NCAAB · Final

Texans Defeat Delta Devils 88-64 in NCAAB Clash

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils1-10

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · R.W. Harrison HPER Complex

Tarleton State Texans 88, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 64, 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 Tarleton State Texans vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?

Tarleton State Texans beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 88-64 at R.W. Harrison HPER Complex on December 16, 2025.

Who was favored in Tarleton State Texans vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?

Tarleton State Texans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2100 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Tarleton State Texans overcame the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils with a final score of 88-64. This game highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Tarleton State boasting a strong away record of 8-4 compared to Mississippi Valley State's struggling home record of 1-10. The game took place at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex, a venue that has seen its share of challenges for the Delta Devils this season.

The Delta Devils entered the game on a troubling eight-game losing streak, having only secured one win in their last ten outings, which came against the Mississippi U for Women Owls. Their average points scored over these last ten games was 67.1, while they allowed a staggering 90.4 points per game. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of just 65.6 points while allowing 92.0, further emphasizing their defensive struggles.

On the other hand, the Texans were riding a two-game winning streak, having won seven of their last ten games. They averaged 80.6 points per game during this stretch, while allowing 70.7 points. Their recent form was bolstered by a convincing 93-63 victory against the Cameron Aggies in their last game, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

The Texans have performed well both at home and on the road, with a home record of 6-0 and an away record of 1-3. This game against the Delta Devils was an opportunity to improve their away performance. Conversely, Mississippi Valley State has struggled significantly away from home, with an away record of 0-8, which contributed to their overall disappointing season.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current form of both teams suggests that the Texans were favored to win. The betting market reflected this, with DraftKings setting the spread at 17.5 points in favor of Tarleton State, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 142.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline odds were significantly skewed as well, with Mississippi Valley State at +1100 and Tarleton State at -2100, further illustrating the disparity in expectations.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, but the focus remained on the performance of the players during the game. The Texans showcased their scoring ability, with notable plays including a 27-foot three-point jumper by Michael James and driving layups by Malek Archie, which helped extend their lead throughout the second half. The Delta Devils struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short as the Texans maintained control of the game.

The conditions of the game were not detailed, but the performance of the teams suggests a well-fought contest, with the Texans capitalizing on their scoring opportunities while the Delta Devils continued to face challenges defensively. As the game progressed, viewers could observe the Texans' ability to execute their offensive strategies effectively, while the Delta Devils struggled to find their rhythm.

Ultimately, the Texans' victory solidified their position as a strong contender, while the Delta Devils will need to regroup and address their ongoing issues as they continue through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TAR -17.5	142.5 o -110 / u -110	Tarleton State Texans -2100 · Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +1100

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Leaders

PointsMichael James27Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
AssistsX'Zaevion Barnett6Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
ReboundsMichael James5Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
PointsDior Johnson27Tarleton State Texans
AssistsKaia Isaac6Tarleton State Texans
ReboundsLeroy Kelly IV8Tarleton State Texans

Recent form

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils

Last 10: 1-9Streak L867.1 scored · 90.4 allowed per game1-1 at home

L49-108at Kansas State WildcatsDec 9
L52-66at UL Monroe WarhawksDec 4
L84-120at Texas A&M AggiesNov 26
L70-86at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 22
L73-80at Manhattan JaspersNov 16
L75-81vs Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 15
L56-88at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 13
L60-108at Murray State RacersNov 8
W97-61vs Mississippi U for Women OwlsNov 6
L55-106at UAB BlazersNov 4

Tarleton State Texans

Last 10: 7-3Streak W280.6 scored · 70.7 allowed per game1-3 away

W93-63vs Cameron AggiesDec 7
W119-54vs Howard Payne Yellow JacketsDec 4
L58-76at Cincinnati BearcatsDec 2
W67-57vs Midwestern State MustangsNov 28
W90-74at Rice OwlsNov 21
W77-54vs Angelo State RamsNov 18
L81-94at Baylor BearsNov 15
W76-62vs Merrimack WarriorsNov 12
W85-77vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 9
L60-96at LSU TigersNov 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13
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	Tarleton State Texans	Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Field goals	30-59	26-48
Field goal %	51	54
Three-pointers	8-21	4-13
Three-point %	38	31
Free throws	20-22	8-12
Free throw %	91	67
Rebounds	29	25
Offensive rebounds	10	5
Defensive rebounds	19	20
Assists	18	18
Steals	19	10
Blocks	1	6
Turnovers	16	26
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	36	15
Fast-break points	19	7
Points in the paint	38	36
Fouls	13	19
Largest lead	29	2
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	88	4

How the scoring went

1st Half43-40Patrick Punch makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half43-42Patrick Punch makes driving layup
2nd Half46-42Cam McDowell makes 28-foot three point jumper (Leroy Kelly IV assists)
2nd Half47-42Cam McDowell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-42Cam McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-44Chance Sutton makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half51-44Dior Johnson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kaia Isaac assists)
2nd Half53-44Cam McDowell makes 5-foot dunk
2nd Half55-44Cam McDowell makes driving layup (Kaia Isaac assists)
2nd Half55-45Michael James makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-45Cam McDowell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-45Cam McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-45Dior Johnson makes driving layup (Leroy Kelly IV assists)
2nd Half60-45Dior Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-45Kaia Isaac makes 30-foot three point jumper (Leroy Kelly IV assists)
2nd Half65-45Jordan Mizell makes driving layup (Kaia Isaac assists)
2nd Half65-47Chance Sutton makes 11-foot hook shot
2nd Half65-49Patrick Punch makes driving layup (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
2nd Half66-49Dior Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-49Dior Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-49Dior Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half70-49Cam McDowell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-49Cam McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-49Dior Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half74-49Dior Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half74-51Michael James makes 10-foot jumper (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
2nd Half76-51Jordan Mizell makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half78-51Cam McDowell makes 19-foot jumper (Kaia Isaac assists)
2nd Half80-51Cam McDowell makes driving layup (Kaia Isaac assists)
2nd Half80-53Michael James makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
2nd Half82-53Dior Johnson makes 10-foot hook shot
2nd Half82-55Lamont Sams makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Michael James assists)
2nd Half82-58Michael James makes 27-foot three point jumper (Chance Sutton assists)
2nd Half84-58Malek Archie makes driving layup
2nd Half84-61Patrick Punch makes 26-foot three point jumper (Michael James assists)
2nd Half86-61Malek Archie makes driving layup
2nd Half86-62Patrick Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half87-62Jordan Mizell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half88-62Jordan Mizell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half88-64Michael James makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Lamont Sams assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, below favours Tarleton State Texans.