- Matchup: St. Peter’s Peacocks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Venue: M&T Bank Arena, Hamden, CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Quinnipiac Bobcats (12-5) will face off against the St. Peter’s Peacocks (8-6) this Wednesday at M&T Bank Arena.
In their latest matchup, the St. Peter’s Peacocks secured a victory against Merrimack, concluding the game with a score of 76-63. They posted an impressive field goal percentage of 52.1% (25 of 48) and successfully converted 5 out of 13 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Peacocks made 21 of 30, achieving a 70.0% success rate. On the boards, they gathered a total of 34 rebounds, including 15 offensive. They also recorded 16 assists, while turning the ball over 12 times and making 7 steals. Defensively, the Peacocks allowed their opponents to shoot 42.3% from the floor, with Merrimack hitting 22 of 52 attempts. Merrimack managed to distribute 9 assists and secured 10 steals but struggled on the boards, finishing with just 25 rebounds (11 offensive and 14 defensive). At the charity stripe, they shot 81.0%, making 17 out of 21 attempts, and made only 2 of their 18 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, St. Peter’s recorded 18, while Merrimack was called for 22.
Brent Bland emerged as a key player, scoring 17 points with 3 out of 9 shooting in 36 minutes of action. He also collected 8 rebounds and contributed 3 assists.
St. Peter’s holds an 8-6 record for the season. They average 11.4 turnovers and commit 20.9 personal fouls per game. The Peacocks are securing 35.6 rebounds per game and have a total of 178 assists for the season, ranking 353rd nationally. Their three-point shooting stands at 30.6% (110 of 360), and their free-throw percentage is 76.3%. They average 71.9 points per game, which places them 295th in the nation, while shooting 40.1% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Peacocks force an average of 15.3 turnovers and commit 17.6 fouls per game. They currently rank 31st in Division 1 for assists allowed, having conceded 179 this season. The Peacocks surrender a field goal percentage of 42.5% (303 of 713) and allow 36.0 rebounds per game. They have a three-point defensive rate of 32.5% and rank 67th nationally in points allowed per game (68.3).
In their last outing, the Quinnipiac Bobcats triumphed over Sacred Heart with a score of 70-60. The Bobcats grabbed 25 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 35. They limited their turnovers to 6 while achieving 10 steals in the game. Sacred Heart was whistled for 13 fouls, leading to 14 free throw attempts for the Bobcats, who converted 9 at a rate of 64.3%. From three-point territory, Quinnipiac sank 7 of 17 attempts (41.2%). By the end of the game, the Bobcats shot 27 of 61 from the field, achieving a 44.3% accuracy rate. They held Sacred Heart to 21 of 55 shooting (38.2%). Quinnipiac allowed Sacred Heart 36 total rebounds, including 12 offensive boards.
Jaden Zimmerman stood out for the Bobcats, scoring 20 points with 2 assists in 24 minutes on the court. He shot 7 of 14 for a 50.0% efficiency rate and collected 1 rebound.
Quinnipiac boasts a 12-5 record this season and averages 15.6 fouls per game while shooting 70.7% from the free-throw line. They average 14.5 assists per game (ranking 177th in college basketball) and have 11.4 turnovers per game. Quinnipiac has accumulated 1,317 points throughout the season, averaging 77.5 points per game while securing 36.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 44.4%, ranking 242nd nationally.
Defensively, Quinnipiac allows 32.1% from three-point range (122 of 380) and sees opponents convert 70.0% of free throws. They permit 13.4 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 194th and 267th, respectively. The Bobcats rank 142nd in college basketball for points allowed per game, averaging 71.9. They are forcing opponents into 13.3 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 42.3% (120th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Take St. Peter’s
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