- Matchup: New Hampshire Wildcats vs Vermont Catamounts
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Venue: Patrick Gymnasium, Burlington, VT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Vermont Catamounts (14-9) will face off against the New Hampshire Wildcats (8-13) at Patrick Gymnasium.
In their most recent game, the New Hampshire Wildcats fell to Bryant with a score of 92-84. During this game, New Hampshire recorded a field goal shooting percentage of 48.3% (29 of 60) and hit 6 of their 20 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 28 attempts for a 71.4% success rate. On the rebounding front, the Wildcats totaled 28 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. They also contributed 13 assists, generated 11 turnovers, and made 9 steals. Defensively, New Hampshire allowed Bryant to shoot 46.4% from the field (26 of 56). Bryant had 14 assists and 7 steals in the game, and they grabbed 35 rebounds (9 offensive and 26 defensive) without any blocks. Bryant ended the game hitting 86.5% of their free throws, making 32 out of 37 attempts, and also converted 8 out of 20 shots from beyond the arc. New Hampshire was whistled for 25 fouls, while Bryant committed 22.
One standout player for New Hampshire was Jack Graham, who achieved 56.3% shooting from the floor, contributing 1 assist and securing 1 rebound in 32 minutes of play, scoring 22 points on 9 of 16 shooting.
As they head into this contest, New Hampshire holds a record of 8-13 this season. They average 11.3 turnovers per game and commit approximately 18.8 fouls each match. Collectively, they secure 35.8 rebounds per game and total 243 assists, ranking them 352nd in the nation in terms of assists. From three-point range, the Wildcats are shooting 31.8% (169 of 532) and have a free-throw percentage of 69.4%. They currently average 71.0 points per game, landing them 302nd in college basketball, and connect on 41.7% of their field goal attempts.
On defense, the Wildcats force 11.7 turnovers per game and draw 16.6 fouls. They yield 32.6% on three-point attempts and are currently ranked 178th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (73.4). They allow a field goal percentage of 44.3% (532 of 1,202) and give up 37.4 rebounds per match, ranking them 43rd in college basketball for assists surrendered, having allowed 254 during the season.
Last time out, the Vermont Catamounts lost 79-77 to NJIT. In terms of rebounds, Vermont allowed NJIT to grab 32 rebounds overall (6 offensive). The Catamounts went 44.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 18, and shot 15 of 19 from the free-throw line (78.9%). NJIT managed to shoot 46.7% from the field (28 of 60 attempts). Vermont finished with 26 of 63 shooting for a field goal percentage of 41.3%. Regarding three-point shooting, the Catamounts made 8 out of 29 attempts (27.6%), and converted 17 of their free-throw attempts for a rate of 68.0%. NJIT committed 22 fouls, leading to 25 free-throw attempts for Vermont, who turned the ball over 7 times and made 3 steals during the game. The Catamounts totaled 31 rebounds (20 defensive and 11 offensive).
Sean Blake was a key player for Vermont, scoring 23 points in 36 minutes of play with 4 assists. He shot 62.5% from the field, converting 10 of 16 attempts and also pulled down 8 rebounds.
With a season record of 14-9, Vermont’s offense boasts a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field, ranking 119th nationally. They have scored 1,717 points this season (an average of 74.7 per game) and average 35.3 rebounds per game. They dish out assists 12.9 times per game (ranking 273rd) and average 9.4 turnovers per contest. The Catamounts commit 17.2 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 73.0%.
Defensively, Vermont ranks 97th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, allowing 70.7. They force 9.1 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field (141st in college basketball). Their opponents connect on 34.8% of their three-point attempts (187 of 537) and are hitting 74.4% of free throw attempts against them. Vermont concedes an average of 12.4 assists and 31.3 rebounds per game, ranking 101st for assists allowed and 33rd for rebounds allowed in D-1.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Vermont
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