- Matchup: Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Venue: Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Davidson Wildcats (20-14 last season) are set to visit Beasley Coliseum this Monday to face the Washington State Cougars (12-20 from the prior season).
In their last outing, the Davidson Wildcats suffered a narrow defeat against Oklahoma State, falling 84-80. Davidson recorded a field goal percentage of 42.9%, hitting 30 of 70 attempts, while sinking 15 of 40 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 5 of 7 shots for a respectable 71.4% rate. On the boards, the Wildcats secured a total of 28 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards. They managed to dish out 19 assists and forced the opposition into 8 turnovers, alongside 7 steals. Defensively, Davidson struggled, allowing a shooting rate of 50.0%, with Oklahoma State connecting on 28 of 56 attempts. They also had 13 assists and 5 steals, while grabbing 36 rebounds (4 offensive, 32 defensive) without any blocks. Oklahoma State had a free-throw percentage of 70.0% by making 21 of 30 attempts and made 7 of 15 three-point tries. The Wildcats committed 20 personal fouls compared to 10 for Oklahoma State.
Roberts Blums stood out in this matchup, scoring 22 points on 7 of 16 shooting. He played for 23 minutes and pulled down 2 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.8% while dishing out 2 assists.
Davidson enters this game following a strong season, closing at 20-14. They averaged 10.2 turnovers and 16.9 personal fouls per game. As a unit, Davidson grabbed 33.2 boards per contest and recorded a total of 472 assists last season, placing them 149th nationally for passing. The Wildcats excelled from beyond the arc with a 36.0% success rate (308 of 855) and a free-throw conversion of 65.4%. They averaged 72.0 points per game, ranking 277th in Division 1, while shooting 45.5% from the field.
On the defensive front, the Wildcats compelled opponents to average 11.6 turnovers and drew 16.7 fouls per game. They ranked 69th nationally by allowing 394 assists throughout the season. Opponents shot at 43.9% from the field (812 of 1,849) and the Wildcats conceded an average of 33.9 rebounds per game. They also allowed a three-point shooting percentage of 32.4% and were 38th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, surrendering 67.9.
In their recent game, the Washington State Cougars faced a setback, losing 74-68 against Portland. In terms of rebounding, they allowed Portland to collect a total of 37 boards (6 offensive). Washington State managed a 26.7% shooting rate from three-point territory, converting 4 out of 15 attempts, and excelled at the charity stripe, hitting 18 of 21 for an 85.7% success rate. Portland shot 47.3% overall, making 26 of 55 attempts. Washington State recorded a shooting rate of 37.9%, hitting 25 out of 66 shots from the field. From beyond the arc, the Cougars made 9 of 31 attempts (29.0%) and enjoyed an 81.8% success rate at the free-throw line. Portland racked up 11 fouls, granting the Cougars a total of 11 free throw opportunities. Defensively, Washington State recorded 6 steals while allowing 29 rebounds overall (24 defensive, 5 offensive).
Ace Glass III delivered a strong performance, scoring 19 points on 7 of 16 shooting, along with a single rebound and 5 assists in 35 minutes of play.
Last season, Washington State finished with a record of 12-20. Offensively, they posted a field goal percentage of 46.7%, placing them 84th nationally. The Cougars scored a total of 2,435 points (76.1 per game) and averaged 34.3 rebounds. Their assist rate was 13.9 per game, ranking 181st in Division 1, with an average of 13.0 turnovers. Washington State averaged 17.8 fouls and achieved a free-throw percentage of 74.2%.
Defensively, the Cougars allowed 35.2% from the three-point line and permitted opponents to hit 74.7% of their free throws. They allowed 11.4 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, ranking 104th and 56th respectively. The Cougars restricted their opponents to 77.5 points per game, ranking 279th in Division 1. They forced an average of 10.1 turnovers while permitting an average shooting percentage of 46.3% from the floor (placing them 301st in Division 1).
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Davidson
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