- Matchup: Charleston Cougars vs Elon Phoenix
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: Schar Center, Elon, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Elon Phoenix (8-5) are set to take on the Charleston Cougars (7-6) at the Schar Center this Wednesday.
The Charleston Cougars recently defeated Northern Kentucky with an impressive score of 85-74. Charleston showcased a shooting accuracy of 54.7% (29 out of 53) and succeeded in 7 of their 20 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they converted 20 of their 29 free throws, resulting in a 69.0% success rate. The Cougars dominated the boards with 33 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones, while registering 13 assists and forcing 16 turnovers, contributing to 13 steals on defense. Conversely, they allowed their opponents to shoot 39.1% from the field, as Northern Kentucky finished 25 of 64. Northern Kentucky managed 10 assists and had 12 steals, collecting 30 boards in total (11 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not record any blocks. The visitors were efficient from the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 attempts at an impressive 87.5%. From three-point territory, they converted 10 of 33 attempts. Personal fouls were at 17 for Charleston compared to Northern Kentucky’s 19.
Jlynn Counter was a standout in this game, contributing 26 points on 9 of 13 shooting in 32 minutes of play, along with 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
Charleston heads into this contest with a record of 7-6 this season. The Cougars average 10.2 turnovers per game and commit 17.4 personal fouls. They rank 308th in the nation in assists with a total of 155 assists recorded this year, while averaging 37.5 rebounds per game. Their three-point shooting stands at 27.7% (86 of 310), and their free-throw percentage is 72.3%. The Cougars score an average of 75.4 points per game, placing them 243rd nationally, and their field goal percentage is 43.1%.
Defensively, the Cougars force opponents into 10.9 turnovers per contest and average 20.5 personal fouls. They rank 266th in allowing assists, having surrendered 185 assists this season. The Cougars’ defensive field goal percentage sits at 43.4% (350 of 807), and they allow 36.8 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 34.5% from three-point range against them, as the Cougars rank 207th in points allowed per game (74.5).
In their most recent matchup, the Elon Phoenix claimed victory with a commanding 97-63 win over Greensboro College. On the rebounding front, Elon permitted Greensboro to collect just 20 boards overall (5 offensive). Elon shot 32.0% from the three-point line, converting 8 of 25, and went 3 of 5 from the free-throw line (60.0%). Greensboro College managed to convert 26 of 66 field goal attempts, achieving a 39.4% shooting rate. In total, Elon hit 33 out of 67 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 49.3%. From long range, Elon converted 7 out of 25 attempts (28.0%). They capitalized on their 24 free-throw attempts, making 85.7% of them. Greensboro College accrued 20 fouls, sending the Phoenix to the stripe 28 times, and turned the ball over 10 times while securing 9 steals. Elon finished with 46 rebounds in total (28 defensive, 18 offensive).
Chandler Cuthrell was a key player for the Phoenix, scoring 21 points in just 18 minutes on the court, along with 3 assists. His shooting was efficient, making 9 of 15 attempts, leading to a shooting accuracy of 60.0%, coupled with 8 rebounds.
This season, Elon holds a record of 8-5. Offensively, the Phoenix are shooting 47.3% from the floor, which ranks them 102nd in the nation. They have scored a total of 1,116 points this season (averaging 85.8 points per game) and pull down 38.6 rebounds per game. Their assists per game stand at 15.7 (115th nationally), accompanied by 10.8 turnovers each game. Elon commits an average of 17.2 fouls per game and boasts a free-throw percentage of 73.6.
Defensively, the Elon Phoenix allow opposing players to shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc (123 of 363), while their opponents convert 66.7% of their free-throw attempts. They give up an average of 15.3 assists and 33.4 rebounds per game, which ranks them 296th and 130th in Division 1, respectively. In points allowed per game, Elon ranks 279th in D-1, conceding 77.5 points. They force opponents into 12.2 turnovers each game and allow them to shoot 45.1% from the floor (268th nationally).
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Charleston
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