- Matchup: Idaho State Bengals vs Eastern Washington Eagles
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: Reese Court, Cheney, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Thursday, Reese Court will host an exciting clash as the Eastern Washington Eagles (7-17) face off against the Idaho State Bengals (10-15).
In their previous game, the Idaho State Bengals faced off against Northern Colorado, suffering a defeat with a final score of 69-61. In that matchup, Idaho State posted a field goal percentage of 37.3% (22 out of 59) and made only 6 of their 19 attempts beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they successfully converted 11 of 16 free throws, yielding a 68.8% success rate. On the boards, they secured 29 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones. Their team also notched 10 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and registered 7 steals. Defensively, Idaho State allowed their opponents to shoot an impressive 51.9% from the field, as Northern Colorado went 28 for 54. The Eagles also recorded 9 assists and 3 steals, while grabbing 35 rebounds (6 offensive, 29 defensive) without any blocks. Northern Colorado showcased their free-throw accuracy by sinking 7 of 8 attempts for an 87.5% rate and they converted 6 out of 17 three-point shots. Idaho State was called for 13 fouls, whereas Northern Colorado committed 14 fouls during the contest.
Caleb Van De Griend was a key player in this game, finishing with a shooting performance of 38.5%, contributing 13 points on 5 of 13 shooting, and grabbing 12 rebounds in 19 minutes of play without any assists.
Heading into this matchup, Idaho State holds a record of 10-15 this season. They average 11.1 turnovers per game and commit about 17.0 fouls. The Bengals are recording an average of 32.8 rebounds per game and have tallied 310 assists throughout the season, ranking 267th in Division 1. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.1% (199 of 584), while they achieve a free-throw percentage of 73.8%. They score an average of 74.5 points per game, ranking 234th in Division 1, with a shooting success rate of 45.9% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Bengals are forcing roughly 10.4 turnovers per game and drawing 19.4 fouls. They permit a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.0% and rank 209th in the nation in opponents’ points per game (74.6). The Bengals are yielding a shooting percentage of 46.6% (661 of 1,417) and giving up an average of 29.2 rebounds per game. They are ranked 132nd nationally in terms of assists allowed, having surrendered 309 assists for the year.
In their last outing, the Eastern Washington Eagles grabbed a narrow victory over Montana State, finalizing the score at 72-71. The Eagles managed to gather 26 defensive rebounds alongside 10 offensive boards for a total of 36. They also turned the ball over 11 times, while securing just 1 steal during the game. Montana State committed 11 personal fouls, allowing the Eagles 11 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 9, achieving an 81.8% rate. From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington had a stellar shooting night, hitting 7 out of 14 attempts (50.0%). In total, they recorded 28 successful shots out of 58 attempts for a field goal percentage of 48.3%. Montana State was allowed to convert 24 of 58 attempts from the field, resulting in a 41.4% shooting percentage. Additionally, Eastern Washington restricted Montana State to 36.0% shooting from long range, with the Bobcats making 9 out of 25 attempts, while finishing 14 out of 20 from the free-throw line (70.0%). Furthermore, they limited Montana State to 24 rebounds in total (7 offensive).
Alton Hamilton IV stood out in this game, scoring 15 points over 30 minutes of play and recording 1 assist. He achieved 55.6% shooting, hitting 5 of 9 attempts, while contributing 8 rebounds.
Eastern Washington currently carries a season record of 7-17. The Eagles average 18.0 personal fouls per game and are converting 74.6% of their free throw attempts. They assist on average 12.5 times per game (ranking 293rd in college) and turn the ball over 12.8 times. So far this season, the Eagles have scored a total of 1,832 points, averaging 76.3 per contest, while pulling in an average of 32.4 rebounds per game. Their offensive shooting percentage is 45.8%, placing them 150th nationally.
When it comes to defensive statistics, Eastern Washington allows a 36.8% shooting rate from beyond the arc (202 of 549) and opponents capitalize on 76.4% of their free throw attempts. They concede an average of 14.7 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 279th and 95th in college basketball. Furthermore, the Eagles rank 342nd nationally for points allowed per game with an average of 80.9. They are forcing turnovers at a rate of 11.6 times per game, allowing teams to shoot 48.7% from the field (356th in Division 1).
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Eastern Washington
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