- Matchup: Arkansas State Red Wolves versus Georgia Southern Eagles
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, Statesboro, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Arkansas State Red Wolves, holding a 12-7 record, are set to visit the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center this Thursday to clash with the Georgia Southern Eagles, who currently stand at 13-7.
In their previous outing, the Arkansas State Red Wolves faced defeat against Troy, concluding with a score of 99-74. The team managed a field goal percentage of 42.6% (26 out of 61) and connected on 10 of 24 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Red Wolves converted 12 of their 22 opportunities, equating to a 54.5% shooting rate. On the boards, they secured 24 rebounds, including 9 offensive rebounds, in addition to distributing 16 assists while forcing their opponents into 7 turnovers and achieving 3 steals. Defensively, Arkansas State allowed Troy to shoot an impressive 55.7% (34 of 61) from the field. Troy, on the other hand, tallied 25 assists and came away with 6 steals, while gathering 36 total rebounds (11 offensive and 25 defensive) without recording any blocked shots. Troy excelled at the free-throw line, nailing 19 of 21 attempts for 90.5%. They successfully completed 12 of 32 shots from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, Arkansas State finished with 15, while Troy committed 20.
A key player in the game was TJ Caldwell, who showcased his skills with a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the field, adding 1 assist to his performance. He spent 18 minutes on the court, grabbing 1 rebound and finishing the match with 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting.
Currently, Arkansas State boasts a record of 12-7 this season. The team averages 14.2 turnovers and commits 19.0 fouls per game. Collectively, they gather 39.7 rebounds per contest and have achieved 288 assists this season, ranking them 97th in the nation for team assists. From long range, Arkansas State converts at a rate of 32.2% (169 of 525) and stands at 76.2% from the free-throw line. They score an impressive average of 83.0 points per game, placing them 74th nationally, shooting 44.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Red Wolves force 12.0 turnovers per game and average 19.1 personal fouls. They rank 241st nationally in assists allowed, surrendering 261 for the season. Arkansas State allows opponents to shoot 46.4% (536 of 1,156) and collects 33.6 rebounds per game. They yield a three-point shooting percentage of 32.4% and rank 318th in the country for points allowed per game, conceding an average of 79.8.
In their last outing, the Georgia Southern Eagles faced a narrow loss to Coastal Carolina, falling 79-75. While rebounding, Georgia Southern allowed Coastal Carolina to grab 45 total rebounds (11 offensive). The Eagles struggled from three-point land, hitting 26.1% of their shots (6 of 23), but excelled at the free-throw line, converting 31 of 38 attempts for an impressive 81.6%. Coastal Carolina shot 21 of 55 from the field for a percentage of 38.2%. Meanwhile, Georgia Southern completed 25 of 70 field goal attempts for a shooting rate of 35.7%. They made 9 of 31 attempts from beyond the arc (29.0%) and connected on 16 free throws out of 28 attempts, resulting in a 57.1% success rate. Coastal Carolina committed 21 fouls, leading to the Eagles’ 28 free-throw attempts. The Eagles recorded 23 defensive boards and 11 offensive rebounds, totaling 34.
Tyren Moore was pivotal for the Eagles in this contest, finishing with a shooting percentage of 57.1% after hitting 12 of 21 shots. He also contributed 3 rebounds, scoring 34 points in 34 minutes along with 1 assist during the game.
This season, Georgia Southern holds a 13-7 record. Offensively, the Eagles are shooting 43.5% from the field, ranking 276th nationally. Georgia Southern has accumulated 1,668 points this season (averaging 83.4 points per game) and secures 36.4 rebounds per game. They average 11.7 assists per game (329th in the country) while committing 10.3 turnovers per contest. The Eagles record 19.7 fouls per game and achieve a 71.7% shooting rate from the free-throw line.
On the defensive end, the Eagles rank 320th in the nation for points allowed per game at 80.0. They force opponents into 14.3 turnovers per game and permit a shooting percentage of 44.3% (219th in Division 1). Georgia Southern allows teams to shoot 32.6% from three-point range (157 of 482) and opponents convert 71.9% of free-throw attempts against them. They yield 12.4 assists and 41.0 rebounds per game, ranking 96th and 360th in Division 1, respectively.
Which team will take the win in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Georgia Southern
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