Hinds Eagles Look to Continue Momentum Against Northwest Mississippi Tigers

SENATOBIA, Miss. (Interstat) — The Hinds Eagles, riding a two-game winning streak, will visit the Northwest Mississippi Tigers in a men’s junior college basketball matchup on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Hinds (8-11) enters following an 87-74 home victory over Northeast Mississippi on Monday, where guard Terrance Clark led the way with 20 points and seven assists. Clark has been a key catalyst, averaging 19.5 points over his last two contests. Forward Austin Ratliff (17 points) and guard Colain Brown (18 points) provided crucial support in the win.

Northwest Mississippi (10-9) looks to rebound after a high-scoring 99-95 win over Northeast Mississippi on Saturday. The Tigers are powered by forward Demetrius Duffy, who is coming off a dominant 19-point, 17-rebound performance. Duffy has averaged 21.5 points and 16.0 rebounds over his last two games, posing a significant interior challenge.

The Tigers have shown offensive firepower, scoring 99 points in each of their last two games, but have also allowed an average of 102.5 points in that span. Hinds’ recent surge has featured improved scoring, averaging 85 points in its two straight wins after a three-game skid.

This contest represents a pivotal point in the season for both teams seeking consistency. Hinds will rely on Clark’s playmaking and a balanced attack, while Northwest Mississippi will lean on Duffy’s double-double prowess and a potent offense.

The game tips off Thursday night on the Northwest Mississippi campus.