- Matchup: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Eastern Washington Eagles
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Reese Court in Cheney, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (10-19) will face off against the Eastern Washington Eagles (12-17) this Saturday at Reese Court.
The Lumberjacks recently suffered a defeat against Idaho, concluding with a score of 78-58. In that matchup, they recorded a field goal percentage of 38.5% (20 of 52), including 7 out of 17 from beyond the arc. They converted 11 of 15 free throw attempts, achieving a percentage of 73.3%. Northern Arizona secured 21 rebounds, 3 of which were offensive, while assisting on 8 baskets. They also forced 8 turnovers and made 5 steals. On defense, they allowed Idaho to shoot 52.6% from the field on 30 of 57 attempts, while Idaho recorded 15 assists and 5 steals. Idaho notched 35 total rebounds (8 offensive and 27 defensive) with no blocks, and shot 54.5% from the free throw line, converting 6 of 11 attempts. The Lumberjacks committed 12 personal fouls, and Idaho had 14.
Chris Komin highlighted the game with his performance, achieving 57.1% shooting from the field, delivering 2 assists, and securing 2 rebounds during his 40 minutes on the court, totaling 11 points with 4 of 7 shooting.
Northern Arizona enters this matchup with a record of 10-19 for the season. They average 72.2 points per game, ranking them 271st in college basketball, shooting 46.7% from the field overall. The Lumberjacks hit 37.1% of their three-point attempts (218 of 587) and make 68.3% of their free throws. As a team, they pull down 30.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 382 assists this season, ranking 233rd in collegiate basketball for team passing. Additionally, they turn the ball over an average of 10.4 times per game while committing 17.5 fouls.
Defensively, the Lumberjacks can force an average of 11.9 turnovers per game and draw 16.6 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 37.8% from three-point territory and rank 244th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (76.1). Their defense has given up a shooting percentage of 47.8% (787 of 1,646) and concedes 34.9 rebounds per game as a collective. They rank 216th in the nation for assists allowed, having relinquished 393 so far this season.
In their last outing, the Eastern Washington Eagles clinched a victory against Northern Colorado with a final score of 82-72. In that game, they secured 21 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 26. The Eagles turned the ball over 8 times and achieved 9 steals. Northern Colorado committed 18 fouls, allowing Eastern Washington to attempt 24 free throws, converting 20 for an impressive 83.3%. From the three-point line, they connected on only 2 of 11 attempts (18.2%). They concluded the game by shooting 30 for 53 from the field, resulting in a 56.6% shooting percentage. On defense, Eastern Washington conceded 29 field goals at a rate of 50.9%, while allowing Northern Colorado to make 5 of 20 three-point attempts (25.0%).
Kiree Huie made a significant impact for the Eagles in this contest, scoring 23 points over 34 minutes on the court, dishing out 2 assists, and grabbing 10 rebounds while shooting 64.3% (9 of 14) from the field.
Eastern Washington holds a record of 12-17 this season. Offensively, the Eagles boast a shooting percentage of 47.2%, ranking them 66th in college basketball. This season, they have accumulated 2,255 total points (approximately 77.8 points per game) while averaging 32.2 rebounds. They provide 13.3 assists per game (227th nationally) but average 12.4 turnovers. The Eagles commit 18.0 fouls per game and succeed at the free throw line 75.4% of the time.
Defensively, Eastern Washington allows a shooting percentage of 34.7% from three-point range (224 of 645) and permits opponents to convert 76.7% of their free throw opportunities. They surrender 14.0 assists and 32.4 total rebounds per game, ranking 235th and 66th nationally, respectively. The Eagles are positioned 317th in college basketball in points allowed per game (79.4). They force their opponents into an average of 11.3 turnovers each game while allowing them to shoot 47.9% from the field (344th in college hoops).
Who do you think will triumph in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Choose Northern Arizona
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