- Matchup: Eastern Washington Eagles vs Idaho State Bengals
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Reed Gym, Pocatello, ID
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Idaho State Bengals (9-8) are set to clash with the Eastern Washington Eagles (3-13) at Reed Gym this Saturday.
The Eastern Washington Eagles recently faced off against the Montana Grizzlies, securing a narrow victory with a score of 66-65. Eastern Washington ended the game with a commendable shooting percentage of 44.6%, hitting 25 out of 56 shots, and made 9 of 21 three-point attempts, resulting in a 42.9% conversion rate. They were flawless at the free-throw line, converting 7 of 7 attempts. On the boards, the Eagles secured 26 rebounds, with 5 coming from the offensive end. They also facilitated 15 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and recorded 6 steals. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field, while Montana dished out 14 assists and grabbed 30 rebounds, although they failed to block any shots. Montana had an impressive free-throw performance, sinking 83.3% of their shots by hitting 15 of 18 attempts, while their three-point shooting was just 14.3% with 2 of 14 made. The foul count concluded with Eastern Washington committing 15 fouls compared to Montana’s 12.
Isaiah Moses was a standout performer in this game, shooting at an impressive 57.1% from the field while contributing 5 assists. Spending 38 minutes on the floor, he pulled down 1 rebound and finished with 20 points on 8 of 14 shooting.
With a season record of 3-13, Eastern Washington is averaging 76.3 points per game, ranking 201st nationally, and shooting 45.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 33.8%, with a total of 120 made out of 355 attempts, and they boast a free-throw success rate of 72.4%. As a team, they average 32.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 213 assists for the season, ranking 309th in the nation. The Eagles average 13.1 turnovers and commit 18.1 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Eagles force 12.6 turnovers per game and accumulate 17.4 fouls. They rank 227th in college basketball for assists surrendered, with 242 given up this season. Opponents shoot 50.7% against them, with the Eagles allowing 34.4 rebounds per game. They also concede 38.4% from the three-point range, finishing 349th nationally in points allowed per game at 83.9.
In their most recent outing, the Idaho State Bengals emerged victorious against Northern Arizona, winning 81-79. The Bengals struggled on the boards, allowing 21 rebounds (9 offensive) for Northern Arizona. They shot 35.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 14 attempts, and achieved a free-throw shooting percentage of 76.9% by converting 20 of 26 attempts. Northern Arizona had a field goal shooting percentage of 51.9%, finishing with 27 made out of 52 attempts. The Bengals fared well shooting 55.8% with 29 of 52 from the field and netted 6 out of 17 three-pointers (35.3%). They converted 17 of their free-throw attempts, maintaining an 81.0% success rate. In this contest, Northern Arizona was whistled for 21 fouls, leading to 21 free-throw attempts for the Bengals. They also recorded 13 turnovers while securing 25 rebounds overall—15 defensively and 10 offensively.
Jamison Guerra was instrumental in the Bengals’ success, scoring 22 points in 34 minutes and dishing out 6 assists. He shot 56.3% from the floor, sinking 9 of 16 attempts, while also grabbing 2 rebounds.
Idaho State holds a record of 9-8 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.1% from the field, placing them 97th nationally. The Bengals have amassed 1,320 points this season, averaging 77.6 points per game, and collect 33.7 rebounds per contest. They average 12.9 assists per game (280th in Division 1) and have a turnover average of 11.6 per game. Furthermore, they commit 17.1 fouls per game while converting 73.3% of free-throw attempts.
On the defensive end, Idaho State allows opponents to shoot 33.5% from three-point range (124 of 370) and 76.3% from the free-throw line. They have permitted averages of 12.9 assists and 29.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 146th and 7th in Division 1, respectively. Idaho State’s defense ranks 191st in points allowed per game at 73.7. They force an average of 11.1 turnovers per game and give up 45.5% shooting from the field (287th in the nation).
Can the Eagles prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Eastern Washington
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