- Matchup: George Washington Colonials vs. VCU Rams
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: Siegel Center, Richmond, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, the George Washington Colonials (15-11) will visit the Siegel Center to face the VCU Rams (20-6).
In their most recent outing, the George Washington Colonials secured a victory against George Mason, winning 72-53. During the game, the Colonials committed 9 fouls while George Mason recorded 13. The Colonials managed to make 9 of 26 attempts from beyond the arc. On the free-throw line, George Mason converted 4 of their 6 attempts for a shooting percentage of 66.7%. The Patriots grabbed 23 rebounds (6 offensive, 17 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They also tallied 15 assists and 2 steals. Defensively, George Washington held their opponents to 39.2% shooting from the field, allowing 20 makes on 51 attempts. George Washington registered 16 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and accumulated 9 steals while securing a total of 31 rebounds (8 offensive). The Colonials excelled at the free-throw line by hitting 12 of 14 for an impressive 85.7% success rate. Overall, they finished with a 50.0% field goal percentage (26 of 52) and connected on 8 of 23 three-pointers.
Luke Hunger stood out with a stellar performance, scoring 31 points on 10 of 14 shooting. He played 36 minutes and also grabbed 10 rebounds while distributing 2 assists, finishing with a shooting efficiency of 71.4%.
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George Washington enters this contest with a record of 15-11. They are averaging 83.2 points per game, ranking 46th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 47.0%. The Colonials are hitting 35.7% from three-point range (263 of 737) and 73.6% from the free-throw line. As a team, they average 38.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 412 assists this season, ranking them 73rd in Division 1 for passing. They are also averaging 12.7 turnovers and committing 17.9 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Colonials force their opponents into 12.9 turnovers each game and commit 17.0 personal fouls. They restrict three-point shooting to 32.2%, ranking them 165th in points allowed per game at 73.0. The Colonials’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.1% (671 of 1,521) and yields an average of 32.0 rebounds per game, positioning them 305th in the nation for assists allowed with 395 conceded this season.
In their latest matchup, the VCU Rams triumphed against Richmond, finishing 78-67. VCU secured 29 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 38. They turned the ball over 10 times while achieving 4 steals. Richmond committed 18 fouls, allowing the Rams to attempt 21 free throws, sinking 17 for an 81.0% success rate. From three-point territory, VCU made 11 of 33 attempts (33.3%). By the end of the game, the Rams shot 42.4%, hitting 25 of 59 shots. They limited Richmond to 19 of 55 attempts from the field (34.5%). Richmond managed 22.7% from long range, making 5 of 22, and VCU shot 24 of 27 at the free-throw line (88.9%). In terms of rebounding, VCU allowed Richmond to collect a total of 26 boards (3 offensive).
Terrence Hill Jr. played a pivotal role for the Rams, scoring 20 points in 36 minutes on the court, alongside 3 assists. He shot 6 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 42.9% and grabbed 5 rebounds.
VCU holds a record of 20-6 this season, averaging 17.7 personal fouls per game and maintaining a free-throw success rate of 74.2%. They record 14.5 assists per game (153rd in college basketball) while averaging 11.1 turnovers per contest. Throughout the year, they’ve scored 2,171 points, averaging 83.5 per game, and grabbing 37.1 rebounds per matchup. Offensively, VCU has a field goal percentage of 46.5%, ranking 113th in college basketball.
The Rams rank 140th for points allowed per game at 72.5, forcing opponents into 12.1 turnovers per game and holding them to a field goal percentage of 43.2% (130th nationally). Opponents are connecting on 33.3% of their three-point attempts (165 of 495), and free throws shot against them succeed at a rate of 72.9%. They allow an average of 12.4 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, placing them 97th and 143rd in those respective categories.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take George Washington
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