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Southeastern Louisiana @ Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Current Records: Southeastern Louisiana 14-12; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 16-9

What to Know

After two games on the road, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are heading back home. The Islanders and the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will face off in a Southland battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at American Bank Center. Southeastern Louisiana should still be riding high after a win, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi will be looking to right the ship.

It was close but no cigar for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi as they fell 83-80 to the Nicholls State Colonels on Saturday.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Southeastern Louisiana beat the Houston Bap. Huskies 89-84 on Saturday.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, though, as they've failed to beat the spread in four of their ten home games.

The Islanders are now 16-9 while the Lions sit at 14-12. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 23rd in college basketball when it comes to steals per game, with 8.9 on average. Less enviably, Southeastern Louisiana has allowed their opponents an average of 7.7 steals per game, the 22nd most in college basketball. In other words, they will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: American Bank Center -- Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Islanders are a 4-point favorite against the Lions, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Islanders as a 5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

Southeastern Louisiana have won five out of their last nine games against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

  • Jan 27, 2022 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 86 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 71
  • Feb 22, 2021 - Southeastern Louisiana 78 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 75
  • Jan 13, 2021 - Southeastern Louisiana 76 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 63
  • Jan 15, 2020 - Southeastern Louisiana 62 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 56
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Southeastern Louisiana 84 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 80
  • Feb 06, 2019 - Southeastern Louisiana 64 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 58
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 67 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 54
  • Feb 08, 2017 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 80 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 75
  • Jan 26, 2016 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 73 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 63