Southern Jaguars Edge Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 77-73
Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Moore Gymnasium (FL)
Southern Jaguars 77, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Jaguars vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?
Southern Jaguars beat Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 77-73 at Moore Gymnasium (FL) on January 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Jaguars vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested game, the Southern Jaguars emerged victorious against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats with a final score of 77-73. This matchup was notable not only for its competitive nature but also for the implications it held for both teams as they navigate their seasons. The Jaguars improved their record to 7-11, while the Wildcats fell to 5-12.
Both teams entered the game with similar records, with the Wildcats holding a home record of 5-11 and the Jaguars at 6-11 overall. In their last ten games, the Wildcats recorded a 3-7 record, including a two-game winning streak leading into this contest. They averaged 67.6 points scored per game while allowing 84.1 points. In contrast, the Jaguars also posted a 3-7 record in their last ten outings, but they were on a two-game losing streak before this game, averaging 74.5 points scored and allowing 80.7 points.
The Wildcats had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, scoring an average of 72.4 points while conceding 94.0 points. Conversely, the Jaguars struggled on the road, with a record of 1-6 in away games. Their last five games saw them averaging 70.0 points scored and 86.0 points allowed.
Historically, the two teams have met twice in the 2025 season, with each team winning one game. The Wildcats won the first meeting on March 1, 2025, with a score of 70-69, while the Jaguars claimed victory in the earlier matchup on January 14, 2025, winning 69-53.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but such factors can often influence the outcome of games in college basketball. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Wildcats favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 151.5. The odds for the over and under were both -110. The moneyline odds indicated the Wildcats at -185 and the Jaguars at +154, reflecting the expectations of the teams' performances leading into the game.
The game took place at Moore Gymnasium in Florida, where the Wildcats typically play their home games. The conditions of the venue can impact the atmosphere and performance, especially in a tight matchup like this one.
Key moments in the game included crucial scoring plays in the second half. Arterio Morris made a driving layup that tied the game at 71, followed by Malek Abdelgowad making several free throws to push the Jaguars ahead. Jakobi Heady's driving layup kept the game competitive, but the Jaguars managed to maintain their lead until the final buzzer.
Overall, this fixture showcased the resilience of the Jaguars as they overcame the Wildcats in a tightly contested battle, highlighting the competitive nature of college basketball.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BCU -3.5 | 151.5 o -110 / u -110 | Southern Jaguars +154 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats -185 |
Leaders
- PointsJakobi Heady21Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- AssistsDoctor Bradley3Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- ReboundsQuentin Heady8Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- PointsMalek Abdelgowad21Southern Jaguars
- AssistsMalek Abdelgowad2Southern Jaguars
- ReboundsMalek Abdelgowad18Southern Jaguars
Recent form
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Last 10: 3-7Streak W267.6 scored · 84.1 allowed per game3-2 at home
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Southern Jaguars
Last 10: 3-7Streak L274.5 scored · 80.7 allowed per game1-6 away
- L59-67at Florida A&M RattlersJan 11
- L85-89vs Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 6
- W84-73vs Texas Southern TigersJan 3
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- W101-48vs Louisiana Christian WildcatsDec 1
- W75-73at Northwestern State DemonsNov 29
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 | Southern Jaguars | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-66 | 25-54 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 5-16 | 6-21 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 29 |
| Free throws | 22-30 | 17-21 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 29 |
| Assists | 9 | 12 |
| Steals | 14 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 32 |
| Fouls | 18 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 11 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-49Seneca Willoughby makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half41-49Michael Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-49Michael Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-51Jakobi Heady makes 6-foot dunk (Doctor Bradley assists)
- 2nd Half44-51Malek Abdelgowad makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half44-53Jakobi Heady makes layup (Doctor Bradley assists)
- 2nd Half44-54Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-55Doctor Bradley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-55Joe Manning makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malek Abdelgowad assists)
- 2nd Half49-55Joe Manning makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-55Malek Abdelgowad makes layup (D'Mari Wiltz assists)
- 2nd Half51-56Quentin Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-57Quentin Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-57Malek Abdelgowad makes layup (Michael Jacobs assists)
- 2nd Half55-57Michael Jacobs makes layup
- 2nd Half57-57Malek Abdelgowad makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Joe Manning assists)
- 2nd Half57-59Daniel Rouzan makes layup (Seneca Willoughby assists)
- 2nd Half57-61Quentin Heady makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-61Michael Jacobs makes layup (Joe Manning assists)
- 2nd Half59-62Quentin Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-63Quentin Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-63DaMariee Jones makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-63DaMariee Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-63Michael Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-63Michael Jacobs makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-64Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-65Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-65Ashton Magee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-67Quentin Heady makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half69-67Joe Manning makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half69-69Daniel Rouzan makes 14-foot jumper (Jakobi Heady assists)
- 2nd Half71-69Ashton Magee makes layup (AJ Barnes assists)
- 2nd Half71-71Arterio Morris makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-71Malek Abdelgowad makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-71Malek Abdelgowad makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-71Malek Abdelgowad makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-71Malek Abdelgowad makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-73Jakobi Heady makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-73Michael Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-73Michael Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, below favours Southern Jaguars.
Venue
- Moore Gymnasium (FL)Daytona Beach, FL
- Attendance876
- OfficialsAdam James, Vlad Tadal, Joe Prince
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