- Matchup: Incarnate Word Cardinals vs SE Louisiana Lions
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: University Center, Hammond, LA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The SE Louisiana Lions (6-17) are set to face off against the Incarnate Word Cardinals (10-13) at University Center this Monday.
The Incarnate Word Cardinals recently squared off against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and secured a victory with a close score of 71-69. In this matchup, Incarnate Word achieved a field goal percentage of 50.0% by making 24 of 48 attempts and drained 6 of their 15 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, they converted 17 out of 24 attempts, achieving a rate of 70.8%. The Cardinals pulled down a total of 28 rebounds, including 4 on the offensive end, and recorded 8 assists. They forced the opposing team into 11 turnovers and accrued 6 steals. Defensively, Incarnate Word allowed their opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field with 23 successful attempts out of 51. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi managed 12 assists and gathered 29 rebounds (6 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They finished with a free throw shooting percentage of 73.9%, making 17 of their 23 attempts, and went 6 of 16 from beyond the arc. In terms of personal fouls, the Cardinals committed 17 while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had 21 fouls.
Key player Davion Bailey had an outstanding performance, finishing with 36 points on 11 of 20 shooting while playing 39 minutes. He also contributed 3 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting 55.0% from the field.
The Incarnate Word team enters this contest with a record of 10-13. They average 76.4 points per game (ranking 179th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 45.2% from the field. The Cardinals have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.8% (198 of 524) and convert 70.3% of their free throws. As a group, they collect 34.8 rebounds per game and have a total of 273 assists this season, ranking them 322nd in the nation in assists. They have an average of 11.2 turnovers per game and commit 18.5 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Cardinals force an average of 11.6 turnovers per game while drawing 16.6 personal fouls. They hold opponents to 33.6% on three-point attempts and rank 189th in Division 1 for points per game allowed (73.8). Overall, Incarnate Word allows a field goal percentage of 46.3% (584 of 1,261) and yields 33.0 rebounds per game. They currently sit 140th in college basketball regarding total assists allowed, with 297 given up this season.
In their last outing, the SE Louisiana Lions suffered a defeat against Lamar, finishing at 73-54. The Lions accrued 22 defensive rebounds alongside 6 offensive boards, totaling 28 for the game. They committed 7 turnovers but earned 4 steals. Lamar’s 10 fouls gave the Lions 16 chances at the charity stripe, where they made only 4 free throws (25.0%). From three-point range, SE Louisiana hit 8 of 21 attempts (38.1%). Overall, they shot 21 of 51 from the field for a shooting percentage of 41.2%. Defensively, they allowed Lamar to shoot 30 of 65 for a percentage of 46.2% and 34.8% from downtown (8 of 23). The Lions managed a free throw percentage of 50.0% by making 5 out of 10 attempts but conceded 36 total rebounds to Lamar (12 offensive).
C.J. Booker played a significant role for the Lions, scoring 14 points with a shooting percentage of 75.0% (6 of 8). He added 2 rebounds and 3 assists during his 30 minutes on the floor.
Currently, SE Louisiana holds a 6-17 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 40.4% from the field, ranking them 347th in the nation. The Lions have accumulated 1,483 points this season (averaging 64.5 per game) and average 32.2 rebounds per contest. They secure assists 11.5 times per game (333rd in the nation) while averaging 12.8 turnovers. On average, they commit 18.4 personal fouls and convert 69.0% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, SE Louisiana ranks 90th in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up 70.5. They force 13.2 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 44.7% from the field (ranked 228th). Opponents shoot 34.9% on three-pointers (166 of 475), and their free-throw shooting percentage against is 73.4%. They yield 12.5 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, placing them 106th and 229th nationally, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Incarnate Word
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