- Matchup: Colgate Raiders vs Boston Terriers
- Event Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: Case Gym, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In Boston, at Case Gym, the Boston Terriers (11-15) will take on the Colgate Raiders (16-10) this Monday.
Recently, the Colgate Raiders claimed a 74-70 victory over Holy Cross in their most recent outing. Colgate shot an impressive 45.8% from the field (27 of 59) and made 6 of their 19 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 14 of 17 shots, achieving an 82.4% success rate. On the boards, they secured 27 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and dished out 9 assists while forcing their opponents into 12 turnovers and making 9 steals. Defensively, Colgate held Holy Cross to a 35.6% shooting percentage (21 of 59). Holy Cross recorded 10 assists and 5 steals but struggled with rebounds, totaling 38 (13 offensive, 25 defensive) without any blocks. They also shot 85.2% from the free-throw line, converting 23 of 27 attempts, and struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 24 attempts. Colgate committed 18 fouls while Holy Cross had 16.
Sam Wright was a standout performer, shooting 70.0% from the field and contributing 18 points on 7 of 10 shooting while grabbing 6 rebounds over 26 minutes.
This season, Colgate stands with a record of 16-10, averaging 76.4 points per game (174th in Division 1) at an impressive 48.5% from the field. The Raiders have a three-point shooting percentage of 35.6% (185 of 520) and hit 73.3% from the free-throw line. Colgate collects an average of 34.2 rebounds per game and has recorded 380 assists this season, ranking 110th in college basketball in assists. Additionally, they average 10.5 turnovers and commit 16.9 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Raiders force their opponents into an average of 11.2 turnovers per game and draw 16.2 fouls. They limit opponents to 32.3% on three-point attempts and rank 144th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (72.6). Colgate’s opponents shoot 43.1% from the field (661 of 1,532) and the team averages 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 221st in terms of assists given up, with a total of 348 this season.
In their last game, the Boston Terriers achieved an 85-68 victory over Army. In terms of rebounding, Boston allowed Army 26 total rebounds (10 offensive). The Terriers shot 32.4% from three-point range, hitting 12 out of 37 attempts, and converted 12 of 16 free throw attempts (75.0%). They limited Army to just 37.9% shooting overall, allowing them to make 22 of 58 shots. Boston finished 29 for 44 from the field for a shooting percentage of 65.9%. From the three-point line, they connected on 8 of 17 attempts (47.1%). Army was whistled for 20 fouls, resulting in Boston getting 26 free throw attempts. The Terriers recorded 6 steals and committed 9 turnovers while grabbing a total of 23 rebounds (22 defensive, 1 offensive).
Ben Defty was a key player for the Terriers, scoring 24 points in 32 minutes while providing 2 assists. He showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 90.0%, making 9 of 10 shots, along with 4 rebounds.
This season, Boston holds a record of 11-15. Offensively, they are shooting 49.0% from the field, ranking 28th in Division 1. The Terriers have scored a total of 1,978 points this year, averaging 76.1 points per game, and are pulling down 32.4 rebounds per game. They average 14.8 assists per contest (133rd in college) while turning the ball over 11.8 times and committing about 16.8 fouls per game at a 71.0% free-throw shooting rate.
Defensively, the Terriers rank 238th in college basketball for points allowed, allowing 75.8 per game. They force their opponents into 9.1 turnovers every night and have permitted teams to shoot 46.8% from the field (316th in Division 1). Opponents shoot 37.3% from the three-point line (231 of 620) and are converting 71.9% of their free throws against Boston. Additionally, they allow 13.0 assists and 30.8 rebounds per contest, ranking 148th and 24th respectively on defense.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA match-up?
Prediction: Take Colgate
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