- Matchup: Hofstra Pride vs North Carolina A&T Aggies
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Corbett Sports Center, Greensboro, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-9) are set to face off against the Hofstra Pride (13-6) at the Corbett Sports Center this Thursday.
The Hofstra Pride recently encountered a challenging game against Elon, coming up short with an 89-85 defeat. In terms of fouls, Hofstra committed 22, while Elon had 19. The Pride successfully made 9 of 22 three-point attempts, but Elon showcased impressive free-throw accuracy, converting 22 of 27 attempts for an 81.5% rate. On the boards, Elon recorded 28 rebounds (9 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not register any blocks. Elon also distributed 22 assists and secured 8 steals during the matchup. Defensively, Hofstra allowed their opponent to shoot 51.8% from the field, with Elon making 29 of 56 shots. Hofstra recorded 14 assists and forced 7 turnovers while achieving 4 steals. In total, the Pride gathered 30 rebounds, including 12 offensive ones. At the charity stripe, Hofstra successfully hit 16 of their 21 shots, achieving a free-throw percentage of 76.2%. The Pride finished with a 47.5% shooting percentage (28 of 59), including 13 out of 30 from three-point range.
Cruz Davis stood out as a key player in this match, scoring 33 points on 11 of 22 shooting, playing all 40 minutes and grabbing 4 rebounds, along with 4 assists.
Hofstra enters this game boasting a 13-6 season record, averaging 77.2 points per game (ranked 177th nationally) while shooting 45.6% from the field. The Pride excel in three-point shooting, with a 37.7% success rate (177 out of 470) and 74.3% from the free-throw line. As a unit, Hofstra secures 38.5 rebounds per game and has registered 258 assists so far this season, ranking them 206th in Division 1 for assists. They commit an average of 11.2 turnovers and 17.3 fouls per match.
Defensively, the Pride average forcing 10.9 turnovers per game while conceding 17.2 fouls. They currently sit 175th in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up 244 assists this season. Hofstra allows an opponent shooting percentage of 39.9% (440 of 1,103) and facilitates an average of 32.7 rebounds per game. They permit 33.0% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 57th in D-1 for points allowed per game (68.2).
In their previous contest, the North Carolina A&T Aggies suffered a defeat against Hampton with a score of 82-61. The Aggies secured 24 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards, resulting in a total of 28. They had 9 turnovers in the game, along with 2 steals. Hampton committed 13 fouls, allowing the Aggies 13 free-throw opportunities, of which they converted 9 for a 69.2% rate. From three-point range, North Carolina A&T made 6 of 15 attempts (40.0%). Overall, the Aggies finished the game shooting 23 for 57, resulting in a shooting percentage of 40.4%. They allowed Hampton to score on 30 of their 66 attempts (45.5%). Defensively, they conceded 30.8% from three-point land by allowing 8 of 26 shots while finishing the game with a solid 87.5% from the free-throw line (14 of 16). The Aggies allowed Hampton to collect a total of 35 rebounds (8 offensive).
Dwayne Pierce played a significant role for the Aggies, scoring 16 points on 5 of 11 shooting, with 1 rebound in his 31 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists.
The Aggies hold a 7-9 record this season. Offensively, they shoot 45.5% from the field, positioning them 179th in college basketball. North Carolina A&T has accumulated 1,227 points this season, averaging 76.7 points per game. They average 39.1 rebounds per match, with an assist rate of 12.9 per game (277th in college), while committing an average of 13.3 turnovers. The Aggies average 19.1 fouls per game and hit 70.5% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, the Aggies are ranked 250th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 76.1. They force 10.6 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.5% from the field (230th in Division 1). The Aggies’ defense permits a 37.4% shooting percentage from three-point range (128 of 342), and opponents convert 66.3% of their free throws. They allow an average of 15.8 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 321st and 93rd in those categories defensively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on North Carolina A&T
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