- Matchup: North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Winthrop Eagles
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Winthrop Coliseum, Rock Hill, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Winthrop Eagles (0-1) will host the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (0-1) at Winthrop Coliseum in an exciting match-up.
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks recently faced a tough opponent in Minnesota, suffering a defeat with a score of 85-50. North Dakota concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 28.8% (17 of 59) and struggled with three-pointers, shooting only 10.7% (3 of 28). At the free-throw line, they managed to convert 68.4% of their attempts, making 13 out of 19. On the boards, they secured 29 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones, and recorded 8 assists. They forced their opponents into 8 turnovers and secured 5 steals. Defensively, North Dakota allowed Minnesota to achieve an impressive 54.8% shooting efficiency (34 of 62). Minnesota distributed 29 assists and had 5 steals, while collecting 38 rebounds (5 offensive and 33 defensive). They shot 53.8% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 13, and hit 10 of their 25 attempts from three-point range. In terms of fouls, North Dakota committed 18, while Minnesota had 20.
Key player Jayden Moore made a notable impact, shooting 42.9% from the floor, tallying 2 assists, and totaling 13 points with 6 of 14 shooting during his 22 minutes on the court.
North Dakota enters this clash with an overall record of 0-1 for the season. The team is averaging 50.0 points per game, ranking 355th in Division 1, while their shooting percentage remains at 28.8%. Their three-point shooting is currently at 10.7%, with 3 of 28 successful attempts, alongside a free-throw percentage of 68.4%. They average 36.0 rebounds and only 8 assists, placing them 348th nationally in assists per game. The Fighting Hawks lose possession an average of 13.0 times per game while committing 18.0 fouls.
Defensively, the Fighting Hawks apply pressure by forcing 9.0 turnovers per game and committing 20.0 fouls. They rank 323rd nationally in allowing assists, giving up 29 so far this season. Opponents have shot 54.8% against them, while North Dakota surrenders 43.0 rebounds per game. Their opponents boast a 40.0% success rate on three-pointers, and they rank 311th in Division 1 for points allowed, averaging 85.0.
In their last outing, the Winthrop Eagles fell to Queens, ending the match at 103-98. They allowed Queens to gather 27 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. Winthrop converted 37.0% of their three-point attempts (10 of 27) and shot 65.4% from the free-throw line, going 17 of 26. Queens managed 38 of 68 field goal attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 55.9%. Winthrop, on the other hand, recorded a shooting rate of 52.8%, making 38 out of 72 attempts. They achieved a 47.1% success rate from beyond the arc, sinking 16 of 34 shots. Queens committed 14 fouls, allowing Winthrop 11 free throw attempts, and the Eagles secured a total of 31 rebounds — 22 defensive and 9 offensive.
Keshawn Fisher was a standout player, scoring 32 points by hitting 12 of 15 attempts (80.0%) and pulling down 6 rebounds during 35 minutes of action.
This season, the Winthrop Eagles also hold a record of 0-1. They are shooting 52.8% from the field, ranking 71st in the nation, and have recorded 98 total points, averaging 38.0 boards per game. They average 22.0 assists per game, putting them 54th in college basketball, with 14.0 turnovers per game and 18.0 personal fouls. Their free-throw shooting rate is currently at 54.5%.
Defensively, Winthrop allows 37.0% on three-point attempts and their opponents convert 65.4% from the charity stripe. They give up 16.0 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, which ranks them 282nd and 183rd, respectively. The Eagles sit at the bottom (361st) in points allowed per game, averaging 103.0 and permitting opponents to shoot 55.9% from the field (355th in Division 1).
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Winthrop
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