Prairie View A&M Defeats Mississippi Valley State 72-62
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:50 PM ET · R.W. Harrison HPER Complex
Prairie View A&M Panthers 72, 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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Who won Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?
Prairie View A&M Panthers beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 72-62 at R.W. Harrison HPER Complex on February 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?
Prairie View A&M Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -360 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Prairie View A&M Panthers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils with a final score of 72-62. The game took place at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex, showcasing the Panthers' ability to capitalize on their recent form against a struggling Delta Devils team.
The Delta Devils have had a challenging season, finishing with a home record of 1-26. They entered this game on a ten-game losing streak, having not won a game since their last victory earlier in the season. In their last ten games, they recorded an overall record of 0-10, averaging 63.7 points scored per game while allowing 78.8 points. Their last five games reflected a similar trend, with an average of 67.4 points scored and 82.6 points allowed. Notably, they lost their previous game against Alabama State Hornets with a score of 55-92.
On the other hand, Prairie View A&M came into this game with a record of 11-16 and a recent form of 3 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw in their last ten games. They had a slight edge in scoring, averaging 71.3 points while allowing 72.4 points during this stretch. Their last game was a victory against Grambling Tigers, where they won 68-63, marking a positive turn in their performance as they entered this matchup with a one-game winning streak.
In terms of home and away performance, Mississippi Valley State struggled significantly, holding a home record of 0-5 in their last five games. Conversely, Prairie View A&M had a mixed away record of 0-4 in their last four away games, indicating their challenges when playing outside their home venue.
The two teams have faced each other multiple times this season, with Prairie View A&M winning all three previous meetings. In their most recent encounter on January 10, 2026, the Panthers edged out the Delta Devils with a narrow 70-69 victory. The Delta Devils have not managed to secure a win against the Panthers in their last three meetings, with scores of 65-74 and 56-64 in earlier contests.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players affected, but both teams have dealt with various challenges throughout the season that may have impacted their performance.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Prairie View A&M with a spread of 8.5 points, indicating expectations of a competitive game. The total points line was set at 153.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring potential of both teams.
As the game unfolded, Prairie View A&M maintained control, with key scoring plays contributing to their lead. Notable moments included free throws made by Dontae Horne and Corey Dunning, who helped extend the Panthers' lead in the second half. Xzayvion Childress also made significant contributions with layups and free throws, keeping the Delta Devils at bay.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Prairie View A&M showing resilience and capability against a Mississippi Valley State team still searching for answers as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PV -8.5 | 153.5 o -110 / u -110 | Prairie View A&M Panthers -360 · Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +285 |
Leaders
- PointsMichael James20Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- AssistsMichael James3Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- ReboundsDaniel Mayfield6Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- PointsDontae Horne30Prairie View A&M Panthers
- AssistsCory Wells3Prairie View A&M Panthers
- ReboundsCorey Dunning10Prairie View A&M Panthers
Recent form
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1063.7 scored · 78.8 allowed per game0-5 at home
- 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
- L51-84at Texas Southern TigersJan 13
- L69-70at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 10
Prairie View A&M Panthers
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak W171.3 scored · 72.4 allowed per game0-4 away
- W68-63vs Grambling TigersFeb 17
- L82-87vs Southern JaguarsFeb 14
- L96-100at Florida A&M RattlersFeb 10
- L76-82at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 7
- W85-78vs Texas Southern TigersJan 31
- D0-0vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 27
- L80-95vs Alabama State HornetsJan 24
- L75-76at Alcorn State BravesJan 19
- L78-82at Jackson State TigersJan 17
- W73-61vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 13
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 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-55 | 21-57 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 4-15 | 3-19 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 16 |
| Free throws | 18-27 | 17-19 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 21 |
| Assists | 9 | 8 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 26 |
| Fouls | 20 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 89 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-35Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-35Corey Dunning makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half45-37Samuel Murray makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half46-37Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-37Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-39Samuel Murray makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-39Lance Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Joey Madimba assists)
- 2nd Half50-41Patrick Punch makes layup (Daniel Mayfield assists)
- 2nd Half52-41Cory Wells makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-43Daniel Mayfield makes 2-foot jumper (Michael James assists)
- 2nd Half52-45Samuel Murray makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-46Michael James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-47Michael James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-47Dontae Horne makes driving layup (Corey Dunning assists)
- 2nd Half54-49Michael James makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Patrick Punch assists)
- 2nd Half56-49Lance Williams makes 1-foot jumper (Cory Wells assists)
- 2nd Half57-49Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-49Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-50Michael James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-51Michael James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-53Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-53Cory Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-54Daniel Mayfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-54Joey Madimba makes layup
- 2nd Half63-54Cory Wells makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half63-56Michael James makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half64-56Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-56Cory Wells makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Daniel Mayfield makes layup
- 2nd Half66-58Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-58Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-58Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-58Corey Dunning makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-58Corey Dunning makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-60Xzayvion Childress makes layup (Michael James assists)
- 2nd Half71-60Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-60Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-61Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-62Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, below favours Prairie View A&M Panthers.
Venue
- R.W. Harrison HPER ComplexItta Bena, MS
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