- Matchup: Alabama State Hornets vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- Event Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Moore Gymnasium, Daytona Beach, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Join us at Moore Gymnasium as the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (13-13) prepare to face the Alabama State Hornets (9-17) this Thursday.
In their latest outing, the Alabama State Hornets dominated MVSU, clinching a decisive 92-55 victory. The Hornets ended the game boasting a field goal percentage of 44.1% (26 of 59), draining 9 of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were exceptional, converting 31 of 36 for an impressive 86.1%. Alabama State grabbed a total of 49 rebounds, with 16 on the offensive end, and recorded 17 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and collecting 7 steals from their opponents. Defensively, the Hornets limited MVSU to a mere 32.7% shooting (18 of 55). MVSU managed only 7 assists and 8 steals, while accumulating 23 rebounds (5 offensive, 18 defensive) without any blocks. They finished the game hitting 63.6% from the charity stripe, converting 14 of 22 attempts, and made 5 of 15 attempts from deep. The game saw Alabama State commit 20 personal fouls, while MVSU tallied 28.
Asjon Anderson played a pivotal role in the win, scoring 13 points on 2 of 10 shooting in 21 minutes of play. He also grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 6 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 20.0%.
This season, Alabama State holds a record of 9-17. The Hornets average 74.1 points per game (ranked 241st in Division 1) with a field goal percentage of 41.9%. From three-point territory, they hit 32.8% of their shots (197 of 600) and stand at 70.5% from the free-throw line. Alabama State averages 36.3 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 326 assists this season, placing them 280th nationally in assists per game. They also commit an average of 13.8 turnovers and 19.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Hornets force 14.6 turnovers per game while drawing 17.7 fouls. They allow 34.5% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 282nd in points allowed per game (77.5). The Hornets’ defense has an opposing field goal percentage of 44.9% (671 of 1,494) and yield an average of 35.6 rebounds per game. They rank 245th in assists allowed, with a total of 368 assists conceded this season.
In their previous game, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats suffered a narrow loss, falling 91-86 to Jackson State. They secured 24 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 34 for the game. The Wildcats committed 13 turnovers while recording 6 steals. Jackson State’s effort resulted in 22 personal fouls, giving the Wildcats 33 free-throw attempts, converting 25 for a 75.8% success rate. From three-point range, Bethune-Cookman managed just 3 of 17 shots (17.6%). Overall, they shot 29 for 62 from the field, achieving a rate of 46.8%. In contrast, Jackson State shot 27 of 56 (48.2%) and made 50.0% of their three-point attempts (10 of 20), alongside shooting 27 of 35 from the free throw line (77.1%). The Wildcats conceded 31 rebounds to Jackson State, with 8 coming from the offensive end.
Daniel Rouzan emerged as a standout performer for the Wildcats, shooting 9 of 15 (60.0%) and amassing 25 points, along with 13 rebounds and 3 assists in 32 minutes of play.
Bethune-Cookman’s season record stands at 13-13. Offensively, they shoot 45.7% from the field, ranking 148th in college basketball. With a total of 1,943 points scored this season (an average of 74.7 points per game), they collect 36.0 rebounds per game. Their assist rate sits at 13.6 assists per game (211th in the nation), while their turnovers average is 13.7. The Wildcats commit around 18.2 fouls per game and convert 68.6% of their free-throw attempts.
The Bethune-Cookman defense allows 32.3% shooting from three-point range (175 of 541) and their opponents convert 72.3% at the charity stripe. They allow an average of 13.0 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 149th and 277th, respectively. The Wildcats rank 280th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 77.4. They force 12.0 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot at 44.1% from the field (188th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
prediction: Bet on Bethune-Cookman.
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