- Matchup: Creighton Bluejays vs UConn Huskies
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Venue: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the UConn Huskies (24-2) will take on the Creighton Bluejays (13-13) at Gampel Pavilion.
In their previous game, the Creighton Bluejays faced off against Villanova, suffering a defeat with a final score of 80-69. The Bluejays recorded 15 personal fouls, slightly trailing Villanova’s 16. They managed to connect on 6 of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc. Villanova, on the other hand, converted 73.7% of its free throws, hitting 14 out of 19 attempts. The Wildcats secured 38 rebounds (11 of those offensive) and did not register any blocks. They also dished out 14 assists and snagged 7 steals in the contest. Defensively, Creighton allowed Villanova to shoot 46.2% from the field, as they made 30 of 65 attempts. The Bluejays had a total of 16 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and achieved 5 steals. On the boards, they grabbed 37 rebounds, including 12 offensive. From the free-throw line, Creighton converted 7 of 12 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 58.3%. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 41.5% (27 for 65) and made 8 of their 27 three-point shots.
Nik Graves was a notable contributor, shooting 50.0% from the field while providing 5 assists. Over 30 minutes, he recorded 3 rebounds and scored 15 points on 5 of 10 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Creighton holds a record of 13-13. They average 11.4 turnovers each game and commit 14.5 personal fouls per contest. The team averages 35.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 411 assists this season, ranking 74th nationally in assists. The Bluejays have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.7% (262 for 755) and a free-throw percentage of 74.5%. They score an average of 76.0 points per game (179th in college) while shooting 45.7% from the field.
Defensively, the Bluejays force an average of 9.7 turnovers each game and draw 16.2 fouls. They allow opposing teams to shoot 35.6% on threes and rank 224th nationally in points allowed per game (75.2). The Bluejays’ opponents shoot 45.5% from the field (745 out of 1,638 attempts) and average 35.8 rebounds against them each game. They are 255th in the country in assists allowed, having given up 369 this season.
In their last outing, the UConn Huskies secured a victory over Georgetown with a final score of 79-75. UConn collected 21 defensive rebounds alongside 10 offensive boards, totaling 31 rebounds in the game. They committed 10 turnovers and recorded 4 steals. Georgetown fouled 21 times, allowing UConn to visit the free-throw line 25 times, converting 18 for a free-throw percentage of 72.0%. From beyond the arc, UConn hit 11 of 34 attempts (32.4%). Overall, they shot 25 for 53 from the field, equating to 47.2%. The Huskies allowed Georgetown to hit 24 of 55 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 43.6%. UConn allowed Georgetown to grab 28 rebounds in total (9 offensive).
Solomon Ball had a significant impact for UConn, making 7 of 17 attempts with a field goal percentage of 41.2% while also grabbing 6 rebounds. He scored 20 points during his 37 minutes on the court and added 4 assists.
UConn currently possesses a record of 24-2 for the season. They average 18.4 fouls per game and shoot 70.1% from the free-throw line. The team has tallied 2,061 points this season (79.3 per game) and consistently assists each other 18.5 times per contest (9th in the nation), while committing 11.0 turnovers per game. The Huskies are shooting 49.0% from the floor, ranking them 27th in the nation.
Defensively, UConn ranks 17th nationally in points allowed per game with 65.2. They force an average of 12.5 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 40.0% from the field (23rd in college). UConn limits teams to 29.7% shooting from beyond the arc (148 of 499) and allows 71.7% from the charity stripe. They yield 10.4 assists and 31.3 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 36th in the country, respectively.
Who will prevail in today’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on UConn
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