NCAAB · Final

SIU Edwardsville Defeats Tennessee State 74-66

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · First Community Arena

SIU Edwardsville Cougars 74, Tennessee State Tigers 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tennessee State Tigers vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars?

SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat Tennessee State Tigers 74-66 at First Community Arena on January 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Tennessee State Tigers vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars?

SIU Edwardsville Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup at First Community Arena, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars secured a 74-66 victory over the Tennessee State Tigers. This win marked an important moment for the Cougars, who improved their home record to 13-8, while the Tigers fell to 12-8 overall. The game showcased the Cougars' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage, as they have historically performed well against the Tigers, winning all three previous meetings this season.

The Cougars entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had a scoring average of 70.2 points per game while allowing 65.7 points. In their last five outings, they averaged 67.0 points, indicating a slight dip in offensive output. Their most recent game before this victory was a win against Southeast Missouri State, where they triumphed 68-55. At home, the Cougars have maintained a balanced record of 3-3 in their last six games.

On the other hand, the Tennessee State Tigers came into the game with a stronger recent performance, winning seven of their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 78.6 points per game while allowing 76.6 points during this stretch. Their last victory was a high-scoring affair against Southern Indiana, where they won 73-67. The Tigers have been particularly strong on the road, boasting a 4-2 record in away games.

The matchup was closely contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the game. The Cougars' ability to make crucial free throws in the final moments of the game helped seal their victory. Key plays included free throws made by Kyle Thomas and Tyler King, which extended the Cougars' lead in the closing minutes. The Tigers fought hard, with Khalil London making a layup to bring the score to 72-66, but the Cougars maintained their composure to finish the game.

In terms of injuries, there were no significant updates provided that impacted the game, allowing both teams to field their best lineups. The betting market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings listing SIUE as a slight favorite at -1.5 on the spread, while the total points were set at 142.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.

The conditions inside First Community Arena were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with fans supporting both teams. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of strategic play and resilience from both squads. The Cougars' ability to execute under pressure, particularly in free throw situations, was a decisive factor in their victory.

Overall, this game highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, with the Cougars leveraging their home advantage to secure a critical win in the NCAAB season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SIUE -1.5	142.5 o -110 / u -110	Tennessee State Tigers -102 · SIU Edwardsville Cougars -118

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Leaders

PointsKyle Thomas20SIU Edwardsville Cougars
AssistsJack Campion10SIU Edwardsville Cougars
ReboundsDarrion Baker6SIU Edwardsville Cougars
PointsDante Harris19Tennessee State Tigers
AssistsDante Harris3Tennessee State Tigers
ReboundsAntoine Lorick III10Tennessee State Tigers

Recent form

SIU Edwardsville Cougars

Last 10: 5-5Streak W170.2 scored · 65.7 allowed per game3-3 at home

W68-55at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 17
L59-65at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 16
L70-73vs Little Rock TrojansJan 9
W66-62vs Lindenwood LionsJan 7
L72-73vs Morehead State EaglesJan 3
W59-55vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 1
W66-61at Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 22
L72-76at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 18
W97-54vs Eureka Red DevilsDec 14
L73-83vs Western Michigan BroncosDec 6

Tennessee State Tigers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W278.6 scored · 76.6 allowed per game4-2 away

W73-67vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 17
W105-100vs Morehead State EaglesJan 16
L70-74at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 10
W90-68at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 9
W84-79at Little Rock TrojansJan 3
W88-76at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 31
L82-91vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksDec 20
W78-71vs UT Martin SkyhawksDec 19
W63-60at UNLV RebelsDec 14
L53-80at Alabama A&M BulldogsDec 4

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

Box score

Stat	Tennessee State Tigers	SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Field goals	22-67	25-48
Field goal %	33	52
Three-pointers	4-22	7-17
Three-point %	18	41
Free throws	18-22	17-25
Free throw %	82	68
Rebounds	40	35
Offensive rebounds	21	10
Defensive rebounds	19	25
Assists	8	18
Steals	7	4
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	7	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	7
Fast-break points	12	10
Points in the paint	28	32
Fouls	20	18
Largest lead	8	10
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	36	52

How the scoring went

2nd Half36-43Tyler King makes layup
2nd Half36-44Tyler King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-44Jalen Pitre makes 1-foot dunk (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half38-47CJ Hall makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half40-47Jalen Pitre makes layup (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half40-49Jo Valrie makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half42-49Dante Harris makes layup
2nd Half44-49Dante Harris makes 15-foot jumper (Jalen Pitre assists)
2nd Half44-52Jack Campion makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half45-52Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-54Kyle Thomas makes 8-foot jumper (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half46-54Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-56Jo Valrie makes 3-foot dunk (Arnas Sakenis assists)
2nd Half48-56Dante Harris makes layup
2nd Half51-56Dante Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half51-58Jack Campion makes layup
2nd Half51-59Kyle Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-59Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-59Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-61Tyler King makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half55-61Aaron Nkrumah makes driving layup
2nd Half55-63Jordan Pickett makes layup (Tyler King assists)
2nd Half55-65Jordan Pickett makes layup (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half56-65Dante Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-65Dante Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-66Jordan Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-66Travis Harper II makes 22-foot three point jumper (Aaron Nkrumah assists)
2nd Half61-66Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-66Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-67Tyler King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-68Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-68Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-68Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-69Kyle Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-70Kyle Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-71Tyler King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-72Tyler King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-72Khalil London makes layup (Travis Harper II assists)
2nd Half66-73Jordan Pickett makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-74Jordan Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours SIU Edwardsville Cougars, below favours Tennessee State Tigers.