Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Defeat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Hooper Eblen Center
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 71, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles beat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 71-54 at Hooper Eblen Center on January 15, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles secured a 71-54 victory over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at the Hooper Eblen Center. This game was significant as it marked Southern Indiana's first win in several attempts, breaking a six-game losing streak. The Screaming Eagles improved their record to 5-13, while the Golden Eagles fell to 7-12.
Southern Indiana's recent form had been troubling, with a record of 1-8-1 in their last ten games leading up to this fixture. Their scoring average during this stretch was 61.1 points per game, while they allowed an average of 66.1 points. The team had not won since their previous encounter with Tennessee Tech on February 1, 2025, when they lost 78-65. In contrast, Tennessee Tech had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 75.0 points scored and 78.4 points allowed. They had recently snapped a losing streak with a win against Western Illinois, but their overall performance had been inconsistent.
At home, Tennessee Tech had a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while Southern Indiana struggled away, with a record of 0-4 in their last four road games. The Golden Eagles had also faced Southern Indiana twice in the previous season, winning both encounters, which added to the stakes of this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this contest. The market had positioned Tennessee Tech as the favorite, with DraftKings setting the spread at -5.5 in favor of the Golden Eagles and a total of 142.5 for the game. The moneyline odds were -225 for Tennessee Tech and +185 for Southern Indiana, reflecting the expectations of a closer contest than what ultimately transpired.
The conditions in the Hooper Eblen Center were typical for a mid-January game, with no unusual weather factors affecting play. Southern Indiana took advantage of their opportunities, showcasing a strong offensive performance that included several key plays in the second half. Notably, Cardell Bailey made significant contributions with a series of scoring plays, including a dunk and a three-point jumper that extended the lead to 65-50.
As the game progressed, Southern Indiana maintained control, with Ismail Habib also contributing with driving layups that kept the momentum on their side. Tennessee Tech struggled to respond effectively, only managing to score a few points late in the game, which ultimately sealed their fate. The final score reflected Southern Indiana's dominance, with the Screaming Eagles outscoring the Golden Eagles 71-54, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure throughout the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TNTC -5.5 | 142.5 o -112 / u -108 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +185 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -225 |
Leaders
- PointsJaJuan Nicholls16Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- AssistsTy Owens3Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- ReboundsJaJuan Nicholls7Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- PointsIsmail Habib21Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsIsmail Habib7Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels10Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
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Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
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Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 1-8-1Streak L661.1 scored · 66.1 allowed per game0-4 away
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-71 | 21-60 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 8-25 | 3-20 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 15 |
| Free throws | 9-19 | 9-15 |
| Free throw % | 47 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 35 |
| Assists | 13 | 7 |
| Steals | 7 | 1 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 34 |
| Fouls | 14 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 30 | 58 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-27Ismail Habib makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half32-27Devin Curtis makes layup (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half33-27Ismail Habib makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-27Ismail Habib makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-28JaJuan Nicholls makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-30JaJuan Nicholls makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half34-32Malik Ferguson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-34Ja'Quavian Florence makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-36JaJuan Nicholls makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-38JaJuan Nicholls makes layup (Jacobe Whitted assists)
- 2nd Half36-38Ola Ajiboye makes layup (Amaree Brown assists)
- 2nd Half38-38Ismail Habib makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-39JaJuan Nicholls makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-40JaJuan Nicholls makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-42C.J. McPherson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-42Devin Curtis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-45Ja'Quavian Florence makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half41-45Tolu Samuels makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half42-45Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-45Tolu Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-47JaJuan Nicholls makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half45-47Cardell Bailey makes driving layup (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half45-48JaJuan Nicholls makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-48Cardell Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-48Ismail Habib makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-48Cardell Bailey makes 2-foot dunk (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half50-49Malik Ferguson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-50Malik Ferguson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-50Ismail Habib makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-50Cardell Bailey makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-50Ismail Habib makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-50Ismail Habib makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half60-50Devin Curtis makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-50Cardell Bailey makes 2-foot dunk (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half65-50Cardell Bailey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half67-50Ismail Habib makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-50Cardell Bailey makes 3-foot dunk (Tolu Samuels assists)
- 2nd Half69-52Ja'Quavian Florence makes layup (Brandon Muntu assists)
- 2nd Half71-52Ismail Habib makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-54Brandon Muntu makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, below favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.
Venue
- Hooper Eblen CenterCookeville, TN
- Attendance1250
- OfficialsJason Deering, Josh Pitto, Kyle Bowen
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