- Matchup: Northeastern Huskies vs. Drexel Dragons
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Drexel Dragons (9-11) are set to take on the Northeastern Huskies (6-13) at the Daskalakis Athletic Center this Saturday.
In their previous matchup, the Northeastern Huskies faced off against Stony Brook, suffering a loss with a final score of 95-80. Northeastern recorded a field goal percentage of 47.7%, successfully completing 31 of 65 attempts, and hit 10 out of 30 from three-point range. From the free-throw line, the Huskies converted 8 of 19 attempts, achieving a conversion rate of 42.1%. On the boards, they managed to pull down 23 rebounds, including 7 offensive ones, while tallying 19 assists and forcing 14 turnovers, resulting in 9 steals. Defensively, Northeastern allowed Stony Brook to shoot 57.1% (32 of 56) from the field, while their opponents notched 18 assists and 5 steals, and grabbed a total of 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive). Stony Brook’s free-throw shooting was precise, converting 15 of 20 for 75.0%, and they also succeeded on 16 out of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Huskies committed 16 personal fouls while Stony Brook tallied 14.
Xavier Abreu was a standout performer, boasting a shooting percentage of 54.5% with 15 points from 6 of 11 shooting, alongside 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 31 minutes of play.
The Northeastern Huskies currently hold a record of 6-13 this season. They average 12.2 turnovers per game and commit 18.7 personal fouls. As a unit, the Huskies secure 30.7 rebounds per game along with 293 total assists, ranking 134th in collegiate basketball for assists. Their three-point shooting sits at 34.7% (146 of 421), while they hit 69.2% of their free throws. The team averages 76.6 points per game, placing them 186th nationally, with a shooting percentage of 46.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Huskies force 13.4 turnovers each game while averaging 17.2 personal fouls. They permit 36.6% shooting from three-point range and are currently ranked 331st in Division 1 for points allowed (80.9). Northeastern gives up a field goal percentage of 49.8% (535 of 1,074) and averages 35.4 rebounds conceded per game. Their defensive efforts have led to relinquishing 257 assists so far this season, placing them 176th in collegiate basketball.
In their previous encounter, the Drexel Dragons suffered a narrow defeat, falling 59-58 to Towson. On the rebounding front, Drexel allowed Towson to claim 37 total rebounds (14 offensive). The Dragons shot only 25.0% from beyond the arc, making 4 of 16 attempts, and finished the game shooting 15 of 21 from the foul line (71.4%). Towson was held to 20 of 61 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 32.8%. Overall, Drexel’s field goal shooting was strong, hitting 26 of 50 attempts for a rate of 52.0%. They managed 5 three-pointers from 15 attempts (33.3%) and had limited other opportunities at the foul line, making just 1 free throw out of 4 attempts. Towson committed 13 fouls, giving Drexel minimal shots at the line. In this game, Drexel experienced 13 turnovers but managed to claim 8 steals, accumulating 26 total rebounds (24 defensive and 2 offensive).
In this matchup, Shane Blakeney rose to the occasion, shooting 7 of 11 with a field goal percentage of 63.6%, while also contributing 3 rebounds. Blakeney netted 16 points across 35 minutes and registered 2 assists.
The Dragons are sitting at 9-11 for the season. They average 16.9 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw success rate of 63.6%. Assist distribution stands at 13.9 per game (205th nationally), with an average of 12.6 turnovers. This season, Drexel has tallied 1,366 total points (68.3 per game) and collects 36.0 rebounds on average. Their offensive shooting percentage is 43.2%, positioning them 289th in college basketball.
Defensively, the Dragons are currently ranked 24th in Division 1 for points allowed, averaging 66.1 per game. They force their opponents into 11.5 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 41.5% from the field (68th in college). Opponents are converting 30.0% from three-point range (110 of 367) and hitting 73.6% of their free throw attempts. Drexel concedes 10.8 assists and 34.2 rebounds every night, ranking 19th and 167th, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will secure the victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Dragons
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