Oriol22North Florida Ospreys
- AssistsKamrin Oriol3North Florida Ospreys
- ReboundsMason Lee8North Florida Ospreys
Recent form
West Georgia Wolves
Last 10: 4-6Streak L275.2 scored · 80.4 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L78-81vs Austin Peay GovernorsJan 31
- L74-77at Bellarmine KnightsJan 29
- W74-66vs Queens University RoyalsJan 24
- L65-86vs Central Arkansas BearsJan 22
- L72-90at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesJan 17
- L86-95at Stetson HattersJan 16
- L43-75at Jacksonville DolphinsJan 10
- W85-73at North Florida OspreysJan 9
- W88-76vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 3
- W87-85vs Bellarmine KnightsJan 2
North Florida Ospreys
Last 10: 3-7Streak L286.1 scored · 93 allowed per game1-3 away
- L94-100vs Lipscomb BisonsJan 31
- L77-84vs Stetson HattersJan 30
- W117-114vs Bellarmine KnightsJan 24
- W87-85vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 23
- L69-98at Central Arkansas BearsJan 17
- W105-91at North Alabama LionsJan 16
- L82-89vs Queens University RoyalsJan 10
- L73-85vs West Georgia WolvesJan 9
- L74-82at Lipscomb BisonsJan 3
- L83-102at Austin Peay GovernorsJan 2
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 22-9 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 22-12 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Queens University | 21-14 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Lipscomb | 19-13 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| West Georgia | 15-17 | 6 | 8-10 |
| Bellarmine | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Jacksonville | 12-20 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Stetson | 12-21 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 11-21 | 7 | 7-11 |
| North Florida | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| North Alabama | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | North Florida Ospreys | West Georgia Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-59 | 27-81 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 33 |
| Three-pointers | 10-26 | 7-31 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 23 |
| Free throws | 13-18 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 48 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 39 | 25 |
| Assists | 11 | 11 |
| Steals | 2 | 13 |
| Blocks | 3 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 2 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 30 |
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 30 | 56 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-43Josh Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-44Josh Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half43-44Kamrin Oriol makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-44Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-44Dante Oliver makes 23-foot three point jumper (BJ Plummer assists)
- 2nd Half47-46JaVar Daniel makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half48-46Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-46Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-48Shelton Williams-Dryden makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-49Shelton Williams-Dryden makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-49Devin Hines makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-51JaVar Daniel makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-51Devin Hines makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-51Devin Hines makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-51Devin Hines makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-53Shelton Williams-Dryden makes layup (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half55-55JaVar Daniel makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half57-55Dalton Gayman makes layup
- 2nd Half57-58Malcolm Noel makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Smith assists)
- 2nd Half57-61Kolten Griffin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Shelton Williams-Dryden assists)
- 2nd Half57-63Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half60-63BJ Plummer makes 22-foot three point jumper (Mason Lee assists)
- 2nd Half60-66Malcolm Noel makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kolten Griffin assists)
- 2nd Half61-66Kent Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Kent Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-66Dalton Gayman makes driving layup (Mason Lee assists)
- 2nd Half66-66BJ Plummer makes 3-foot dunk (Dalton Gayman assists)
- 2nd Half66-67Josh Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-67Kamrin Oriol makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half70-67Kent Jackson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-69Malcolm Noel makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half73-69Kent Jackson makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half76-69Kent Jackson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half76-70Malcolm Noel makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half76-71Malcolm Noel makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half78-71Kamrin Oriol makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half78-73Malcolm Noel makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-73Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-73Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours West Georgia Wolves, below favours North Florida Ospreys.
Venue
- The ColiseumCarrollton, GA
- Attendance592
- OfficialsAdam James, Shane Land, Derek Henry
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