- Matchup: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs East Texas A&M Lions
- Scheduled Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Venue: The Field House, Commerce, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The East Texas A&M Lions (6-10) face off against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (8-7) at The Field House this coming Monday.
In their latest outing, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders secured a victory against Houston Christian, finishing 81-65. The Islanders showcased an impressive 49.2% shooting accuracy, converting 32 of 65 attempts, alongside 6 out of 20 successful three-point shots, while going 73.3% from the free throw line, hitting 11 of 15. They dominated the rebounding category with 32 total boards, including 11 offensive rebounds. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi also recorded 14 assists and enforced 15 turnovers, leading to 12 steals during the game. Defensively, they conceded a shooting percentage of 41.8% to Houston Christian, who went 23 of 55 and had 15 assists along with 7 steals. Houston Christian gathered 27 rebounds (9 offensive, 18 defensive) and closed the game at 73.7% from the charity stripe, making 14 of 19 free throw attempts.
Mason Gibson was a standout performer, scoring 16 points on 6 of 11 shooting in 28 minutes, adding 3 rebounds and 2 assists to his contributions.
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders hold an 8-7 overall record this season. They average 75.9 points per game, ranking 213th in collegiate basketball, with a field goal percentage of 44.8%. The Islanders are shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 101 of 294 attempts, and converting 67.0% of their free throws. They average 39.8 rebounds and have distributed 233 assists this season, placing them 149th nationally for assists. The team averages 12.8 turnovers and commits 19.8 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Islanders force 14.7 turnovers per game and draw 16.7 fouls on average. They currently rank 88th in Division 1 for opponent assists, surrendering 185 in total. Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 41.0% (333 of 812) and gives up an average of 33.3 rebounds per game, along with limiting opponents to 29.7% shooting from three-point distance. They are positioned 56th in the nation for fewest points allowed per game, giving up 67.5 points.
In their last game, the East Texas A&M Lions faced a setback, losing 83-73 to New Orleans. They allowed New Orleans to grab 47 total rebounds (16 offensive). East Texas A&M struggled from deep, shooting only 25.9% (7 of 27), but managed 73.3% from the free throw line, making 22 of 30 attempts. They finished with a shooting percentage of 35.9%, sinking 23 of 64 shots, while managing to hit 12 of their 33 three-point attempts (36.4%). They also made 15 free throws, with an 83.3% success rate. New Orleans fouled 15 times, allowing the Lions 18 free throw attempts. The Lions recorded 31 total rebounds with 22 defensive and 9 offensive boards.
Ronnie Harrison played a crucial role, scoring 29 points with a shooting efficiency of 50.0% (9 of 18), along with totaling 12 rebounds and 2 assists in his 32 minutes on the court.
This season, East Texas A&M holds a 6-10 record. They average 18.0 personal fouls per game and convert 69.9% of their free throws. The Lions average 17.3 assists per game, ranking 51st nationally, but also turn the ball over 14.6 times per match. They have accumulated 1,168 points this season, averaging 73.0 points per contest, with a field goal percentage of 43.4%, ranking 276th in the country.
Defensively, the Lions are ranked 267th nationally, allowing 76.9 points per game. They force 13.9 turnovers per matchup and have allowed opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field (268th in the nation). East Texas A&M’s defense concedes 35.9% from three-point range (130 of 362) and allows 67.8% shooting from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 15.5 assists and 38.3 rebounds every game, ranking 306th and 326th respectively in collegiate basketball.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Recommendation: Opt for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
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