Jackson State Tigers 97, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Jackson State Tigers
Jackson State Tigers defeated Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 97–81 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 8:20 swung win probability 76% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State Tigers | 45 | 52 | 97 |
| Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | 38 | 43 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 8:20 swung win probability 76% → 39%.
Why Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils lost
- Lost H2 43-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:20 (win probability 76% → 39% for the home side).
- Outscored 29-16 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 23-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State Tigers | 8–0 | H1 10:24 | 90% → 69% |
| Jackson State Tigers | 9–0 | H1 8:20 | 76% → 39% |
| Jackson State Tigers | 9–0 | H2 6:47 | 2% → 0% |