- Matchup: Nicholls Colonels vs Houston Christian Huskies
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: Sharp Gymnasium, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Sharp Gymnasium will be the battleground as the Houston Christian Huskies (8-17) host the Nicholls Colonels (10-15) this Monday evening.
In their previous game, the Nicholls Colonels suffered a defeat against UT Rio Grande with a final score of 92-72. The Colonels managed a field goal success rate of 44.1% (26 of 59) and converted 8 of 28 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 22 shots, resulting in a 54.5% success rate. Nicholls secured 17 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and provided 12 assists while committing 15 turnovers and making 11 steals. Defensively, they yielded a high shooting percentage of 63.5%, allowing UT Rio Grande to make 33 of 52 shots. The opposition recorded 15 assists and 6 steals while securing 35 rebounds (10 offensive, 25 defensive), and did not record any blocks. UT Rio Grande excelled at the charity stripe, making 17 of 20 attempts (85.0%) and managed 9 of 21 from three-point range. The game ended with the Colonels being called for 18 fouls against 20 for UT Rio Grande.
Trae English was a standout player for Nicholls, scoring 20 points on 7 of 14 shooting in 26 minutes of play. Despite not grabbing any rebounds, he maintained a shooting percentage of 50.0% and contributed 2 assists.
Currently, Nicholls State holds a record of 10-15 for the season. The team averages 11.8 turnovers per game and commits 18.3 fouls per contest. On the boards, they average 30.2 rebounds per game and have logged 329 assists this year, ranking 247th in Division 1. The Colonels have connected on 34.0% of their three-point attempts (225 of 662) and 66.1% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 73.4 points per game, which places them 250th in Division 1, while maintaining a shooting percentage of 43.3% overall.
Defensively, the Colonels force their opponents into an average of 15.6 turnovers per game and draw 17.3 personal fouls. They rank 278th nationally in allowing assists, surrendering 369 this season. The Colonels’ defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 48.6% (660 of 1,359) and allows 36.6 rebounds per game. They give up 35.6% on three-point attempts and rank 258th in the nation for points allowed per game (76.6).
In their latest outing, the Houston Christian Huskies faced a tough loss to McNeese State, ending 73-69. The Huskies allowed McNeese State to grab 24 rebounds total (4 offensive). Houston Christian shot 30.0% from three-point territory, sinking 3 of 10 attempts, and managed to score 12 out of 17 free throws (70.6%). During the matchup, McNeese State made 29 of 54 field goal attempts (53.7% shooting), while the Huskies finished shooting 43.4% from the field, converting 23 of 53 attempts. From beyond the arc, Houston Christian recorded 6 of 20 successful shots (30.0%). The Huskies converted 17 free throws, giving them a high success rate of 89.5%. McNeese State committed 16 fouls, leading to 19 free-throw attempts for Houston Christian. The Huskies also recorded 12 turnovers while securing 20 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 26 rebounds for the game.
Demari Williams was instrumental for the Huskies in this contest, scoring 16 points during his 33 minutes on the court while assisting 3 times. He made 4 of 10 shots for a 40.0% shooting percentage and also pulled down 4 rebounds.
Houston Christian’s record stands at 8-17 this season. Offensively, the Huskies have a 44.2% field goal success rate, placing them 251st nationally. They have scored a total of 1,701 points this season (68.0 points per game) and average 31.8 rebounds. The team distributes 14.2 assists per game, ranking 163rd in Division 1, but they average 12.7 turnovers. Houston Christian commits 15.0 fouls per game and has a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.1%.
The defense of Houston Christian allows opponents to shoot 36.1% on three-point attempts (198 of 549) and gives up a free-throw shooting percentage of 71.7%. They concede an average of 14.8 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 288th and 78th in college basketball. Furthermore, Houston Christian is 174th in Division 1 in PPG allowed, surrendering 73.6 points per game. They manage to force 12.0 turnovers each game but allow teams to shoot 48.3% from the floor (351st in D-1).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Back Nicholls State
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