East Texas A&M Lions Defeat SE Louisiana Lions 70-53
Monday, February 16, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · The Field House
East Texas A&M Lions 70, SE Louisiana Lions 53, 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 SE Louisiana Lions vs East Texas A&M Lions?
East Texas A&M Lions beat SE Louisiana Lions 70-53 at The Field House on February 16, 2026.
Who was favored in SE Louisiana Lions vs East Texas A&M Lions?
East Texas A&M Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
The East Texas A&M Lions secured a decisive victory against the SE Louisiana Lions, finishing the game with a score of 70-53. This matchup, held at The Field House, showcased the home team's ability to dominate despite their recent struggles. The East Texas A&M Lions entered the game with a home record of 11-17, while SE Louisiana Lions had an away record of 8-19. The odds from DraftKings favored East Texas A&M by 2.5 points, with a total set at 136.5.
In the lead-up to the game, East Texas A&M had a mixed performance in their last ten games, recording a record of 3-5-2. They were on a two-game losing streak, averaging 54.4 points scored and allowing 59.3 points per game. Their last match before this fixture resulted in a heavy loss to the McNeese Cowboys, where they fell 54-97. In contrast, SE Louisiana had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with their most recent outing resulting in a narrow loss to the Northwestern State Demons, 66-69. They averaged 63.7 points scored and allowed 68.8 points per game during this stretch.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other three times, with SE Louisiana holding a slight edge with a record of 2-1 against East Texas A&M. Their previous encounters included a close win for SE Louisiana earlier in the season, where they edged out East Texas A&M 70-69 on December 16, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both sides were at full strength for this contest. The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with no adverse weather conditions affecting the indoor venue.
As the game progressed, East Texas A&M established control early on and maintained their lead throughout. The scoring plays highlighted the team's ability to capitalize on opportunities, with Josh Taylor contributing significantly with key plays, including a one-foot alley-oop dunk assisted by Ronnie Harrison. The home team effectively managed their free throw opportunities, with Taylor and Garrett Shoemaker both converting from the line in crucial moments.
Overall, the East Texas A&M Lions' performance was marked by strong defensive efforts and efficient scoring, allowing them to secure a comfortable win over SE Louisiana. The final score reflected their dominance, as they outperformed their opponents and ended the game with a home win probability of 1.0.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ETAM -2.5 | 136.5 o -110 / u -110 | SE Louisiana Lions +114 · East Texas A&M Lions -135 |
Leaders
- PointsGianni Hunt15East Texas A&M Lions
- AssistsGianni Hunt6East Texas A&M Lions
- ReboundsNoah Pagotto11East Texas A&M Lions
- PointsJalen Forrest13SE Louisiana Lions
- AssistsJalen Forrest2SE Louisiana Lions
- ReboundsIsaiah Gaines10SE Louisiana Lions
Recent form
East Texas A&M Lions
Last 10: 3-5-2Streak L254.4 scored · 59.3 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L54-97vs McNeese CowboysFeb 14
- L70-74at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 10
- W52-48vs Northwestern State DemonsFeb 7
- W74-68at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 5
- L85-94vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 3
- L68-72vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 31
- L61-82at Lamar CardinalsJan 28
- D0-0at Lamar CardinalsJan 27
- D0-0at Northwestern State DemonsJan 24
- W80-58at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 19
SE Louisiana Lions
Last 10: 3-7Streak L163.7 scored · 68.8 allowed per game0-5 away
- L66-69at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 14
- W74-62vs Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 10
- W55-47vs Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 7
- L54-73at Lamar CardinalsFeb 3
- L58-85at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 31
- L66-76vs McNeese CowboysJan 28
- W67-61vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 24
- L65-68at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 20
- L56-68at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 17
- L76-79vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | SE Louisiana Lions | East Texas A&M Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-58 | 26-51 |
| Field goal % | 29 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 8-25 | 6-20 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 30 |
| Free throws | 11-18 | 12-23 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 52 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 35 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 7 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half20-35Gianni Hunt makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half20-37Tay Mosher makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Noah Pagotto assists)
- 2nd Half20-38Noah Pagotto makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half23-38Jeremy Elyzee makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Booker assists)
- 2nd Half23-41Tay Mosher makes 29-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half25-41Makhi Myles makes driving layup (Isaiah Gaines assists)
- 2nd Half26-41Makhi Myles makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half29-41Jalen Forrest makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half28-41Jalen Forrest makes driving layup (Ethan Pickett assists)
- 2nd Half29-43Ronnie Harrison makes 13-foot jumper (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half29-45Ronnie Harrison makes layup (Damian Garcia assists)
- 2nd Half29-47Damian Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half30-47Garrett Shoemaker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-47Garrett Shoemaker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-49Ronnie Harrison makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half32-49Jalen Forrest makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-49Jalen Forrest makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-52Ronnie Harrison makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half36-52Jeremy Elyzee makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Forrest assists)
- 2nd Half39-52Jalen Forrest makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jeremy Elyzee assists)
- 2nd Half39-53Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-54Gianni Hunt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-56Noah Pagotto makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half39-58Damian Garcia makes layup (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half41-58Ethan Pickett makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-59Josh Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-60Gianni Hunt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-60Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-62Noah Pagotto makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-63Ronnie Harrison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-63CJ Booker makes 28-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half45-66Noah Pagotto makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gianni Hunt assists)
- 2nd Half46-66Jalen Forrest makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-68Josh Taylor makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Ronnie Harrison assists)
- 2nd Half49-68CJ Booker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Makhi Myles assists)
- 2nd Half50-68Jalen Forrest makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-68Jeremy Elyzee makes driving layup (Makhi Myles assists)
- 2nd Half52-69Josh Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-70Josh Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-70Garrett Shoemaker makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours East Texas A&M Lions, below favours SE Louisiana Lions.
Venue
- The Field HouseCommerce, TX
- Attendance333
- OfficialsDarron George, Thomas Northcutt, Bharat Ramnanan
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