- Matchup: North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Drexel Dragons
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Drexel Dragons (10-11) are set to take on the North Carolina A&T Aggies (9-10) at the Daskalakis Athletic Center this Saturday.
In their previous match, the North Carolina A&T Aggies secured a victory against Towson, finishing 80-73. They performed well with a field goal percentage of 53.2% (25 of 47) and made 7 out of 20 attempts from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, the Aggies converted 23 of 33 attempts for a shooting percentage of 69.7%. They accumulated a total of 30 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, while also dishing out 11 assists. On the defensive end, they forced 11 turnovers and recorded 4 steals. Towson managed to shoot 42.9% from the field (24 of 56), had 11 assists, and grabbed 29 rebounds (8 offensive and 21 defensive). They shot 69.0% from the free throw line making 20 of 29 attempts, and converted 5 out of 22 three-point attempts. The Aggies ended the game with 20 personal fouls compared to Towson’s 23.
Lewis Walker was a standout player, finishing the game with 33 points on 9 of 15 shooting, a field goal rate of 60.0%, while also securing 7 rebounds and providing 4 assists over 36 minutes.
Heading into this matchup, North Carolina A&T holds a record of 9-10. They average 76.2 points per game (194th in college basketball) with a field goal percentage of 45.3%. The Aggies’ three-point shooting stands at 31.9% (115 of 361) and they shoot 70.7% from the free throw line. Additionally, they average 38.9 rebounds and have a total of 233 assists this season, putting them at 338th in Division I for assist numbers. They average 13.0 turnovers and commit 18.9 personal fouls per game.
On defense, the Aggies manage to force an average of 10.1 turnovers per game and commit 21.8 personal fouls. They are ranked 233rd nationally in assists allowed, allowing 292 this season. Opponents shoot 44.3% against them, and the Aggies allow 33.2 rebounds per game. They concede 36.4% from beyond the arc and rank 251st in the nation for points allowed per game at 76.4.
In their last outing, the Drexel Dragons emerged victorious against Northeastern, winning 83-78. Drexel collected 25 defensive boards and 6 offensive boards, totaling 31 rebounds. They committed 7 turnovers while securing 2 steals in the game. Northeastern committed 24 fouls, giving Drexel 28 free throw attempts, of which they converted 19 for a percentage of 67.9%. The Dragons shot 50.0% from the field overall, hitting 29 of 58 attempts while Northeastern shot 46.8% (29 of 62) against them. At the three-point line, Drexel made 6 out of 20 attempts (30.0%), finishing the game with a free throw percentage of 66.7% (12 of 18). Defensively, they allowed Northeastern to grab 27 rebounds overall, including 4 on the offensive end.
Josh Reed was pivotal for the Dragons, achieving 22 points on 8 of 12 shooting, a conversion rate of 66.7%, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists in just 19 minutes of play.
Currently, the Dragons hold a record of 10-11 this season. Offensively, they are shooting at 43.6%, ranking them 276th nationally. Drexel has scored a total of 1,449 points this season (averaging 69.0 per game) and averages 35.9 rebounds. Their assist rate is 14.0 per game (195th in the nation) and they average 12.3 turnovers. The Dragons have accumulated 16.9 personal fouls per game, shooting 63.9% from the free throw line.
On the defensive side, Drexel is ranked 30th in the nation for points allowed per game at 66.7. They force 11.3 turnovers a game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 41.8% (78th in the country). The Dragons allow 30.3% on three-point attempts (118 of 390) and their opponents convert 73.3% of free throw attempts. Drexel surrenders an average of 10.9 assists and 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 26th and 161st in college basketball, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA clash?
Prediction: Bet on Drexel
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