- Matchup: Washington State Cougars vs St. Mary’s Gaels
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: University Credit Union Pavilion, Moraga, CA
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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The Washington State Cougars (8-9) are set to visit the University Credit Union Pavilion on Saturday to face off against the St. Mary’s Gaels (15-2).
In their previous game, the Washington State Cougars achieved a decisive victory against Oregon State, winning 81-67. The Cougars showcased an impressive 48.3% shooting rate (28 of 58) and managed to sink 9 of their 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they converted 16 of 22 shots, achieving a free throw success rate of 72.7%. On the boards, Washington State recorded 36 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive. The team also tallied 13 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and secured 5 steals. Defensively, they limited Oregon State to a 44.0% shooting percentage (22 of 50). Oregon State recorded 13 assists and 7 steals while gathering 22 rebounds (6 offensive, 16 defensive) and failed to register any blocks. The Beavers managed a free throw success rate of 66.7% by hitting 14 of 21 attempts, and converted 9 of their 25 shots from three-point range. The Cougars committed 17 fouls against Oregon State’s 21.
Ace Glass lll was a standout player in the recent match, finishing with 46.7% shooting, accumulating 3 assists, and playing for 32 minutes. He completed 7 of 15 field goal attempts, contributing a total of 16 points along with 4 rebounds.
The Cougars bring an 8-9 record into this matchup. On average, they turn the ball over 13.5 times per game while committing 18.3 fouls. As a team, Washington State averages 36.3 rebounds and has recorded 205 assists this season, ranking them 254th nationally in assists. They are shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc (146 of 424) and 73.6% from the free throw line while scoring an average of 74.8 points per game, which places them 239th in the nation. Their field goal shooting percentage stands at 45.7%.
Defensively, the Cougars generate approximately 10.2 turnovers per game while averaging 18.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.2% from three-point territory, ranking 234th for points allowed per game (75.2). Opposing teams shoot 45.3% overall (441 of 974) against them, while Washington State concedes an average of 30.4 rebounds per game and ranks 215th for assists allowed, with a total of 212 so far this season.
In their last outing, the St. Mary’s Gaels secured a 93-76 victory over Seattle. In terms of rebounding, St. Mary’s allowed Seattle to net 14 rebounds, with just 3 on the offensive glass. They achieved a 44.0% three-point shooting rate by making 11 of 25 attempts and converted 5 of 7 free throws (71.4%). Defensively, the Gaels held Seattle to a 46.9% field goal percentage on 30 out of 64 attempts. Overall, the Gaels finished the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 54.0%, hitting 34 of 63 shots. From beyond the arc, St. Mary’s made 9 of 17 attempts (52.9%) and capitalized on 16 out of 19 free throw attempts for an excellent 84.2%. Seattle committed 14 fouls, leading to these free throw opportunities for the Gaels, who also forced Seattle into 8 turnovers while securing 4 steals. Overall, St. Mary’s compiled 28 defensive boards and 16 offensive rebounds for a total of 44.
Paulius Murauskas was a key contributor for the Gaels, scoring 30 points on 11 of 21 shooting (52.4%) and snagging 15 rebounds while providing 4 assists during his 39 minutes on the court.
St. Mary’s posts a 15-2 season record. The Gaels tally 15.2 personal fouls per game and boast an impressive 80.7% success rate from the free throw line. On average, they post 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 140th nationally, and commit 11.2 turnovers each game. With a total of 1,349 points this season (79.4 per game) and 40.1 rebounds per contest, St. Mary’s achieves a field goal shooting percentage of 47.3%, placing them 88th in collegiate basketball.
Defensively, St. Mary’s limits opponents to 29.5% shooting from beyond the arc (107 of 363) and they allow a free throw success rate of 74.3%. Their defensive stats include an average of 12.8 assists allowed and 28.7 total rebounds per game, ranking them 144th and 2nd in the country respectively. The Gaels rank 12th in college for points per game allowed at 63.9, managing to force 10.6 turnovers each game while permitting teams to shoot 39.9% from the floor (43rd in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Washington State
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