- Matchup: Eastern Washington Eagles vs Northern Colorado Bears
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Bank of Colorado Arena will host the clash between the Northern Colorado Bears (11-10) and the Eastern Washington Eagles (5-15) this Saturday.
In their previous encounter, the Eastern Washington Eagles secured a 75-67 victory over Sacramento State. The Eagles showcased a shooting efficiency of 45.6% (26 out of 57) and converted 8 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc. They excelled at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 attempts for an impressive 83.3% success rate. On the boards, Eastern Washington grabbed a total of 30 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, and recorded 16 assists. Defensively, they pressured Sacramento State into 10 turnovers and collected 6 steals, while allowing a shooting percentage of 43.2% (19 of 44) from the field. Sacramento State managed 11 assists and 4 steals but could only muster 22 rebounds (4 offensive, 18 defensive) without any blocks. They boasted an 85.7% shooting rate from the charity stripe, netting 24 of 28 shots, while hitting 5 out of 17 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, Eastern Washington committed 20, compared to Sacramento State’s 19.
Kiree Huie played a significant role in the recent victory, scoring 16 points off 6-of-11 shooting in 28 minutes and contributing 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
Eastern Washington enters this matchup with a season record of 5-15. They are averaging 13.0 turnovers per game and committing 18.3 fouls per outing. The Eagles pull down an average of 31.9 rebounds and have accumulated 258 assists so far this season, ranking 301st nationally. They are connecting on 34.0% of their three-point attempts (144 of 423) and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they score an average of 76.1 points per game (197th in Division 1) on 45.3% shooting from the field.
Defensively, the Eagles force 12.4 turnovers per game and draw 18.4 fouls. They rank 242nd in Division 1 for assists allowed, having surrendered 295 throughout the season. Opponents are shooting 49.4% against them (575 of 1,163), and Eastern Washington allows an average of 33.8 rebounds per game while conceding 36.7% from beyond the arc, which places them at 341st in Division 1 for points allowed per game (81.6).
In their last game, the Northern Colorado Bears suffered a loss, falling 81-77 to Northern Arizona. They allowed Northern Arizona to collect 18 rebounds (3 offensive). The Bears excelled with a 56.3% shooting rate from deep, sinking 9 of 16 attempts, and converted 14 of 19 free-throw attempts (73.7%). Northern Arizona achieved 29 of 49 field goal attempts for a 59.2% shooting rate. Ultimately, the Bears shot 29 of 58 (50.0%) from the floor and converted 13 of 29 three-point attempts (44.8%). They finished strong at the free-throw line, hitting 6 shots for an 85.7% success rate. Northern Arizona committed 13 fouls, leading to 7 free-throw attempts for the Bears. The Bears also had 15 turnovers but managed to gain 2 steals during the matchup, while finishing with a total of 30 rebounds (19 defensive, 11 offensive).
Brock Wisne was a key player in the game, scoring 18 points in 31 minutes with 5 assists and a field goal percentage of 72.7%, making 8 of 11 attempts, while grabbing 3 rebounds.
Northern Colorado currently holds a record of 11-10 this season. They average 18.0 fouls per game and shoot 75.7% from the free-throw line. The Bears share the ball well, averaging 17.2 assists per game (43rd nationally), while committing an average of 11.8 turnovers. They have scored a total of 1,746 points this season (83.1 points per game) and average 36.9 rebounds per contest. Offensively, Northern Colorado is shooting 48.8% from the field, good for 34th in the nation.
On defense, the Bears rank 292nd in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 78.0 points. They force 9.9 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 46.0% (293rd in the nation). The Northern Colorado defense concedes 30.6% from three-point range (134 of 438) and allows 74.9% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 10.2 assists and 31.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 7th and 37th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will take the victory tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Eastern Washington
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