- Matchup: Rhode Island Rams vs George Washington Colonials
- Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Venue: Charles E. Smith Center, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The George Washington Colonials (13-11) aim to secure a victory against the Rhode Island Rams (14-9) at Charles E. Smith Center this Tuesday.
The Rhode Island Rams recently triumphed against Richmond, clinching an 82-77 win. They finished the game with a shooting accuracy of 44.7% (21 of 47) and successfully made 6 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Rams converted an impressive 34 of 42 free throws for a stellar rate of 81.0%. On the rebounding front, they secured 32 boards, including 10 offensive. Additionally, they recorded 12 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals. Defensively, Rhode Island allowed Richmond to shoot 45.6% from the field (26 of 57). Richmond dished out 15 assists and stole the ball 7 times, alongside pulling down 24 rebounds (4 offensive, 20 defensive), but did not block any shots. Richmond excelled at the free throw line, converting 13 of 15 attempts for 86.7%. They made 12 of 29 shots from three-point territory. The Rams committed 17 personal fouls while Richmond tallied 28.
Key player Tyler Cochran made a significant impact, showcasing a 61.5% field goal percentage with 1 assist. He played 28 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and racked up 34 points on 8 of 13 shooting.
The Rhode Island Rams enter this bout with a record of 14-9 so far this season. They average 12.6 turnovers per game and commit 18.3 fouls. The Rams pull down 32.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 260 assists throughout the season, ranking 347th nationally in assists. They shoot 31.4% from three-point range (168 of 535) and 72.8% from the free throw line. Overall, the Rams average 72.5 points per game (270th in D-1) while shooting at 45.2% efficiency from the field.
Defensively, the Rams are adept at forcing 14.3 turnovers per game while collecting 19.1 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc and currently rank 52nd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (68.1). The Rams concede a field goal percentage of 43.8% (516 of 1,178) and average 31.7 rebounds per game collectively, ranking 70th in college basketball in assists allowed with 283 on the season.
The George Washington Colonials faced a tough defeat in their last game, falling 88-86 to Duquesne. In terms of rebounding, they allowed Duquesne to collect 26 rebounds (10 offensive). The Colonials shot 33.3% from three-point land, making 7 of 21 attempts, and finished 23 of 30 at the free throw line (76.7%). Defensively, they allowed Duquesne to connect on 29 of 60 shots, achieving 48.3% shooting. The Colonials themselves shot 44.4% from the field, completing 28 of 63 attempts. From three-point range, George Washington sunk 13 of 35 attempts (37.1%) and made 17 free throws for an excellent 89.5% clip. Duquesne committed 15 fouls, resulting in the Colonials getting to the line for 19 attempts. They also turned the ball over 15 times while managing just 3 steals, while compiling 38 total rebounds (20 defensive, 18 offensive).
Jean Aranguren was a standout for the Colonials during the game, hitting 6 of 9 attempts for a 66.7% shooting rate, while grabbing 10 rebounds. He tallied 18 points across 34 minutes, contributing 10 assists.
George Washington holds a record of 13-11 so far this year. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 46.9% from the field, ranking 83rd nationally. The Colonials have accumulated 2,016 points this season (84.0 per game) and average 38.2 rebounds per game. Their assist count stands at 15.9 per game (78th in college basketball) with 12.7 turnovers per game. The Colonials commit 18.4 personal fouls each outing and convert 73.5% of their free throws.
Defensively, George Washington allows opponents to shoot 32.4% from three-point range (192 of 592) and gives up 71.8% from the free throw line. They lose 15.4 assists and allow 32.4 rebounds per game, placing them 308th and 63rd respectively nationwide. The Colonials rank 192nd in Division 1 for points allowed per contest, giving up 74.0 points and forcing 13.0 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 44.3% from the field (205th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose George Washington
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