- Matchup: Colgate Raiders vs. American Eagles
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Venue: Bender Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Colgate Raiders (11-8) are set to travel to Bender Arena this Wednesday to take on the American Eagles (10-8).
In their most recent matchup, the Colgate Raiders defeated Bucknell with an impressive score of 95-76. Colgate showcased a strong performance, achieving a remarkable 56.7% shooting percentage (34 of 60) and sinking 12 of 27 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 22 for a rate of 68.2%. The Raiders accumulated a total of 34 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end, and recorded 23 assists while forcing their opponents into 10 turnovers and claiming 8 steals. On the defensive end, Colgate allowed Bucknell to shoot 43.6% from the field (24 out of 55). Bucknell finished with 14 assists and 6 steals, capturing 22 rebounds (3 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not block any shots. They shot 91.7% from the charity stripe, sinking 22 of 24 attempts and made 6 of their 26 attempts from three-point range. In terms of fouls, Colgate accumulated 18 while Bucknell committed 15.
Key player Andrew Alekseyenko played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 22 points with an impressive shooting performance (7 of 10). He logged 27 minutes on the court, secured 3 rebounds, and delivered 4 assists while hitting 70.0% from the field.
Colgate enters this contest with a record of 11-8 for the season. They average 10.2 turnovers per game and commit 16.9 fouls on a nightly basis. As a unit, the Raiders grab 34.1 rebounds per game and have assisted on 298 baskets this season, ranking 73rd nationally in assists. Colgate has a three-point shooting percentage of 36.2% (141 of 389) and a free throw percentage of 73.5%. They average 77.1 points per game (181st in NCAA) with an impressive field goal percentage of 49.1%.
Defensively, Colgate is forcing an average of 10.3 turnovers per game and drawing 15.9 fouls. They rank 267th nationwide in allowing assists, having conceded 270 this year. Opponents are shooting 43.0% against them (495 of 1,150), and they surrender 34.8 rebounds per game as a team. From beyond the arc, they allow a shooting percentage of 33.0% and are ranked 188th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (73.8).
Meanwhile, the American Eagles last played against Army, emerging victorious with a score of 78-67. The Eagles collected 21 defensive rebounds alongside 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 30. They were responsible for 12 turnovers, while recording 7 steals in this matchup. Army committed 18 fouls, which led to 21 free throw attempts for the Eagles. They converted 16 of those attempts, achieving a success rate of 76.2%. American excelled from three-point distance, making 10 of 25 attempts (40.0%). Their overall field goal percentage for the game was 51.0%, shooting 26 of 51. Defensively, the Eagles allowed Army to shoot 44.1% (26 of 59) while limiting them to 28.0% from three-point range (7 of 25) and performing well at the free-throw line, going 8 of 9 (88.9%). American limited Army to a total of 25 rebounds (8 offensive).
Julen Iturbe was a standout for American in this game, scoring 26 points on 10 of 14 shooting (71.4%) while also contributing 5 rebounds and 3 assists in his 31 minutes on the floor.
American currently holds a record of 10-8 this season. Offensively, the Eagles are shooting 45.3% from the floor, ranking 183rd in Division 1. They have accumulated a total of 1,380 points this season, averaging 76.7 points per game while securing 32.3 rebounds per contest. Their assist average stands at 14.0 per game (207th in Division 1), alongside an average of 11.0 turnovers per game. The Eagles commit 19.0 personal fouls on average while completing 75.4% of their free throws.
Defensively, the Eagles rank 147th in D-1 for points allowed per game (72.5). They force opponents into 13.8 turnovers per game but allow teams to shoot 45.5% from the field (277th in college). American further concedes a three-point shooting percentage of 32.4% (114 of 352), while their opponents convert 72.0% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 12.3 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, placing them 95th and 241st in those respective categories.
Which team will prevail tonight against the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back American
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