NCAAB · Final

Lumberjacks Defeat Islanders 78-68 in NCAAB Clash

Monday, February 16, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Hilliard Center

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 78, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 78-68 at Hilliard Center on February 16, 2026.

Who was favored in Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks continued their impressive run with a solid 78-68 victory over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at the Hilliard Center. This win marked the Lumberjacks' tenth consecutive victory, underscoring their dominance in recent weeks and solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the league. Meanwhile, the Islanders, with a record of 14-13, faced challenges against a higher-ranked opponent, reflecting their struggle to maintain consistency throughout the season.

In terms of recent form, the Lumberjacks have been on a remarkable streak, winning all of their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch has been 75.2 points per game while allowing only 65.4 points, showcasing their ability to both score and defend effectively. In contrast, the Islanders have a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 69.5 points scored and 67.5 points allowed. Their latest game prior to this matchup saw them defeat the Lamar Cardinals 76-63, indicating a slight upward trend as they sought to build momentum.

When considering home and away performance, the Lumberjacks have excelled on the road with a perfect away record of 4-0, while the Islanders have managed a home record of 3-3 in their last six games at the Hilliard Center. This fixture was particularly significant as it pitted the Islanders against a team they have struggled against historically, with a head-to-head record of 1-2 in their last three meetings. The Lumberjacks had previously defeated the Islanders 69-60 in December 2025 and 78-64 in February 2025, while the Islanders' only win came in December 2024, where they triumphed 67-48.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is crucial to note that any absence of key players could have impacted the Islanders' performance against a well-rounded Lumberjacks team. The betting market reflected the Lumberjacks' strong form, with DraftKings pricing them as 5.5-point favorites, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a win. The total points line was set at 135.5, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.

The conditions during the game were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather factors reported, allowing both teams to focus on their strategies without external distractions. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of skill, with notable scoring plays that included D'Avian Houston making a long three-point jumper and Keon Thompson contributing multiple free throws to seal the victory for the Lumberjacks.

Ultimately, the Lumberjacks' victory over the Islanders not only extended their winning streak but also highlighted their potential as they head into the latter part of the season. For the Islanders, this game served as a reminder of the challenges they face in competing against top-tier teams, as they look to regroup and find their rhythm in upcoming matches.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SFA -5.5	135.5 o -112 / u -108	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -265 · Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +215

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Leaders

PointsNick Shogbonyo14Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
AssistsLeo Torbor3Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
ReboundsDaniel Michelini-Jackson11Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
PointsLateef Patrick21Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
AssistsLateef Patrick2Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
ReboundsJerald Colonel7Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Recent form

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

Last 10: 6-4Streak W169.5 scored · 67.5 allowed per game3-3 at home

W76-63vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 14
L78-84at LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 10
W83-76at Nicholls ColonelsFeb 7
L69-71vs Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 3
W73-71vs Houston Christian HuskiesJan 31
L55-64vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 27
W79-71at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 24
L53-69vs McNeese CowboysJan 19
W68-56vs SE Louisiana LionsJan 17
W61-50at East Texas A&M LionsJan 13

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1075.2 scored · 65.4 allowed per game4-0 away

W66-57at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosFeb 14
W74-70vs East Texas A&M LionsFeb 10
W84-74vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 7
W67-60vs McNeese CowboysFeb 3
W85-58vs SE Louisiana LionsJan 31
W69-67vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 27
W88-81at Lamar CardinalsJan 24
W79-62at Nicholls ColonelsJan 20
W84-79at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 17
W56-46vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 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	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Field goals	26-58	26-62
Field goal %	45	42
Three-pointers	8-19	7-25
Three-point %	42	28
Free throws	18-26	9-12
Free throw %	69	75
Rebounds	36	38
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	26	27
Assists	11	8
Steals	6	2
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	6	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	11
Fast-break points	11	9
Points in the paint	34	36
Fouls	18	20
Largest lead	24	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-32Gediminas Alisas makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half46-34Franck Yetna makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half47-34Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-36Sheldon Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half49-36Lateef Patrick makes driving layup
2nd Half52-36Narit Chotikavanic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lateef Patrick assists)
2nd Half52-39Franck Yetna makes 24-foot three point jumper (Leo Torbor assists)
2nd Half54-39Gediminas Alisas makes 3-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half54-42Daniel Michelini-Jackson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kam Parker assists)
2nd Half54-43Daniel Michelini-Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-43Gediminas Alisas makes driving layup
2nd Half56-44Bryson Wheatfall makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-45Bryson Wheatfall makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-45Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half59-45Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half59-47Sheldon Williams makes layup
2nd Half59-50Nick Shogbonyo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Leo Torbor assists)
2nd Half59-53Nick Shogbonyo makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half60-53Lateef Patrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-53Lateef Patrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-53Lateef Patrick makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half63-54Franck Yetna makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-54Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-54Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-54Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half67-56Franck Yetna makes driving layup (Leo Torbor assists)
2nd Half69-56Jerald Colonel makes layup (Lateef Patrick assists)
2nd Half69-58Leo Torbor makes driving layup
2nd Half69-60Cenker Evran makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot (Daniel Michelini-Jackson assists)
2nd Half71-60Keon Thompson makes driving layup
2nd Half71-62Cenker Evran makes driving layup (D'Avian Houston assists)
2nd Half71-64D'Avian Houston makes driving layup
2nd Half71-65D'Avian Houston makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half72-65Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-65Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-68D'Avian Houston makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half75-68Ahamed Mohammed makes layup (Jerald Colonel assists)
2nd Half76-68Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-68Keon Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-68Keon Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, below favours Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.