- Matchup: Monmouth Hawks vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- Event Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks, boasting a record of 22-4, will face off against the Monmouth Hawks (14-12) at Trask Coliseum this Thursday.
In their previous outing, the Monmouth Hawks secured a narrow victory over Towson with a final score of 72-71. Monmouth recorded a field goal percentage of 35.7% (25 of 70) and successfully made 11 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 18 shots, yielding a success rate of 61.1%. On the boards, they gathered 35 rebounds, with 18 coming from offensive efforts. The Hawks tallied 13 assists while generating 15 turnovers from their opponents and securing 9 steals. Defensively, Monmouth allowed Towson to shoot an impressive 50.9% from the field on 27 of 53 attempts. Towson accumulated 9 assists and 3 steals, with a total of 37 rebounds (10 offensive, 27 defensive) but did not register any blocks. On free throws, Towson struggled, hitting only 8 of 18 attempts for a rate of 44.4%. They converted 9 of 21 attempts from three-point range. In terms of fouls, Monmouth had 12 while Towson recorded 16.
Kavion McClain was a standout player, scoring 17 points on 7 of 20 shooting. He played for 38 minutes and recorded 1 rebound along with 5 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 35.0%.
With a season record of 14-12, Monmouth is averaging 11.3 turnovers per game and is committing 15.9 personal fouls each contest. The team is securing 35.6 rebounds per game and has made a total of 366 assists this season, ranking 186th in Division 1 for team assists. Monmouth is shooting 34.9% from three-point territory (177 of 507) and 73.2% from the free-throw line. They are putting up an average of 72.6 points per game, placing them 264th in Division 1, with a field goal percentage of 43.3%.
On the defensive front, the Hawks force an average of 13.9 turnovers per game while drawing 17.3 fouls. They rank 94th in college basketball for assists allowed, surrendering 322 this season. Monmouth allows opponents a shooting percentage of 43.3% (654 of 1,512) and yields an average of 36.0 rebounds per game. Their three-point defense sits at 34.7%, and they rank 110th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (71.2).
In their latest matchup, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks emerged victorious with a score of 70-66 against Hofstra. They secured 25 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 34 rebounds in the game. The Seahawks turned the ball over 6 times and made 3 steals. Hofstra committed 21 personal fouls, sending UNC Wilmington to the free-throw line for 36 attempts. The Seahawks converted 22 of those attempts at a rate of 61.1%. From beyond the arc, UNC Wilmington hit 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%). They finished the game with 22 of 48 shooting from the field for a percentage of 45.8%. Defensively, the Seahawks allowed Hofstra to shoot 20 of 53, resulting in a field goal percentage of 37.7%. UNC Wilmington shot 37.5% from three-point range (9 of 24) and went 17 of 23 from the free-throw line (73.9%). In terms of rebounding, the Seahawks allowed Hofstra to accumulate 30 rebounds (9 offensive).
Patrick Wessler was pivotal for the Seahawks, scoring 18 points in 28 minutes of play. He posted a field goal percentage of 50.0% by hitting 7 of 14 shots and also contributed 9 rebounds.
UNC Wilmington stands at an impressive 22-4 for the season. Offensively, the Seahawks register a shooting percentage of 45.1%, ranking 190th in college basketball. They have accumulated a total of 2,003 points this season, averaging 77.0 points per game, and grab 39.7 rebounds per game. Their assist average is 13.4 per game (225th in college), and they turn the ball over 9.9 times per game. The Seahawks commit 17.1 fouls per game and shoot 68.8% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Seahawks are 30th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 67.0. They force 10.3 turnovers per game and hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.6% (36th in college). The Seahawks permit 29.6% shooting from three-point territory (191 of 646) and allow opposing teams to hit 73.1% of their free throws. They average 11.1 assists given up and 32.8 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking 28th and 83rd respectively in college basketball.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on UNC Wilmington
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