Oakland Golden Grizzlies Defeat IU Indianapolis Jaguars 86-74
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · The Jungle
Oakland Golden Grizzlies 86, IU Indianapolis Jaguars 74, 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 Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs IU Indianapolis Jaguars?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies beat IU Indianapolis Jaguars 86-74 at The Jungle on February 25, 2026.
Who was favored in Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs IU Indianapolis Jaguars?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies secured an 86-74 victory over the IU Indianapolis Jaguars at The Jungle. This game was significant as it highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Oakland improving their record to 17-14 while IU Indianapolis fell to 7-24. The Golden Grizzlies entered the game with a recent record of 5-5 in their last ten games, while the Jaguars struggled with a 2-7-1 record over the same stretch, culminating in a four-game losing streak.
Oakland's performance was characterized by a balanced scoring attack, averaging 79.6 points per game in their last ten outings, while allowing the same number of points. In contrast, IU Indianapolis averaged 71.6 points scored but allowed 74.2 points during that period. The Jaguars' recent form included a notable win against Oakland earlier in the season, where they triumphed 103-85 on January 22, 2026, but they were unable to replicate that success in this encounter.
At home, IU Indianapolis had a record of 1-3 in their last four games, whereas Oakland's away record stood at 3-2, showcasing their ability to perform on the road. The Golden Grizzlies had previously faced the Jaguars twice in the 2025 and 2026 seasons, winning one and losing two, but their recent victory marked a crucial turning point in their head-to-head record.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have been navigating their respective challenges throughout the season. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored Oakland, with a spread of 5.5 points and a moneyline of -258 for the away team, while IU Indianapolis was priced at +210 for the home win.
The game took place under standard basketball conditions, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Viewers saw a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Golden Grizzlies' offensive prowess, including key contributions from players like Brody Robinson and Finley Woodward. The scoring sequences in the second half underscored Oakland's control of the game, as they built a significant lead that the Jaguars could not overcome.
Overall, the match showcased the disparity in performance between the two teams this season, with Oakland continuing to push for a stronger finish while IU Indianapolis seeks to regroup after a challenging campaign.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OAK -5.5 | 169.5 o -110 / u -110 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies -258 · IU Indianapolis Jaguars +210 |
Leaders
- PointsMaguire Mitchell25IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- AssistsFinley Woodward9IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- ReboundsFinley Woodward9IU Indianapolis Jaguars
- PointsBrody Robinson19Oakland Golden Grizzlies
- AssistsBrody Robinson13Oakland Golden Grizzlies
- ReboundsIsaac Garrett9Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Recent form
IU Indianapolis Jaguars
Last 10: 2-7-1Streak L471.6 scored · 74.2 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L73-85at Wright State RaidersFeb 20
- L78-83at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 15
- L81-84vs Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 12
- 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
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Last 10: 5-5Streak W179.6 scored · 79.6 allowed per game3-2 away
- W81-70vs Milwaukee PanthersFeb 22
- L68-73vs Green Bay PhoenixFeb 21
- L69-93at Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 15
- L82-86vs Youngstown State PenguinsFeb 13
- L78-91at Cleveland State VikingsFeb 5
- W76-65vs Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 1
- W74-65at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsJan 29
- W95-87at Detroit Mercy TitansJan 24
- L85-103vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsJan 22
- W88-63at Green Bay PhoenixJan 18
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 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | IU Indianapolis Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-62 | 29-61 |
| Field goal % | 55 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 4-11 | 12-28 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 43 |
| Free throws | 14-22 | 4-10 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 40 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 19 |
| Assists | 19 | 23 |
| Steals | 13 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 28 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 60 | 30 |
| Fouls | 15 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 22 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-38Brody Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-40Maguire Mitchell makes layup (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half52-43Kyler D'Augustino makes 25-foot three point jumper (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half54-43Brett White II makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half55-43Brett White II makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-45Jaxon Edwards makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half57-45Ziare Wells makes 5-foot dunk (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half59-45Brody Robinson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-47Kyler D'Augustino makes layup (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half61-47Michael Houge makes layup
- 2nd Half61-49Finley Woodward makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half63-49Warren Marshall IV makes 5-foot dunk (Ziare Wells assists)
- 2nd Half65-49Warren Marshall IV makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half65-51Kyler D'Augustino makes layup (Finley Woodward assists)
- 2nd Half65-53Maguire Mitchell makes 6-foot dunk (Micah Davis assists)
- 2nd Half65-55Micah Davis makes layup (Maguire Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half65-57Micah Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-57Isaac Garrett makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half67-58Kameron Tinsley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-58Tuburu Naivalurua makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-58Ziare Wells makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half71-58Michael Houge makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-60Micah Davis makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-60Ziare Wells makes layup (Brody Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half73-62Jaxon Edwards makes layup (Kameron Tinsley assists)
- 2nd Half74-62Brody Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-62Brody Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-62Brody Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half78-62Brody Robinson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-62Warren Marshall IV makes layup (Tuburu Naivalurua assists)
- 2nd Half82-62Isaac Garrett makes layup
- 2nd Half83-62Brody Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-62Brody Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-64Finley Woodward makes 13-foot jumper (Kyler D'Augustino assists)
- 2nd Half86-64Ziare Wells makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half86-65Maguire Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-66Maguire Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-68Kyler D'Augustino makes layup (Kameron Tinsley assists)
- 2nd Half86-71Maguire Mitchell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Aiden Miller assists)
- 2nd Half86-74Lav Cvetkovic makes 23-foot three point jumper (Reece Hagy assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours IU Indianapolis Jaguars, below favours Oakland Golden Grizzlies.
Venue
- The JungleIndianapolis, IN
- Attendance617
- OfficialsSteve Honacki, Crystal Hogan, Mason Siler
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