- Matchup: Colgate Raiders vs Drexel Dragons
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Colgate Raiders (0-1) will make their way to the Daskalakis Athletic Center to face off against the Drexel Dragons (0-1).
In their previous match, the Colgate Raiders suffered a defeat at the hands of Washington, ending the game 90-76. The Raiders committed 23 personal fouls while Washington recorded 24. From beyond the arc, Colgate managed to convert 10 of 28 attempts. Washington shot 83.3% from the free-throw line, converting 30 out of 36 attempts. The Raiders struggled defensively, allowing Washington 28 rebounds (6 offensive, 22 defensive), without recording any blocks. Washington also provided 10 assists and generated 6 steals. Defensively, Colgate let their opponent shoot 46.3% from the floor, allowing 25 of 54 shots to go in. The Raiders tallied 15 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and gained 4 steals. On the boards, they grabbed a total of 32 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. Colgate managed to score 13 out of 26 free throws, achieving a shooting percentage of 50.0%. Overall, their field goal percentage was 43.5% (27 of 62), including 7 of 22 from three-point range.
Andrew Alekseyenko stood out during the game, scoring 25 points on 9 of 18 shooting. He played 33 minutes and recorded 11 rebounds, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and contributing 4 assists.
Colgate enters this matchup with an overall record of 0-1. The team averages 76.0 points per game, ranking 216th nationally, and shoots 43.5% from the field. The Raiders have a three-point shooting percentage of 31.8% (7 of 22) and a free-throw percentage of 50.0%. As a unit, Colgate collects 35.0 rebounds per game and has recorded 15 assists this season, placing them 244th among Division 1 teams. They average 10.0 turnovers and commit 23.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Raiders force 10.0 turnovers per game while drawing 24.0 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc and rank 325th nationally in points allowed per game (90.0). Their defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 46.3% (25 of 54) and gives up 34.0 rebounds per game. Colgate ranks 84th in Division 1 for assists allowed, letting opponents record 10 assists so far this season.
In their most recent outing, the Drexel Dragons faced a tough loss against Virginia, falling 89-60. When it came to rebounding, Drexel surrendered 39 total boards to Virginia (12 on the offensive end). They posted a three-point shooting percentage of 34.5%, making 10 of 29 attempts, and shot 15 out of 19 from the free-throw line (78.9%). Virginia managed to shoot 32 of 67 from the field, registering 47.8% against Drexel’s defense. By the game’s end, the Dragons recorded 23 field goals out of 58 attempts, resulting in a 39.7% shooting average. Drexel connected on 8 of their 25 three-point attempts (32.0%) and converted 6 of 7 free-throw attempts (85.7%). Virginia committed 11 personal fouls, sending the Dragons to the line 7 times. Drexel also turned the ball over 19 times while claiming 22 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 29.
LaDricus Pittman was a key contributor for the Dragons in the game, scoring 11 points in 21 minutes of play and providing 4 assists. He completed 3 of 7 shots, finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.9%, but did not contribute any rebounds.
Drexel holds a win-loss record of 0-1 for the season. The Dragons average 18.0 personal fouls per game and boast a free-throw percentage of 85.7%. They assist teammates 13.0 times a game (225th in college) and average 21.0 turnovers per contest. Thus far, Drexel has tallied 60 points and gathers 33.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Dragons are shooting 39.7% from the field, ranking them 279th among college teams.
In terms of defense, Drexel ranks 323rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 89.0. They generate 14.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 47.8% from the field (287th in D-1). The Dragons concede 34.5% on three-point shots (10 of 29) and their opponents have converted 78.9% of free-throw attempts. They relinquish 17.0 assists and 42.0 rebounds each game, ranking 304th and 314th in collegiate basketball, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Drexel and the total points being under.
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