- Matchup: Chicago State Cougars vs Saint Francis Red Flash
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Venue: DeGol Arena, Loretto, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Friday, the Saint Francis Red Flash (4-14) will take on the Chicago State Cougars (2-16) at DeGol Arena.
The Chicago State Cougars last battled against New Haven but fell short with a score of 62-56. In that game, Chicago State recorded a 43.4% shooting accuracy (23 of 53) and converted 4 of their 14 attempts from behind the arc. At the free-throw line, they succeeded on 6 of 8 attempts for 75.0%. On the rebounding front, the Cougars gathered 19 boards, with 5 being offensive. They provided 13 assists during the game while forcing their opponents into 16 turnovers and securing 8 steals. Defensively, Chicago State allowed a 41.7% shooting rate, as New Haven managed 20 of 48 shots. New Haven registered 14 assists and made 5 steals as well. They collected 28 total rebounds (8 offensive, 20 defensive) and finished the game shooting a perfect 100% from the free-throw line by making 14 of 14 attempts. From three-point range, New Haven netted 8 out of 27 attempts. Chicago State committed 17 personal fouls, while New Haven had 12.
CJ Ray was a notable player in this matchup, achieving a shooting percentage of 44.4% from the field while adding 2 assists. He played for 39 minutes, collected 4 rebounds, and scored 17 points on 8 of 18 shooting.
Chicago State approaches this game with a disappointing 2-16 season record. They average 66.1 points per game, ranking them 348th nationally, and shoot 39.4% from field goals. The Cougars are hitting 30.9% of their three-point attempts (96 of 311) and 75.7% from the free-throw line. Collectively, Chicago State grabs 31.9 rebounds per game and has recorded 185 assists this season, positioning them at 357th in national assists. They average 12.0 turnovers per game and commit 20.4 personal fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Cougars force 13.3 turnovers a game while averaging 15.7 fouls. They concede 35.2% shooting from three-point range and currently rank 337th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 81.5. Their opponents shoot at 47.8% accuracy (489 of 1,024), and Chicago State allows an average of 37.9 rebounds per game. They are ranked 360th in NCAA for assists allowed with 351 this season.
In their previous game, the Saint Francis Red Flash secured a narrow victory against Stonehill, finishing at 63-61. They successfully rebounded 20 times defensively and 8 times offensively for a total of 28 boards. The Red Flash committed 7 turnovers while recording 12 steals. Stonehill committed 23 fouls, allowing Saint Francis to shoot 28 free-throws, converting 17 for a 60.7% success rate. Saint Francis hit 6 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc (35.3%). Their final shooting percentage from the field was 35.1%, going 20 for 57. In contrast, they allowed Stonehill a 43.2% shooting accuracy on 19 of 44 attempts from the floor while permitting them to connect on 36.8% of shots from long range (7 out of 19) and achieving 76.2% from the free-throw line with 16 of 21 made. The Red Flash allowed Stonehill to collect 36 total rebounds (4 offensive).
Ahmad Harrison made his mark for the Red Flash, contributing 16 points in his 30 minutes on the floor, alongside 2 assists and 5 rebounds. He shot 6 of 15 for a shooting percentage of 40.0% in this performance.
Saint Francis holds a record of 4-14 this year. The Red Flash average 18.2 fouls per game and shoot 70.8% at the charity stripe. They provide 13.9 assists per contest (213th in college basketball) and have an average of 13.1 turnovers per game. On offense, Saint Francis has amassed a total of 1,258 points this season (69.9 points per game) and they secure about 33.3 rebounds each outing. They are shooting 41.7% from the field, ranking 332nd in Division 1.
Defensively, Saint Francis allows 37.3% shooting from three (170 of 456) and their opponents convert 70.7% of their free throws. They permit 17.5 assists and 37.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 355th and 320th in those respective metrics defensively. This season, Saint Francis’s defense ranks 346th in Division 1, allowing 82.7 points per game. They average 12.7 forced turnovers, yet give up 48.8% shooting from the field (ranking them 353rd nationally).
Which team will win this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Saint Francis and the under for total points.
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