- Matchup: Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs Davidson Wildcats
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: John M. Belk Arena, Davidson, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (19-10) will visit the John M. Belk Arena on Wednesday, aiming for a victory against the Davidson Wildcats (18-11).
In their previous encounter, the Saint Joseph’s Hawks triumphed over Rhode Island, clinching a 61-55 victory. They concluded the game with a field goal accuracy of 38.3% (23 of 60) and made 4 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Hawks successfully converted 11 out of 18, resulting in a percentage of 61.1%. They dominated the boards with 40 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end, and accumulated 14 assists while forcing 12 turnovers from their opponents and securing 8 steals. Defensively, the Hawks restricted their opponents to a shooting percentage of 27.4% from the field (17 of 62). Rhode Island made 12 assists and recorded 4 steals during the games, while gathering a total of 44 rebounds (15 offensive, 29 defensive). The Rhode Island squad registered a free throw shooting percentage of 71.4%, hitting 15 of their 21 attempts, and sinking 6 out of 33 shots from long range. The foul count ended with the Hawks at 18 fouls compared to Rhode Island’s 17 fouls.
Dasear Haskins played a crucial role in the Hawks’ victory, shooting 45.5% from the field and contributing 1 assist. He logged 24 minutes on the court, captured 4 rebounds, and scored a total of 14 points on 5 of 11 shooting.
With a season record of 19-10, Saint Joseph’s Hawks bring an average of 73.3 points per game (ranked 249th nationally) while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their 3-point shooting stands at 30.1% (239 of 793) and they boast a free throw percentage of 74.5%. Collectively, the Hawks average 38.9 rebounds per game and have made 456 assists throughout the season, ranking them 95th in D-1 for passing. On average, they commit 11.9 turnovers per game and 14.1 personal fouls per contest.
On the defensive side, the Hawks generate an average of 10.8 turnovers per game while averaging 15.0 personal fouls. In terms of assists allowed, they rank 145th in college basketball, having relinquished 386 assists in the season. The Hawks’ defense yields a shooting percentage of 40.5% (737 out of 1,819) and concedes an average of 36.3 rebounds per game. They allow opponents to shoot 31.8% from beyond the arc, ranking 77th nationally in points allowed per game (69.9).
In their last game, the Davidson Wildcats secured a win with a final score of 71-64 against La Salle. They permitted La Salle a total of 28 rebounds (6 offensive). Davidson shot 33.3% from three-point territory, hitting 5 of 15 attempts, and excelled at the free-throw line, converting 23 of 27 attempts (85.2%). La Salle struggled, making only 18 of their 53 shots for a 34.0% conversion rate. Overall, the Wildcats completed 25 of 53 attempts from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.2%. From long range, Davidson scored 8 out of 20 attempts (40.0%) and capitalized on 13 free throws for a shooting rate of 61.9%. La Salle accumulated 19 personal fouls, granting the Wildcats 21 opportunities at the charity stripe. The Wildcats turned the ball over 13 times, while earning 7 steals. They secured a total of 34 rebounds, consisting of 28 defensive and 6 offensive boards.
Roberts Blums made a significant contribution for Davidson, totaling 17 points in 28 minutes on the court and adding 3 assists. He recorded a field goal percentage of 40.0% by making 6 of 15 attempts and also secured 4 rebounds.
Davidson holds an 18-11 record for the season. The Wildcats average 17.0 personal fouls per game and have a free throw success rate of 66.3%. They gain assists at a rate of 13.9 times per game (177th nationally) and turn the ball over 10.7 times per game. Currently, Davidson has scored 2,110 points this season (72.8 per game) and averages 33.5 rebounds.
Defensively, the Wildcats allow 32.2% shooting from 3-point range (186 of 577) and opponents convert 68.0% of their free throw attempts. Davidson surrenders an average of 11.2 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 33rd and 89th nationally, respectively. The Wildcats rank 38th in college basketball in points allowed per game (67.7) and force 11.7 turnovers while permitting teams to shoot 44.0% from the field (169th in college basketball).
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Davidson
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