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New Orleans controls both halves, tops Incarnate Word 78-64

New Orleans took care of business Monday, beating Incarnate Word 78-64 on Feb. 17, 2026. The Privateers won both halves, building separation before holding off a late Cardinals push.

James O'Brien
James O'Brien
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Key Takeaways

  • 1New Orleans beat Incarnate Word 78–64, a 14-point margin.
  • 2The second quarter decided it: New Orleans won it 39–28, an 11-point swing.
  • 3New Orleans led 39–28 at the break and never gave the lead back.
  • 4The two teams combined for 142 points.
  • 5The CourtFrame model picked New Orleans at 58% confidence — the pick was correct.

New Orleans didn’t need a dramatic finish to get the result it came for. The Privateers led at the break and stayed in front the rest of the way, closing out a 78-64 road win over Incarnate Word on Feb. 17, 2026.

In a game that never swung into true coin-flip territory, New Orleans’ steady control across both halves was the story: 39-28 at halftime, then 39-36 after the break to finish the job.

How the game turned

The decisive work came early. New Orleans’ 11-point edge at halftime gave it margin to manage the second half rather than chase it. Incarnate Word did play the Privateers closer after intermission, but the Cardinals couldn’t generate the kind of sustained run required to erase the deficit.

By the numbers

Halftime: New Orleans 39, Incarnate Word 28

Second half: New Orleans 39, Incarnate Word 36

Final: New Orleans 78, Incarnate Word 64

What it means going forward

For New Orleans (13-15), this was a clean, workmanlike win: build an advantage early, match the opponent’s urgency late, and walk out with a two-possession-plus cushion. Incarnate Word (10-17) showed more fight after halftime, but the early hole proved too deep, extending a rough stretch reflected in its recent form.

Game info

League: NCAA
Season: 2025-2026
Date: February 17, 2026
Venue: TBD

Game Data

Quarter-by-quarter score, New Orleans at Incarnate Word
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New Orleans03903978
Incarnate Word02803664
Date
February 17, 2026
Competition
NCAA
Status
Game Finished

CourtFrame model, before tip-off

Picked New Orleans at 58% confidence — pick hit

Published before the game and scored against the result afterwards, hit or miss. How the model works

What the pick was built on

  • New Orleans has the better overall record (12-15 vs 10-16)
  • New Orleans has stronger recent form (3 wins in last 5 vs 1 in last 5 for Incarnate Word)
  • No significant injuries reported for either team, minimizing uncertainty from absences

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of New Orleans vs Incarnate Word?

New Orleans won 78–64, played on February 17, 2026.

Who won New Orleans vs Incarnate Word?

New Orleans, by 14 points in the NCAA.

Which quarter decided New Orleans vs Incarnate Word?

The second quarter. New Orleans won it 39–28, the largest swing of the game at 11 points.

What does CourtFrame's model predict for New Orleans vs Incarnate Word?

The model favoured New Orleans with 58% confidence, and that pick was correct. Picks are published before tip-off and scored against the result.

Data Official basketball data feed (ref. 488532)

How this was written Drafted by CourtFrame's generative model from the official statistical feed for this game, then published under editorial review. Editorial policy