West Georgia Wolves Defeat North Alabama Lions 82-73
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall
West Georgia Wolves 82, North Alabama Lions 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won West Georgia Wolves vs North Alabama Lions?
West Georgia Wolves beat North Alabama Lions 82-73 at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall on February 11, 2026.
Who was favored in West Georgia Wolves vs North Alabama Lions?
North Alabama Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
The West Georgia Wolves triumphed over the North Alabama Lions with a final score of 82-73 in a competitive NCAAB matchup held at the CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall. This victory marks a continuation of West Georgia's recent success against North Alabama, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0 in the last three meetings, including two wins earlier in the 2025 season. In those previous encounters, West Georgia showcased their dominance, winning 80-62 at home and 78-61 away.
North Alabama's recent form has been challenging, as they entered this game with a record of 2-8 over their last ten outings, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Lions averaged 70.2 points scored while allowing 82.5 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games saw them scoring an average of 63.8 points and allowing 76.4 points, indicating struggles on both ends of the court. In their most recent game, they lost to Central Arkansas Bears 72-65, further compounding their difficulties.
On the other hand, the Wolves have had a mixed bag of results, recording a 3-7 mark in their last ten games, but they are coming off a victory against Jacksonville Dolphins, where they won 87-73. This win snapped a streak of losses and provided a much-needed boost. West Georgia averaged 73.7 points scored and allowed 79.7 points during their last ten games, with their last five showing an average of 77.2 points scored and 75.6 points allowed.
In terms of home and away performance, North Alabama has struggled at home with a record of 0-3 in their last three home games, while West Georgia has managed a 2-3 record in their last five away games. This game was crucial for both teams as they looked to improve their standings in the league.
Injury reports were not provided in the block, so both teams appeared to field their regular rosters. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that North Alabama was favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 145.5 points. The home moneyline was listed at -120.0, while West Georgia's moneyline was at 100.0.
The conditions of the game were not detailed, but the competitive atmosphere of the arena likely contributed to the intensity of the matchup. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination from both sides, with key moments in the second half defining the outcome. Notable scoring plays included a series of layups from Josh Smith and Donte Bacchus, which helped West Georgia maintain their lead as the game progressed.
As the final buzzer sounded, West Georgia secured their victory, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure and solidifying their position in the league standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNA -1.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | West Georgia Wolves +100 · North Alabama Lions -120 |
Leaders
- PointsDonte Bacchus26North Alabama Lions
- AssistsKevin de Kovachich3North Alabama Lions
- ReboundsDonte Bacchus9North Alabama Lions
- PointsJosh Smith28West Georgia Wolves
- AssistsMalcolm Noel6West Georgia Wolves
- ReboundsShelton Williams-Dryden10West Georgia Wolves
Recent form
North Alabama Lions
Last 10: 2-8Streak L370.2 scored · 82.5 allowed per game0-3 at home
- L65-72vs Central Arkansas BearsFeb 10
- L62-91at Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 7
- L60-81at Central Arkansas BearsFeb 5
- W68-66at Stetson HattersJan 31
- L64-72at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesJan 30
- L62-87at Queens University RoyalsJan 22
- L68-90vs Jacksonville DolphinsJan 17
- L91-105vs North Florida OspreysJan 16
- W82-73at Bellarmine KnightsJan 10
- L80-88at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsJan 9
West Georgia Wolves
Last 10: 3-7Streak W173.7 scored · 79.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- W87-73vs Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 7
- L73-81vs North Florida OspreysFeb 6
- L78-81vs Austin Peay GovernorsJan 31
- L74-77at Bellarmine KnightsJan 29
- W74-66vs Queens University RoyalsJan 24
- L65-86vs Central Arkansas BearsJan 22
- L72-90at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesJan 17
- L86-95at Stetson HattersJan 16
- L43-75at Jacksonville DolphinsJan 10
- W85-73at North Florida OspreysJan 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | West Georgia Wolves | North Alabama Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-60 | 28-57 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 10-20 | 6-15 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 40 |
| Free throws | 12-14 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 22 |
| Assists | 14 | 8 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 42 |
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 94 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half43-38Josh Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half44-38Josh Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half44-39Corneilous Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half44-40Corneilous Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half46-40Malcolm Noel makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-40Malcolm Noel makes layup
- 2nd Half49-40Malcolm Noel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-40Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 9-foot jumper (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half51-41Kevin de Kovachich makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-42Kevin de Kovachich makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-42JaVar Daniel makes layup (Kolten Griffin assists)
- 2nd Half53-44Donte Bacchus makes layup
- 2nd Half55-44JaVar Daniel makes layup (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half55-46Donte Bacchus makes layup
- 2nd Half57-46Shelton Williams-Dryden makes layup (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half57-48Donte Bacchus makes layup
- 2nd Half59-48JaVar Daniel makes 15-foot jumper (Shelton Williams-Dryden assists)
- 2nd Half59-50Kevin de Kovachich makes layup
- 2nd Half59-52Kevin de Kovachich makes layup
- 2nd Half59-55Braylon Patton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kevin de Kovachich assists)
- 2nd Half61-55Matija Žužić makes 16-foot jumper (Kenneth Chime assists)
- 2nd Half63-55Shelton Williams-Dryden makes layup
- 2nd Half63-56Braylon Patton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-58Donte Bacchus makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half65-58Josh Smith makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-58Josh Smith makes 26-foot three point jumper (Shelton Williams-Dryden assists)
- 2nd Half68-60Kevin de Kovachich makes 3-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half71-60Josh Smith makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half71-63Cortez Graham-Howard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Donte Bacchus assists)
- 2nd Half74-63Malcolm Noel makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Smith assists)
- 2nd Half74-66Cortez Graham-Howard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Braylon Patton assists)
- 2nd Half74-68Kevin de Kovachich makes layup
- 2nd Half76-68Josh Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half76-70Donte Bacchus makes layup
- 2nd Half76-71Donte Bacchus makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half78-71Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 10-foot jumper (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half79-71Josh Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-71Josh Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-73Donte Bacchus makes layup
- 2nd Half82-73Kolten Griffin makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours North Alabama Lions, below favours West Georgia Wolves.
Venue
- CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers HallFlorence, AL
- Attendance2365
- OfficialsJohn Dillon, Art Vaulk, Connor Penn
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