Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Tops Nicholls Colonels 83-76
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 83, Nicholls Colonels 76, 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 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Nicholls Colonels?
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders beat Nicholls Colonels 83-76 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Nicholls Colonels?
Nicholls Colonels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a competitive matchup at David R. Stopher Gymnasium, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders emerged victorious against the Nicholls Colonels, winning 83-76. This game was significant as it featured two teams vying for position in the NCAAB landscape, with Nicholls holding a home record of 10-14 and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 13-11 overall. The Islanders have had a slightly better performance this season, reflected in their away record of 4-1 compared to Nicholls' 2-3 home record in their last five games.
The form of both teams leading into this game showcased contrasting trends. Nicholls had a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, with a scoring average of 71.0 points per game, but they also allowed an average of 74.3 points. Their recent results included two consecutive wins against the Northwestern State Demons and East Texas A&M Lions, but they had also suffered three losses in their previous five games, indicating a struggle to maintain consistent performance.
On the other hand, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 68.0 points scored while allowing 65.5 points. Their recent performance included a loss to the Incarnate Word Cardinals, but they had also secured important wins against teams like Houston Christian Huskies and Incarnate Word. This game marked their first meeting of the season, but it wasn't their first encounter overall; in the previous three matchups, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had won two, including a close 76-71 victory in their last meeting on December 30, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability for either team, which could potentially impact performance. However, the odds from DraftKings indicated a close contest, with Nicholls favored by 1.5 points and a total set at 137.5. The over was priced at -105.0 while the under was at -115.0, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring environment.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typical factors such as crowd support and venue familiarity could have played a role in the teams' performances. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a back-and-forth contest, with key moments including free throws from Nick Shogbonyo and Trae English, who both contributed to the Islanders' late-game scoring.
Ultimately, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's ability to execute down the stretch secured their victory, while Nicholls struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half. The final score of 83-76 highlights the competitive nature of the matchup and the significance of each team's performance as they look ahead in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NICH -1.5 | 137.5 o -105 / u -115 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders -105 · Nicholls Colonels -115 |
Leaders
- PointsSincere Malone18Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsSincere Malone5Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsSincere Malone7Nicholls Colonels
- PointsNick Shogbonyo17Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- AssistsD'Avian Houston4Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- ReboundsNick Shogbonyo9Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 5-5Streak W271 scored · 74.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W61-58at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 3
- W72-68at East Texas A&M LionsJan 31
- L62-80vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 27
- L61-67at SE Louisiana LionsJan 24
- L62-79vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 20
- L80-90vs Lamar CardinalsJan 17
- L68-94at McNeese CowboysJan 13
- W90-77at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 10
- W74-72vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 6
- W80-58vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 3
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Last 10: 6-4Streak L168 scored · 65.5 allowed per game4-1 away
- 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
- L78-79at Northwestern State DemonsJan 10
- W81-65at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 6
- W63-59at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 3
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 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-49 | 28-56 |
| Field goal % | 59 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 6-13 | 7-24 |
| Three-point % | 46 | 29 |
| Free throws | 19-23 | 13-20 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 18 |
| Assists | 17 | 10 |
| Steals | 4 | 11 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 1 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 74 | 22 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-51Sincere Malone makes layup (Zee Hamoda assists)
- 2nd Half49-51Nick Shogbonyo makes layup (Sheldon Williams assists)
- 2nd Half49-54Zee Hamoda makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half49-56Jalik Dunkley makes layup
- 2nd Half51-56Cenker Evran makes layup (Kobi Pearson assists)
- 2nd Half52-56Cenker Evran makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-56Cenker Evran makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-58Jalik Dunkley makes layup
- 2nd Half53-60Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-60D'Avian Houston makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-60Mason Gibson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nick Shogbonyo assists)
- 2nd Half60-60Franck Yetna makes layup (D'Avian Houston assists)
- 2nd Half62-60Franck Yetna makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half62-61Trae English makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-62Trae English makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-62Kobi Pearson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-62Franck Yetna makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-62Franck Yetna makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half69-62Sheldon Williams makes layup (Mason Gibson assists)
- 2nd Half72-62Nick Shogbonyo makes 25-foot three point jumper (Franck Yetna assists)
- 2nd Half72-64Christian Winborne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-64Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Trae English makes driving layup
- 2nd Half75-66Leo Torbor makes layup (Franck Yetna assists)
- 2nd Half75-68Trae English makes layup (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half76-68Sheldon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-68Sheldon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-69Jalik Dunkley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-70Jalik Dunkley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-72Sincere Malone makes driving layup
- 2nd Half78-72Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-72Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-72Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-72Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Trae English makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half81-74Trae English makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half81-75Trae English makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half82-75Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-75Nick Shogbonyo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-76Sincere Malone makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance603
- OfficialsDanny Chance, Damien Richard, Earl Lennie
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