Norse Edge Jaguars in Close Contest
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · The Jungle
Northern Kentucky Norse 84, IU Indianapolis Jaguars 81, 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 Northern Kentucky Norse vs IU Indianapolis Jaguars?
Northern Kentucky Norse beat IU Indianapolis Jaguars 84-81 at The Jungle on February 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Northern Kentucky Norse vs IU Indianapolis Jaguars?
Northern Kentucky Norse were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -245 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Northern Kentucky Norse defeated the IU Indianapolis Jaguars 84-81 at The Jungle. This victory marks another chapter in the ongoing rivalry, with Northern Kentucky extending their head-to-head record against IU Indianapolis to 4-0 over the last two seasons.
The Norse, boasting a record of 16-11, entered the game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten outings, including a win in their most recent game against the Milwaukee Panthers. They averaged 81.5 points scored and allowed 79.2 during this stretch. In contrast, the Jaguars, with a record of 7-20, had a record of 3-6-1 in their last ten games, suffering a loss to the Milwaukee Panthers just prior to this matchup. The Jaguars averaged 72.2 points scored while allowing 75.3 points during this period.
At home, IU Indianapolis has a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while Northern Kentucky has struggled on the road with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. The Jaguars' recent form has seen them score an average of 60.8 points and allow 65.0 in their last five games, while the Norse have averaged 74.6 points scored and 80.6 points allowed.
In terms of previous meetings, the two teams faced off three times in the current and previous seasons, with Northern Kentucky winning all three encounters. The most recent meeting took place on January 1, 2026, where the Norse secured an 81-72 victory. The other two meetings ended with scores of 71-67 and 66-64, respectively, indicating that the games have generally been competitive.
The injury picture for both teams did not feature any significant absences that affected the outcome of the game. Both teams fielded their regular lineups, allowing for a fair contest.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Northern Kentucky favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 164.5. The odds reflected the Norse's stronger season performance compared to the Jaguars. Northern Kentucky's moneyline was priced at -245, while IU Indianapolis was at +200.
Conditions during the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no weather-related factors impacting play at The Jungle. Fans witnessed an exciting contest characterized by back-and-forth scoring, with key plays in the second half driving the Norse to victory. Notable scoring plays included Kyler D'Augustino's driving layup and Maguire Mitchell's three-pointer, which helped Northern Kentucky maintain their lead late in the game.
Overall, the matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Northern Kentucky continuing their dominance in this rivalry.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NKU -5.5 | 164.5 o -110 / u -110 | Northern Kentucky Norse -245 · IU Indianapolis Jaguars +200 |
Leaders
- PointsKyler D'Augustino22IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- AssistsJaxon Edwards5IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- ReboundsAiden Miller9IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- PointsDonovan Oday26Northern Kentucky Norse
- AssistsDan Gherezgher5Northern Kentucky Norse
- ReboundsTae Dozier9Northern Kentucky Norse
Recent form
IU Indianapolis Jaguars
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L172.2 scored · 75.3 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L88-92vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 10
- W82-74vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 7
- L76-85at Youngstown State PenguinsJan 30
- L58-74at Robert Morris ColonialsJan 29
- D0-0vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 25
- W103-85at Oakland Golden GrizzliesJan 22
- L77-80vs Detroit Mercy TitansJan 17
- W96-93vs Robert Morris ColonialsJan 15
- L83-95at Milwaukee PanthersJan 11
- L59-75at Green Bay PhoenixJan 10
Northern Kentucky Norse
Last 10: 4-6Streak W181.5 scored · 79.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- W67-62vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 7
- L84-87vs Green Bay PhoenixFeb 5
- L65-76at Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 1
- L77-90at Detroit Mercy TitansJan 31
- L80-88at Wright State RaidersJan 24
- L89-92vs Robert Morris ColonialsJan 18
- W96-71vs Detroit Mercy TitansJan 16
- L78-80at Green Bay PhoenixJan 11
- W85-67at Milwaukee PanthersJan 10
- W94-79vs Youngstown State PenguinsJan 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Northern Kentucky Norse | IU Indianapolis Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-54 | 32-68 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 9-21 | 5-17 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 29 |
| Free throws | 19-30 | 12-15 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 21 |
| Assists | 19 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 50 |
| Fouls | 17 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 13 | 81 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-53LJ Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-53LJ Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-53Dan Gherezgher makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donovan Oday assists)
- 2nd Half55-55Matt Compas makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-55Tae Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-55Tae Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-58Maguire Mitchell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaxon Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half59-58Tae Dozier makes layup
- 2nd Half59-59Kyler D'Augustino makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-60Kyler D'Augustino makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-61Jaxon Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-62Jaxon Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-62Donovan Oday makes driving layup (Dan Gherezgher assists)
- 2nd Half61-64Kyler D'Augustino makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-64Tae Dozier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Donovan Oday assists)
- 2nd Half65-64Donovan Oday makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-64Donovan Oday makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-66Finley Woodward makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-66LJ Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-66Tae Dozier makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half71-66Dan Gherezgher makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-66Dan Gherezgher makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half72-67Jaxon Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-68Jaxon Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Donovan Oday makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-68Bryce Darbyshire makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-68Donovan Oday makes driving layup (Dan Gherezgher assists)
- 2nd Half77-70Finley Woodward makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half79-70Dan Gherezgher makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-71Jaxon Edwards makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-71Tae Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-71Tae Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Kyler D'Augustino makes driving layup (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half81-76Maguire Mitchell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaxon Edwards assists)
- 2nd Half82-76Tae Dozier makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-76Tae Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-78Finley Woodward makes driving layup
- 2nd Half83-79Jaxon Edwards makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half84-79LJ Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-81Jaxon Edwards makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours IU Indianapolis Jaguars, below favours Northern Kentucky Norse.
Venue
- The JungleIndianapolis, IN
- Attendance712
- OfficialsMike Littlewood, Crystal Hogan, Mike Pearson
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