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Sam Houston beat Middle Tennessee 78–70 at home on Feb 18, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  MTSU | 32 | 38 | 70 |
  SHSU | 44 | 34 | 78 |
Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersSam Houston Bearkats| MTSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torey Alston | 34 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 7-12 | 0-0 |
| Alec Oglesby | 29 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-7 |
| Sean Smith | 27 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 5-13 | 1-5 |
| Kamari Lands | 27 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1-9 | 0-5 |
| Chris Loofe | 25 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 6-6 | 0-0 |
| Jahvin Carter | 32 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 4-11 | 3-5 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Tre Green | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| James Dent Jr. | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 70 | 29 | 17 | 28-65 | 6-25 |
| SHSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 35 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 3-12 | 1-4 |
| Jacob Walker | 32 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 5-10 | 2-4 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 31 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Veljko Ilic | 22 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 7-18 | 0-0 |
| Kashie Natt | 22 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-3 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 28 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4-10 | 0-3 |
| Matt Dann | 16 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| CJ Beaumont | 14 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 78 | 40 | 20 | 29-68 | 6-18 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
MTSU offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · SHSU defense in 4
SHSU offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MTSU defense in 0
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MTSUSHSUExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
MTSUSHSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lands | 32.7 | 15.7 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Torey Alston | 29.7 | 13.1 | 7.1 | 1.3 |
| Chris Loofe | 26.6 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 0.9 |
| Jahvin Carter | 26.5 | 7.9 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Alec Oglesby | 25.1 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Sean Smith | 22.2 | 8.4 | 1.8 | 3.7 |
| Tre Green | 15.3 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 14.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po'Boigh King | 31.3 | 17.1 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Damon Nicholas Jr. | 26.9 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| Kashie Natt | 26.2 | 10.7 | 7.4 | 2.4 |
| Justin Begg | 26.1 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Veljko Ilic | 25.5 | 12.0 | 7.3 | 1.9 |
| Jacob Walker | 25.4 | 9.1 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Jacobe Coleman | 18.9 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Isaiah Manning | 18.0 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
MTSU offenseper gameSHSU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
MTSUForAgainst46% of MTSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
SHSUForAgainst48% of SHSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
MTSU 3series3 SHSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | MTSU 70 | SHSU 78 | SHSU+8 | +8 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | SHSU 67 | MTSU 68 | MTSU+1 | +1 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | SHSU 70 | MTSU 74 | MTSU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | MTSU 77 | SHSU 75 | MTSU+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2024 | MTSU 64 | SHSU 81 | SHSU+17 | +17 |
| Jan 13, 2024 | SHSU 60 | MTSU 51 | SHSU+9 | +9 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
