- Matchup: Bellarmine Knights vs West Georgia Wolves
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Venue: The Coliseum, Carrollton, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Thursday, the Coliseum will host an exciting face-off between the West Georgia Wolves (6-6) and the Bellarmine Knights (5-7).
In their last outing, the Bellarmine Knights faced a tough opponent in Kentucky, suffering a 99-85 defeat. The Knights committed 20 fouls compared to Kentucky’s 23. From the three-point line, they successfully made 16 of 30 attempts. Kentucky converted 70.8% of their free throws, totaling 17 out of 24 attempts. On the boards, Kentucky registered 29 rebounds (11 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Kentucky also showcased impressive ball movement with 24 assists and 8 steals during the match. Defensively, Bellarmine struggled, allowing Kentucky a shooting percentage of 58.9% with their opponents hitting 33 of 56 shots. Bellarmine managed 15 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and achieved 8 steals. In terms of rebounding, they attained 20, with 7 from offensive efforts. The Knights excelled at the free-throw line, knocking down 26 of 30 attempts, resulting in an impressive 86.7% shooting percentage. Overall, Bellarmine finished with a field goal percentage of 52.0%, making 26 out of 50 attempts, while hitting 7 of 19 from beyond the arc.
Jack Karasinski stood out during the match, achieving a shooting percentage of 66.7% with 2 assists. Logging 30 minutes on the floor, he grabbed 4 rebounds and contributed 24 points on 6 out of 9 shooting.
Entering this game, Bellarmine has recorded a 5-7 win-loss record this season. They turn the ball over 12.1 times per game and average 15.5 fouls per contest. The Knights also secure 28.3 rebounds per game, amassing a total of 178 assists this year, placing them 228th nationally in assists. They have a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.3% (89 of 252) and an impressive 81.7% from the free-throw line. Currently, they average 78.3 points per game (ranked 169th) while maintaining a shooting accuracy of 51.5% from the field.
When defending, the Knights force their opponents into an average of 11.7 turnovers per game while committing 17.3 fouls. They allow a 3-point shooting success rate of 36.1% and rank 312th in college hoops in points allowed per game (79.0). The Knights’ defense surrenders a shooting percentage of 48.3% (334 of 692) and permits 31.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 239th in assists allowed with 179 given up this season.
In their most recent game, the West Georgia Wolves suffered a defeat against Georgia, finishing at 103-74. They secured 30 total rebounds (22 defensive and 8 offensive) but coughed up possession 15 times, countering with 7 steals. Georgia committed 16 fouls, sending the Wolves to the charity stripe where they were effective, converting 15 of 16 for a 93.8% success rate. From long-range, West Georgia made 9 of 21 attempts (42.9%). Overall, the Wolves shot 35.7% from the field, making 25 out of 70 attempts, while Georgia capitalized with a shooting percentage of 46.2%, hitting 36 of 78 shots. West Georgia also struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 31.0% with 9 of 29 attempts, and went 22 of 33 from the free-throw line (66.7%). Defensively, the Wolves allowed Georgia to grab 50 rebounds, including 19 offensive boards.
Shelton Williams-Dryden played a pivotal role for the Wolves, making 8 of 15 shots for a 53.3% shooting rate while securing 9 rebounds. He totaled 23 points over 34 minutes on the court and recorded 4 assists during the game.
The Wolves currently hold a record of 6-6 this season, committing an average of 16.3 fouls per game while shooting 70.8% from the free-throw line. Their assist average stands at 13.4, ranking 261st in college basketball, and they turn the ball over 12.6 times per contest. So far this season, West Georgia has scored 915 points (76.3 per game) and averages 38.3 rebounds per outing. Offensively, the Wolves connect on 42.9% of their field goal attempts, placing them 296th nationally.
Defensively, the Wolves rank 326th in D-1 for points per game allowed at 80.7. They average forcing their opponents into 11.7 turnovers per game while permitting a shooting percentage of 44.7% from opponents (ranked 253rd in college). West Georgia allows a 3-point success rate of 32.1% (92 of 287) and grants opponents a free-throw success rate of 71.3%. They yield an average of 16.4 assists and 40.5 rebounds per game, ranking 330th and 355th respectively in those categories defensively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Bellarmine
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