- Matchup: Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs American Eagles
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: Bender Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Wednesday, the American Eagles (16-13) face off against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (13-16) at Bender Arena.
In their previous game, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks secured a narrow victory against Boston, finishing 70-67. Lehigh committed 8 fouls, while Boston had 16. The Hawks converted 7 out of 21 attempts from beyond the arc. Boston shot 80.0% from the free-throw line, making 4 of 5. They pulled down 24 rebounds (7 offensive, 17 defensive) without any blocks and dished out 11 assists along with 7 steals. Defensively, Lehigh allowed Boston to shoot 50.0% from the field, hitting 28 out of 56 attempts. The Hawks recorded 15 assists and forced 8 turnovers, while grabbing 24 rebounds (7 offensive). At the free-throw line, Lehigh excelled, making 12 of 13 shots for an impressive 92.3% rate and culminated the game with a 50.0% field goal percentage (25 of 50) along with 8 successful 3-pointers out of 19 attempts.
Nasir Whitlock stood out in this game, scoring 30 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He played for 39 minutes without any rebounds but managed to deliver 4 assists, showcasing a field goal percentage of 56.3%.
Entering this matchup, Lehigh holds a record of 13-16 for the season. They average 12.3 turnovers per game and commit 16.2 personal fouls. As a team, the Mountain Hawks grab 31.7 rebounds per game and have a total of 407 assists this season, ranking them 134th nationally in assists. They are shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc (228 of 656) and 72.8% from the free-throw line. Lehigh scores an average of 72.6 points per game (ranking 266th in Division 1) while shooting 45.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Mountain Hawks force 11.8 turnovers per game and draw 17.0 personal fouls. They rank 151st in the nation for assists allowed, allowing 363 assists this season. Lehigh’s defense permits an opposing field goal percentage of 44.9% (784 of 1,747) and averages 37.0 rebounds per game, yielding 33.9% from beyond the arc and allowing 74.8 points per game, placing them 216th nationally.
In their most recent game, the American Eagles secured a 75-61 victory over Lafayette. They collected a total of 30 rebounds, comprised of 24 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds. The Eagles had only 6 turnovers and made 5 steals during this match. Lafayette committed 14 fouls, sending the Eagles to the charity stripe 11 times; they converted 8 free throws for a 72.7% success rate. American excelled from three-point range, making 13 of 26 attempts (50.0%). The Eagles finished 27 for 55 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 49.1%. Defensively, American allowed Lafayette to shoot 50.0%, with 24 successful baskets out of 48 attempts, while also giving up only 24 overall rebounds.
Geoff Sprouse was a standout for the Eagles, contributing 28 points in 31 minutes of playing time and providing 4 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 76.9%, sinking 10 out of 13 attempts, along with 4 rebounds.
American holds a record of 16-13 this season. The Eagles average 18.9 personal fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line with a 75.6% conversion rate. They dish out assists 13.7 times per game (ranking 200th nationally) and only average 11.0 turnovers. The Eagles have scored a total of 2,176 points this season, averaging 75.0 points per game while pulling down 31.9 rebounds per contest. They maintain a shooting percentage of 45.1% from the field, ranking them 191st in college basketball.
Defensively, American allows a 33.2% shooting rate from three-point range (189 of 569) and opponents convert 72.3% of free-throw attempts. They permit an average of 13.0 assists and 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 146th and 144th nationally respectively. The Eagles’ defense allows 71.1 points per game, ranking them 106th in the country. They force 13.2 turnovers each game while conceding a shooting rate of 45.7% from the field (273rd nationally).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take American
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