- Matchup: Delaware Blue Hens vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Thursday, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (13-14) are set to face off against the Delaware Blue Hens (9-18) at Pete Mathews Coliseum.
The Delaware Blue Hens took to the court against MTSU and emerged with a defeat, ending the game 78-66. Delaware’s field goal shooting was at 47.7% (21 out of 44), hitting 6 of 20 from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they converted 18 of 21 for an impressive 85.7%. On the boards, they gathered 22 rebounds, including 2 on the offensive end, while sharing the ball for 5 assists and forcing 5 turnovers, along with 4 steals. Defensively, Delaware allowed MTSU to shoot 43.5% (27 out of 62). MTSU contributed with 14 assists and secured 35 rebounds (13 offensive, 22 defensive), while shooting 89.5% from the free throw line, making 17 of 19 attempts. They also made 7 of their 29 three-point attempts. The Blue Hens committed 14 fouls, while MTSU had 13.
Justyn Fernandez was a notable player in this contest, scoring 22 points on 5 of 14 shooting, clocking in 40 minutes on the court, along with 6 rebounds and 1 assist.
Currently, Delaware holds a record of 9-18 this season, averaging 67.6 points per game (340th nationally) with a field goal percentage of 45.1%. From three-point range, the Blue Hens connect on 35.6% (226 of 634) of their shots and maintain a free throw success rate of 77.5%. The team averages 31.1 rebounds and has recorded 330 assists for the season, ranking them 324th in D1 for assists. They turn the ball over 11.9 times per game and commit 14.5 fouls per contest.
On defense, the Blue Hens average 8.9 forced turnovers per game while committing 14.3 fouls. They concede 33.6% shooting from three-point territory and rank 142nd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (72.7). Opponents are shooting 42.8% (680 of 1,587) against them, while Delaware gives up 34.3 rebounds per game and ranks 251st in assists allowed with a total of 395 this season.
In their most recent game, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks fell to Sam Houston State with a score of 82-78. The Gamecocks managed to secure 20 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 26. They committed 5 turnovers while racking up 6 steals. Sam Houston State committed 14 fouls, allowing Jacksonville State to attempt 18 free throws, converting 14 of them (77.8%). From three-point range, Jacksonville State connected on 8 of 21 attempts (38.1%) and shot 48.3% (28 out of 58) from the field. Meanwhile, Sam Houston State shot 49.1% (26 of 53) and made 35.0% of their attempts from three-point range (7 of 20), finishing with 23 of 28 at the charity stripe (82.1%). The Gamecocks allowed Sam Houston State to grab 32 rebounds overall (9 offensive).
Mostafa El Moutaouakkil was a standout for the Gamecocks, scoring 38 points in 32 minutes on the court without registering any assists, while making 14 out of 23 shots for a 60.9% shooting clip and grabbing 3 rebounds.
Jacksonville State currently has a record of 13-14 this season. Offensively, the Gamecocks are making 43.9% of their shots, ranking 269th nationally. This season, they have accumulated 1,965 points (72.8 per game) and secured 36.5 rebounds per game. They dish out assists 12.1 times per contest (309th nationally) and average 11.6 turnovers per game. The Gamecocks commit 17.2 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 68.5%.
Defensively, Jacksonville State ranks 40th in the nation for points allowed per game (67.8). They force 11.5 turnovers each game and have limited opponents to 40.6% shooting from the field (32nd nationally). The Gamecocks allow 30.7% shooting from beyond the arc (198 of 646), with opponents converting 73.8% of their free throw attempts. They permit 11.6 assists and 33.6 total rebounds per game, ranking 43rd and 131st in D1, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Delaware
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