Tigers Edge Screaming Eagles in Close Contest
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Liberty Arena (IN)
Tennessee State Tigers 73, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 71, 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 Tennessee State Tigers vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Tennessee State Tigers beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 73-71 at Liberty Arena (IN) on February 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Tennessee State Tigers vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Tennessee State Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Tennessee State Tigers narrowly defeated the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 73-71. This game was notable as it marked the third meeting between these two teams in the current season, with Tennessee State having won two of the three encounters. The Tigers improved their record to 18-8, while the Screaming Eagles fell to 5-21.
Tennessee State entered the game with a strong recent form, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games. They had a scoring average of 81.5 points while allowing 74.6 points during this stretch. The Tigers were on a two-game winning streak heading into this game, having recently defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks and Eastern Illinois Panthers. In contrast, Southern Indiana struggled with a 2-8 record in their last ten games, including a four-game losing streak. The Screaming Eagles averaged 64.2 points scored and 70.4 points allowed in their recent matches.
The game took place at the Liberty Arena in Indiana, where Southern Indiana had a home record of 1-5 in their last six games. Tennessee State, on the other hand, had a more balanced away record of 2-2 in their last four games. The matchup was also significant in terms of the betting lines, with DraftKings listing Tennessee State as 6.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 147.5, with odds of -115 for the over and -105 for the under.
In terms of head-to-head performance, the Tigers had previously defeated the Screaming Eagles on January 17, 2026, with a score of 73-67, and had also won their last encounter in the 2025 season. Southern Indiana's only victory against Tennessee State in their last three meetings came on December 20, 2024, when they won 77-75 at home.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this game as both teams fielded their primary players. The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting play.
As the game unfolded, the scoring was tightly contested. Key moments included Dante Harris making a layup to bring the Tigers to a 68-66 lead, followed by a layup from Ola Ajiboye that tied the game at 68. Ismail Habib then made a free throw to put Southern Indiana ahead 69-68, but Travis Harper II responded with three consecutive free throws, giving Tennessee State a 71-69 lead. A layup from Cardell Bailey tied the game again at 71, but Carlous Williams sealed the victory for the Tigers with a layup in the final moments.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Tennessee State Tigers as they managed to secure a win against a struggling Southern Indiana team, further establishing their position in the league as they look ahead to the remainder of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TNST -6.5 | 147.5 o -115 / u -105 | Tennessee State Tigers -285 · Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +230 |
Leaders
- PointsCardell Bailey25Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsSheridan Sharp4Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels12Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- PointsTravis Harper II22Tennessee State Tigers
- AssistsTravis Harper II1Tennessee State Tigers
- ReboundsTravis Harper II7Tennessee State Tigers
Recent form
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L464.2 scored · 70.4 allowed per game1-5 at home
- L65-90at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 7
- L54-76at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 6
- L46-58vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 1
- L60-73vs Lindenwood LionsJan 30
- W96-64vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 24
- L51-59vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 23
- L67-73at Tennessee State TigersJan 17
- W71-54at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 16
- L56-73vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 11
- L76-84vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 9
Tennessee State Tigers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W281.5 scored · 74.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- W83-56vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 7
- W77-68vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 6
- L85-90vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 3
- W70-63vs Little Rock TrojansJan 30
- W96-86at Lindenwood LionsJan 24
- L66-74at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 23
- 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
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 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-56 | 26-54 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 5-11 | 4-15 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 27 |
| Free throws | 24-28 | 15-34 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 44 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 20 |
| Assists | 6 | 7 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 34 |
| Fouls | 24 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 19 | 74 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-44Tolu Samuels makes 2-foot dunk (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half39-45Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-45Dante Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half44-45Travis Harper II makes 26-foot three point jumper (Carlous Williams assists)
- 2nd Half46-45Dante Harris makes 19-foot jumper (Aaron Nkrumah assists)
- 2nd Half46-47Ola Ajiboye makes 11-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half47-47Carlous Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-47Carlous Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-48Tolu Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-48Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-51Ismail Habib makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-51Aaron Nkrumah makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-53Ismail Habib makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-55Cardell Bailey makes layup
- 2nd Half51-56Cardell Bailey makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-56JC Brooks makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-56Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-56Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-58Tolu Samuels makes layup
- 2nd Half56-58Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-58Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-58Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-58Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-58Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-58Travis Harper II makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half64-60Cardell Bailey makes 13-foot jumper (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half64-61Cardell Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-62Cardell Bailey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-64Sheridan Sharp makes layup
- 2nd Half66-64Aaron Nkrumah makes layup
- 2nd Half66-66Cardell Bailey makes layup
- 2nd Half68-66Dante Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half68-68Ola Ajiboye makes layup (Cardell Bailey assists)
- 2nd Half68-69Ismail Habib makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-69Travis Harper II makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half70-69Travis Harper II makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half71-69Travis Harper II makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half71-71Cardell Bailey makes layup
- 2nd Half73-71Carlous Williams makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, below favours Tennessee State Tigers.
Venue
- Liberty Arena (IN)Evansville, IN
- Attendance969
- OfficialsBlake Harris, James Curran, Alex Manuel
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