- Matchup: Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At CHI Health Center Omaha, the Creighton Bluejays (13-12) are set to clash with the Villanova Wildcats (19-5) this Saturday.
In their recent game, the Villanova Wildcats faced Marquette, securing a victory with a close score of 77-74. Villanova achieved a 39.0% shooting rate from the field (23 of 59) and successfully converted 13 of 34 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 18 of 31 attempts, which translates to a 58.1% conversion rate. On the boards, they secured 29 rebounds, including 12 offensive ones. Additionally, Villanova dished out 17 assists and forced 18 turnovers while collecting 13 steals. On the defensive end, the Wildcats allowed their opponents to shoot 49.0% (24 of 49) from the field. Marquette was able to register 15 assists and 7 steals, finishing with a total of 27 rebounds (5 offensive and 22 defensive) without any blocks. Marquette excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 90.0% by making 18 of 20 attempts and knocked down 8 of 23 shots from beyond the arc. Villanova was penalized with 17 fouls while Marquette incurred 22.
Tyler Perkins was a standout performer, scoring 22 points on 7 of 16 shooting in 34 minutes on the floor. He also grabbed 8 rebounds and recorded 3 assists, ending the game with a shooting percentage of 43.8%.
Villanova enters this contest with a solid record of 19-5 this season. They average only 10.3 turnovers per game and commit around 16.0 fouls on average. As a unit, Villanova collects 35.4 rebounds per game and has tallied 365 assists this season, placing them 133rd nationally for assists per game. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.5% (240 of 658) and a free-throw percentage of 69.0%. On average, they score 77.7 points per game, ranked 145th in Division 1, while shooting 46.0% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Wildcats force an average of 12.6 turnovers per game and draw 17.1 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 33.7% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 69th in points allowed per game (69.1). The Wildcats’ defense yields a shooting percentage of 44.2% (603 of 1,364) from opposing teams, conceding 33.8 rebounds each game. They rank 101st in college basketball for assists allowed, with 305 given up this season.
In their recent outing, the Creighton Bluejays suffered a narrow defeat to DePaul, ending 72-71. They managed to grab 22 total rebounds (17 defensive and 5 offensive) but lost possession 9 times while securing 8 steals. DePaul committed 15 fouls, sending the Bluejays to the line for 15 attempts, where they converted 11 for a success rate of 73.3%. From three-point range, Creighton shot 14 of 27 (51.9%). In total, they shot 23 of 49 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 46.9%. However, they allowed DePaul to achieve a shooting percentage of 52.8% by converting 28 of 53 attempts overall. Creighton managed only 27.8% shooting from beyond the arc (5 of 18) and shot 68.8% (11 of 16) from the free-throw line. On the boards, they allowed DePaul to secure 28 rebounds, including 8 offensive.
Austin Swartz emerged as a key contributor for the Bluejays, scoring 15 points on 6 of 10 shooting, finishing with a shooting percentage of 60.0%. He also grabbed 1 rebound and contributed 3 assists during his 24 minutes on the court.
Creighton comes into this game with a record of 13-12 on the season. They average 14.5 fouls per game and convert 75.0% of their free throws. Their assist average stands at 15.8 per contest (80th nationally), while they turn the ball over 11.4 times per game. With a total of 1,908 points scored this season (76.3 per game), Creighton grabs 34.8 rebounds on average. Their offensive efficiency reflects a shooting percentage of 45.9%, ranking them 142nd among college teams.
Defensively, Creighton allows 35.8% on three-point attempts (181 of 505) and foes convert 68.7% of their free throws. They permit 14.2 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, ranking 250th and 245th respectively in Division 1. In points allowed, Creighton ranks 221st in the nation, conceding 75.0 points per game, while forcing an average of 9.8 turnovers, allowing opponents to shoot 45.5% from the floor, placing them 268th in the nation.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Villanova
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