- Matchup: MVSU Delta Devils vs Alabama State Hornets
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: Dunn-Oliver Acadome, Montgomery, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Dunn-Oliver Acadome will host a thrilling encounter as the Alabama State Hornets (7-17) face the MVSU Delta Devils (1-23) on Monday.
In their previous outing, the MVSU Delta Devils battled against Alcorn State, resulting in a 74-66 defeat. In terms of fouls, MVSU committed 16 while Alcorn adjusted to 22. The Delta Devils connected on 10 of their 24 three-point attempts. Alcorn performed well at the free-throw line, converting 14 of 20 attempts (70.0%). The rebounding stats showed Alcorn with 20 boards (2 offensive, 18 defensive) and no blocks. They facilitated 14 assists and secured 7 steals in the game. Defensively, MVSU allowed Alcorn to shoot 53.2% from the field, with the latter going 25 for 47. MVSU had a better offensive showing, shooting 48.1% (25 out of 52) while making 4 of 14 from beyond the arc. They also collected 33 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 23 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 52.2%.
Michael James was a standout performer, scoring 28 points on 12 of 21 shooting. He played 39 minutes and contributed 4 rebounds but did not record any assists.
MVSU enters this contest with a disappointing record of 1-23 this season. They are averaging a mere 64.2 points per game (357th in D-1) while shooting 40.9% from the field. The Delta Devils’ three-point shooting stands at 29.6% (124 of 419) and their free-throw success rate is 71.2%. Collectively, they are pulling down 30.5 rebounds per game and have logged 293 assists, ranking 327th in college basketball regarding assists. MVSU is giving away possessions at an average of 15.8 turnovers per game and commits 20.6 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Delta Devils average forcing 12.2 turnovers per game while drawing 17.0 fouls. Their defense allows 37.7% shooting from the three-point line and they rank 359th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (85.5). Overall, MVSU permits opponents to shoot 48.0% (663 of 1,380), averaging 36.3 rebounds allowed per game. They rank 344th in giving up assists to opponents, surrendering 417 thus far this season.
In their most recent game, the Alabama State Hornets fell short with a 69-68 defeat against Southern. They managed to pull down 27 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards for a total of 39. However, they turned the ball over 17 times, while recording 6 steals. Southern committed 15 fouls, giving the Hornets 23 free-throw attempts. They converted 15 of those attempts for a 65.2% success rate. In terms of three-point shooting, Alabama State hit 9 of 22 attempts (40.9%). They finished the game making 22 out of 53 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 41.5%, while allowing Southern to convert 22 of 57 attempts (38.6%). Alabama State’s three-point shooting fell short at 26.1%, making just 6 of 23 shots, and they were effective at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts (76.0%). Defensively, Alabama State struggled to contain Southern, allowing 31 rebounds overall (10 on the offensive end).
Micah Simpson was pivotal for the Hornets, scoring 19 points on 7 of 17 shooting, good for 41.2%. He also contributed 4 rebounds and had 4 assists during his 34 minutes on the court.
The Alabama State Hornets have a current win-loss record of 7-17 for the season. They commit an average of 19.0 fouls per game and are shooting 68.8% from the free-throw line. They average 12.3 assists per contest (ranked 303rd in D-1) and commit 13.8 turnovers per game. With a total of 1,755 points this season (73.1 per game), the Hornets also average 35.5 rebounds per game. The team’s shooting percentage stands at 41.8% from the floor, placing them 328th nationally.
On defense, Alabama State allows 34.6% shooting from beyond the arc (203 of 587) and their opponents convert 74.7% of their free throws. They yield an average of 14.6 assists and 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 277th and 291st in Division 1 respectively. On the defensive side, they rank 314th in college basketball for points allowed per game (79.1). Alabama State forces an average of 14.4 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 45.6% from the field (ranking 269th in college basketball).
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Alabama State
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