- Matchup: Stonehill Skyhawks vs. Chicago State Cougars
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: Jones Convocation Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Chicago State Cougars (5-20) are set to take on the Stonehill Skyhawks (9-16) this Thursday at the Jones Convocation Center.
In their latest game, the Stonehill Skyhawks were defeated by LIU, finishing with a score of 61-54. The Skyhawks shot 34.5% from the field, hitting 19 of their 55 attempts, including just 4 out of 21 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Stonehill excelled, converting 12 of 13 attempts for a stellar 92.3% success rate. They grabbed a total of 31 rebounds, 11 of which were offensive, and recorded 6 assists, while forcing 12 turnovers and achieving 9 steals. Defensively, Stonehill allowed LIU to shoot 44.6% on 25 of 56 attempts. LIU recorded 8 assists and 5 steals, along with 31 rebounds—12 on the offensive end. They shot 72.7% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 11 attempts, and managed 3 successful three-pointers out of 9 tries. The foul count stood at 12 for the Skyhawks and 13 for LIU.
Davante Hackett made significant contributions, shooting 37.5% from the field without registering an assist. Over 27 minutes, he collected 2 rebounds and scored a total of 10 points on 3 of 8 shooting.
The Stonehill Skyhawks come into this matchup with a season record of 9-16. They average 65.8 points per game (ranking 349th nationally) while shooting 41.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 32.1% (180 of 561), and they convert 68.8% of their free throws. As a unit, they average 38.3 rebounds and have 311 assists this season, placing them 265th in Division 1 for assists. Stonehill averages 13.9 turnovers and commits 16.2 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Skyhawks force 9.2 turnovers per game while committing 15.2 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.7% from three-point range and average 68.6 points allowed per game, ranking them 60th in college basketball. Stonehill gives up a field goal percentage of 42.1% (626 of 1,486) and averages 34.0 rebounds allowed per game, placing them 39th in the country for assists conceded with 269 this season.
The last outing for the Chicago State Cougars resulted in an 80-75 victory against Saint Francis. In terms of rebounding, Chicago State allowed Saint Francis to secure 28 boards, including 10 offensive. The Cougars struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 20.0% (6 of 30), but performed well at the free-throw line, making 21 of 28 attempts (75.0%). They limited Saint Francis to 45.3% shooting from the floor (24 of 53) while managing a 43.6% shooting percentage from their own end, converting 24 of 55 attempts. From three-point range, Chicago State hit 6 of 21 shots (28.6%) and excelled from the free-throw line with a 78.8% conversion rate. With 22 personal fouls, Saint Francis sent the Cougars to the line 33 times. The Cougars also logged 12 steals while gathering 29 rebounds (18 defensive, 11 offensive).
Braelon Bush was a key player for the Cougars, scoring 19 points in 28 minutes with 1 assist. He dominated with a field goal percentage of 72.7%, converting 8 of 11 shots, along with 1 rebound.
Chicago State holds a record of 5-20 this season. Offensively, the Cougars are shooting 39.9% from the field, ranking them 358th nationally. They have totaled 1,653 points (66.1 per game) and average 31.5 rebounds per contest. Chicago State averages 10.8 assists per game (354th in Division 1) and 11.0 turnovers per game. The Cougars commit an average of 19.0 fouls and convert 74.8% of their free throws.
Defensively, Chicago State allows 34.8% shooting from three-point range (259 of 744) and permits opponents to shoot 74.4% from the charity stripe. They give up an average of 19.0 assists and 36.7 total rebounds per game, ranking 364th and 308th, respectively. The Cougars are positioned 295th in Division 1, allowing 78.2 points per game. They generate 13.4 turnovers for opponents each game, but allow teams to shoot 47.7% from the floor (340th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Stonehill
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