NCAAB · Final

NC State Dominates Texas Southern in Lopsided Victory

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Reynolds Coliseum

NC State Wolfpack 108, Texas Southern Tigers 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Texas Southern Tigers vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack beat Texas Southern Tigers 108-72 at Reynolds Coliseum on December 17, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the NC State Wolfpack secured a decisive victory over the Texas Southern Tigers, finishing the game with a score of 108 to 72. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams, with NC State boasting a home record of 8-4 and Texas Southern struggling with a mere 1-8 record. The game took place at Reynolds Coliseum, where NC State has been particularly strong, holding a home record of 5-2 this season.

NC State entered the game with a mixed recent form, having recorded a 6-4 record in their last ten games. However, they faced a setback in their most recent outing, losing to the Kansas Jayhawks 76-77. Despite this loss, the Wolfpack averaged 85.0 points scored and allowed 73.8 points in their last ten games, showcasing their offensive capabilities. In their last five games, NC State's scoring average dipped slightly to 81.2 points, while they allowed an average of 74.0 points.

On the other hand, Texas Southern has struggled significantly, with a dismal record of 2-8 in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat came against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, where they lost 53-89. Texas Southern has averaged 72.8 points scored and 84.8 points allowed in their last ten games, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. In their last five games, their scoring average slightly decreased to 73.2 points, while they allowed an average of 80.2 points.

The betting market reflected NC State's dominance, with DraftKings listing the Wolfpack as 34.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 152.5, with odds of -108.0 for the over and -112.0 for the under. This significant spread highlighted the expectations for a lopsided contest, which ultimately came to fruition.

In terms of previous meetings, this game marked another chapter in the ongoing struggles for Texas Southern, who have faced challenges against higher-ranked opponents. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences that affected either team for this matchup, allowing both squads to field their regular lineups.

The game conditions were favorable for a high-scoring affair, and NC State took full advantage. The Wolfpack's offensive strategy was evident, as they consistently found ways to penetrate the Texas Southern defense. Key moments included a 32-foot three-point jumper by Paul McNeil Jr. and a series of layups from Bryce Roberts, both of which contributed to NC State's commanding lead.

As the game progressed, NC State continued to build their advantage, with the score reaching 106-66 late in the second half. Texas Southern managed to score a few late points, but the outcome was never in doubt, with NC State maintaining a home win probability of 0.998 throughout the contest.

Overall, this game served as a stark reminder of the disparities between teams in college basketball, with NC State showcasing their offensive prowess and Texas Southern continuing to seek answers to their struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NCSU -34.5	152.5 o -108 / u -112	Texas Southern Tigers — · NC State Wolfpack —

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Leaders

PointsPaul McNeil Jr.47NC State Wolfpack
AssistsQuadir Copeland9NC State Wolfpack
ReboundsPaul McNeil Jr.10NC State Wolfpack
PointsZaire Hayes17Texas Southern Tigers
AssistsAlex Anderson4Texas Southern Tigers
ReboundsTroy Hupstead9Texas Southern Tigers

Recent form

NC State Wolfpack

Last 10: 6-4Streak L185 scored · 73.8 allowed per game5-2 at home

L76-77vs Kansas JayhawksDec 13
W85-45vs Liberty FlamesDec 11
W75-63vs UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 6
L73-83at Auburn TigersDec 4
L97-102at Texas LonghornsNov 27
W81-70at Boise State BroncosNov 25
L74-85vs Seton Hall PiratesNov 24
W85-79vs VCU RamsNov 18
W110-64vs UNC Greensboro SpartansNov 13
W94-70vs UAB BlazersNov 8

Texas Southern Tigers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L272.8 scored · 84.8 allowed per game1-5 away

L53-89at Minnesota Golden GophersDec 14
L70-82vs Sam Houston BearkatsDec 6
W102-44vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 27
L74-109at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 21
L67-77at Texas State BobcatsNov 15
L90-93vs Samford BulldogsNov 13
L70-104at Texas A&M AggiesNov 7
L43-98at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 4
L79-84vs Alabama State HornetsMar 13
W80-68at Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Texas Southern Tigers	NC State Wolfpack
Field goals	26-65	34-67
Field goal %	40	51
Three-pointers	5-24	17-40
Three-point %	21	43
Free throws	15-20	23-27
Free throw %	75	85
Rebounds	33	45
Offensive rebounds	15	17
Defensive rebounds	18	28
Assists	14	21
Steals	4	8
Blocks	3	7
Turnovers	13	7
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	21
Fast-break points	12	24
Points in the paint	38	32
Fouls	19	20
Largest lead	0	43
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half47-69Duane Posey makes layup
2nd Half48-69Duane Posey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-71Musa Sagnia makes layup (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half48-73Matt Able makes layup
2nd Half48-76Jerry Deng makes 24-foot three point jumper (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half50-76Oumar Koureissi makes layup (Troy Hupstead assists)
2nd Half50-77Jerry Deng makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-78Jerry Deng makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-81Jerry Deng makes 23-foot three point jumper (Quadir Copeland assists)
2nd Half50-84Jerry Deng makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alyn Breed assists)
2nd Half50-86Quadir Copeland makes 2-foot dunk (Alyn Breed assists)
2nd Half50-87Tre Holloman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-89Matt Able makes layup (Tre Holloman assists)
2nd Half51-89Zaire Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-89Zaire Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-90Scottie Ebube makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-91Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-92Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-92Zaire Hayes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryce Roberts assists)
2nd Half55-94Scottie Ebube makes layup (Matt Able assists)
2nd Half57-94Zaire Hayes makes driving layup
2nd Half57-96Scottie Ebube makes 3-foot dunk (Tre Holloman assists)
2nd Half58-96Zaire Hayes makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half59-96Zaire Hayes makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half60-96Zaire Hayes makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half60-97Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-98Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-100Paul McNeil Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half60-103Paul McNeil Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tre Holloman assists)
2nd Half62-103Jordan Gorecki makes 3-foot dunk (Zaire Hayes assists)
2nd Half63-103Alex Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-103Alex Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-106Paul McNeil Jr. makes 32-foot three point jumper (Jordan Snell assists)
2nd Half66-106Bryce Roberts makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half66-107Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-108Paul McNeil Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-108Bryce Roberts makes layup
2nd Half69-108Alex Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-108Alex Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-108Bryce Roberts makes layup (Oumar Koureissi assists)