- Matchup: Army Black Knights vs Colgate Raiders
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Cotterell Court, Hamilton, NY
- Broadcasting on: ESPN+
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The Army Black Knights (10-13) are gearing up to visit Cotterell Court this Wednesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Colgate Raiders (13-10).
In their previous matchup, the Army Black Knights faced off against Holy Cross, winning narrowly with a score of 69-68. They recorded 18 personal fouls while their opponent committed 17. The Black Knights successfully converted 8 out of their 18 three-point attempts. Holy Cross managed an impressive 84.2% from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 19 shots. In terms of rebounds, Holy Cross secured 33 boards (8 offensive, 25 defensive). The Black Knights allowed their opponents to achieve a shooting percentage of 36.7% from beyond the arc, with Holy Cross making 22 of 60 attempts. The Army team forced 9 turnovers and tallied 6 steals while accumulating 43 rebounds overall (15 offensive). At the free-throw line, Army struggled, making 6 of 16 shots for a conversion rate of 37.5%. They finished the game with a 38.7% field-goal percentage, sinking 24 out of 62 attempts and landing 15 out of 40 from three-point distance.
Ryan Curry emerged as a significant contributor, shooting 52.9% from the field, dishing out 4 assists, and playing for 35 minutes while pulling down 5 rebounds. He walked away with a stellar 27 points from 9 of 17 shooting.
Currently, Army holds a season record of 10-13. They turn over the ball 11.8 times per game and average 18.0 personal fouls per game. Collectively, Army collects 36.7 rebounds per contest and has distributed 353 assists this season, ranking 77th nationally in assists. From three-point range, the Black Knights connect at 34.0% (254 of 747) and shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line. They average 74.3 points per game, which places them 241st in Division 1, while converting 42.0% of their field goals.
Defensively, the Black Knights manage to force 10.7 turnovers per contest while accruing 16.3 fouls. They allow 35.5% shooting on three-point attempts and rank 298th in the nation in opponent’s points allowed per game at 78.2. The Army defense allows a field goal percentage of 46.1% (618 of 1,341) and concedes an average of 35.3 rebounds per game. They rank 282nd in assists allowed, giving up 334 throughout the season.
In their last game, the Colgate Raiders faced a narrow defeat to Lehigh, finishing 77-76. In the rebounding department, Colgate allowed Lehigh to secure a total of 22 boards (5 offensive). Colgate showcased a strong three-point shooting game with a 52.0% conversion rate, knocking down 13 of 25 attempts, alongside a successful free-throw performance, converting 10 of 13 (76.9%). Lehigh shot 50.9% from the field by making 27 of 53 attempts against Colgate’s defense. Overall, Colgate managed a field goal shooting percentage of 49.1%, going 28 for 57. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 15 (20.0%). Lehigh committed 16 fouls, allowing the Raiders 20 trips to the free-throw line, where they made 17 attempts for a conversion rate of 85.0%. Colgate grabbed 30 total rebounds, with 21 defensive and 9 offensive.
Jalen Cox played a pivotal role for the Raiders, dropping 34 points in 42 minutes of action and contributing 2 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 47.8% by making 11 of 23 shots, in addition to collecting 9 rebounds.
Colgate’s season record stands at 13-10. The Raiders average 16.7 personal fouls per game and convert 73.2% of their free-throw attempts. Their assist average is 15.0, ranking 128th in college basketball, along with a turnover rate of 10.4 per contest. They have scored a total of 1,765 points this season (76.7 per game) and secure 33.9 rebounds each outing. Offensively, Colgate boasts an impressive shooting percentage of 48.9%, placing them 31st in the nation.
The defense of Colgate surrenders 33.8% on three-point attempts (183 of 542) and lets opponents convert 72.3% of their free throws. They allow 13.7 assists and 33.8 rebounds each game, ranking 208th and 138th, respectively, in those categories defensively. Colgate is positioned 194th in college basketball in terms of points allowed per game at 74.0. They force an average of 11.0 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field (205th nationally).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Colgate
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