Tennessee Tech Defeats Southern Indiana 82-74 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Liberty Arena (IN)
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 82, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 82-74 at Liberty Arena (IN) on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup at Liberty Arena, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles triumphed over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 82-74. This victory adds to Tennessee Tech's recent momentum, while Southern Indiana continues to struggle in their season.
Tennessee Tech entered the game with an away record of 11-16 and a recent form showing 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10 games. They have averaged 70.3 points scored per game while allowing 71.9 points during that stretch. In their last five games, they have averaged 78.8 points scored, indicating a slight uptick in offensive performance, although they have also allowed an average of 73.4 points. Their last game before this matchup was a loss to Morehead State, where they fell 66-73.
On the other hand, Southern Indiana's home record stood at 5-21, and they have been struggling significantly, with a record of 2-8 over their last 10 games. The Screaming Eagles have averaged 63.7 points scored while allowing 69.3 points in their recent performances. They faced a tough defeat against Tennessee State in their previous game, losing 71-73, and have now lost their last five games, averaging just 59.2 points scored while conceding 74.0 points.
Historically, this matchup has been competitive, with Tennessee Tech holding a 2-1 advantage in their last three meetings against Southern Indiana. The most recent encounter prior to this game took place on January 16, 2026, where Tennessee Tech defeated Southern Indiana 71-54. In the previous season, Southern Indiana lost to Tennessee Tech 65-78 at home and 64-68 in an away game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season that may have affected their performance.
The betting market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings setting the spread at 1.5 points in favor of Tennessee Tech. The total for the game was set at 140.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were -105.0 for Southern Indiana and -115.0 for Tennessee Tech, suggesting a slight edge for the away team.
Conditions during the game were typical for a February evening, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Tennessee Tech's ability to score efficiently was evident as they executed crucial plays down the stretch, including free throws by Mekhi Cameron and a three-point jumper by Cardell Bailey that helped maintain their lead.
As the game progressed, Tennessee Tech's offensive strategy focused on drawing fouls and converting free throws, which proved effective. Southern Indiana attempted to respond with aggressive plays, including a dunk by Tolu Samuels, but ultimately fell short as Tennessee Tech secured the victory.
This game highlighted the ongoing struggles for Southern Indiana, who now face a daunting challenge to turn their season around, while Tennessee Tech looks to build on this win as they aim for better positioning in their league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TNTC -1.5 | 140.5 o -105 / u -115 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -115 · Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles -105 |
Leaders
- PointsIsmail Habib17Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsIsmail Habib4Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsAmaree Brown8Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- PointsJaJuan Nicholls15Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- AssistsTy Owens3Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDani Pounds9Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Recent form
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L563.7 scored · 69.3 allowed per game1-5 at home
- L71-73vs Tennessee State TigersFeb 13
- 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
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L270.3 scored · 71.9 allowed per game2-3 away
- L66-73at Morehead State EaglesFeb 13
- L54-60vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 7
- W97-72vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 6
- W90-85at Tennessee State TigersFeb 3
- W87-77vs Little Rock TrojansJan 31
- L58-62at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 24
- L68-89at Lindenwood LionsJan 23
- L70-76vs Morehead State EaglesJan 17
- L54-71vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 16
- W59-54at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 10
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
| 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 Tech Golden Eagles | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-57 | 23-56 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 5-15 | 8-18 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 44 |
| Free throws | 15-19 | 20-27 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 16 |
| Assists | 7 | 8 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 28 |
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 41 | 48 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-49Amaree Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-50Amaree Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-50Ty Owens makes layup
- 2nd Half50-50Mekhi Cameron makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half52-50C.J. McPherson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-51Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-52Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-52Dani Pounds makes layup (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half54-53Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-53JaJuan Nicholls makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half56-56Amaree Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half56-57Steven Clay makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-58Steven Clay makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-58Mekhi Cameron makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-60Tolu Samuels makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half59-60Grant Slatten makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-60Grant Slatten makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-63Ismail Habib makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half61-63JaJuan Nicholls makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-63JaJuan Nicholls makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-64Ola Ajiboye makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-64JaJuan Nicholls makes layup
- 2nd Half64-66Tolu Samuels makes driving layup (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half66-66Ty Owens makes layup
- 2nd Half68-66Mekhi Cameron makes layup (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half69-66Mekhi Cameron makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-66Mekhi Cameron makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-66C.J. McPherson makes 18-foot jumper (Dani Pounds assists)
- 2nd Half74-66Dani Pounds makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half74-67Ismail Habib makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-67Dani Pounds makes layup
- 2nd Half76-68Ismail Habib makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-69Ismail Habib makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-69Mekhi Cameron makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-69Mekhi Cameron makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-72Cardell Bailey makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half79-72Ty Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-72Ty Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-74Tolu Samuels makes 3-foot dunk (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half82-74C.J. McPherson makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, below favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Liberty Arena (IN)Evansville, IN
- Attendance1769
- OfficialsBarry Mathis, Scott Tierney, Kyle Bottoms
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