- Matchup: George Washington Colonials vs. Saint Louis Billikens
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcasting: ESPN+
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The Saint Louis Billikens (19-1) are set to take on the George Washington Colonials (13-7) at Chaifetz Arena this Tuesday.
In their latest clash, the George Washington Colonials secured a victory against Richmond, finishing 85-69. They committed 15 fouls while Richmond had 13. From beyond the arc, the Colonials managed to make 7 out of 20 attempts. Richmond, on the other hand, shot a perfect 100.0% from the free-throw line, making all 14 attempts. Richmond grabbed 32 rebounds (11 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not register a block. They delivered 14 assists while securing 7 steals. On defense, George Washington allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 39.3%, as Richmond hit 24 of 61 shots. The Colonials assisted on 17 baskets, forced 11 turnovers, and also recorded 7 steals. In terms of rebounds, they grabbed 33, including 8 offensive boards. From the charity stripe, George Washington converted 12 of 15 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 80.0%. Overall, the Colonials achieved a field goal percentage of 48.3%, making 29 of 60 shots and converting 15 of 33 attempts from 3-point range.
Tre Dinkins was an important contributor during this game, shooting at 50.0% from the field, though he did not register any assists. He played for 19 minutes, collected 1 rebound, and scored 16 points on 5 of 10 shooting.
This season, George Washington holds a record of 13-7. They average 12.4 turnovers per game and commit 18.5 personal fouls. As a team, they pull down 38.4 rebounds per game, accumulating 324 assists, ranking 79th nationwide in assists. The Colonials are hitting 36.7% of their 3-point shots (202 of 550) and 73.6% from the free-throw line. They average 85.8 points per game, ranking 29th in Division 1, shooting 48.2% overall from the field.
Defensively, the Colonials force their opponents into 13.4 turnovers per game and draw 17.8 fouls. They rank 301st in the country for assists allowed, having given up 309 this season. The Colonials are permitting opponents to shoot 43.6% from the field (509 of 1,168) while conceding 31.6 rebounds per game. They allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.2% and rank 154th in points per game surrendered (72.7).
In their previous match, the Saint Louis Billikens triumphed over St. Bonaventure, winning 97-62. In terms of rebounding, Saint Louis allowed their opponents to collect 30 rebounds total (10 offensive). They shot 18.2% from 3-point range, hitting 4 of 22 attempts, and were 16 of 24 from the free-throw line (66.7%). St. Bonaventure managed to shoot 21 of 61 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 34.4%. Meanwhile, the Billikens made 37 of 64 field-goal attempts, equating to 57.8%. From long range, they converted 19 out of 33 attempts (57.6%). They made 4 free throws at a rate of 44.4%. St. Bonaventure committed 8 fouls, leading to 9 free-throw attempts for the Billikens, who also managed 8 steals in the matchup. They collected 29 defensive boards and 7 offensive rebounds, totaling 36 for the game.
Ishan Sharma was a standout for the Billikens, scoring 29 points from 10 of 14 shooting (71.4% field goal percentage) while adding 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 24 minutes of play.
The Billikens have a season record of 19-1. They commit 18.6 fouls per game and make 75.4% of their free-throw attempts. Averaging 19.4 assists per game, they rank 6th nationally, while turning it over 12.2 times per game. This season, St. Louis has accumulated 1,829 points (91.5 per game) and secures 43.1 rebounds per game. As an offensive unit, they have a shooting percentage of 52.1%, ranking 3rd overall in the country.
Defensively, the Billikens are 33rd nationally in points allowed, giving up 66.9 per game. They force 11.8 turnovers every contest and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 35.5% from the field, which currently is the best in college basketball. Opponents are making 26.5% of their 3-point attempts (129 of 486), while shooting 72.6% from the free-throw line. They allow 10.5 assists and 31.9 rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 52nd in those categories, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Saint Louis
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