Who's Playing

Jackson State @ Texas Southern

Current Records: Jackson State 8-17; Texas Southern 13-11

What to Know

The Jackson State Tigers and the Texas Southern Tigers are set to square off in an SWAC matchup at 8:30 p.m. ET Feb. 26 at Health & PE Center. Texas Southern should still be feeling good after a victory, while Jackson State will be looking to regain their footing.

Jackson State was just a bucket shy of a win last week and fell 61-60 to the Alcorn State Braves.

Speaking of close games: Texas Southern came out on top in a nail-biter against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions last Monday, sneaking past 70-68.

Jackson State is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 9-3 against the spread when expected to lose.

Jackson State came out on top in a nail-biter against Texas Southern in the teams' previous meeting in January, sneaking past 61-58. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jackson State since the team won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Health & PE Center -- Houston, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Tigers are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas Southern have won nine out of their last 12 games against Jackson State.

  • Jan 17, 2022 - Jackson State 61 vs. Texas Southern 58
  • Mar 12, 2021 - Texas Southern 84 vs. Jackson State 81
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Texas Southern 77 vs. Jackson State 74
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Texas Southern 77 vs. Jackson State 66
  • Feb 18, 2019 - Texas Southern 77 vs. Jackson State 65
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Texas Southern 75 vs. Jackson State 65
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Texas Southern 86 vs. Jackson State 75
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Jackson State 85 vs. Texas Southern 80
  • Feb 13, 2017 - Jackson State 71 vs. Texas Southern 62
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Texas Southern 67 vs. Jackson State 44
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Texas Southern 76 vs. Jackson State 60
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Texas Southern 71 vs. Jackson State 65

Injury Report for Texas Southern

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Jackson State

  • Gabe Watson: Out (Not Injury Related)