- Matchup: Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Georgia Bulldogs
- Scheduled Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Friday, the Presbyterian Blue Hose (0-1) hit the road to face the Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) at Stegeman Coliseum.
In their previous game, the Presbyterian Blue Hose faced St. Thomas and suffered a 87-78 defeat. The Blue Hose committed 20 fouls while St. Thomas totaled 18. From beyond the arc, they made 12 of 24 attempts. St. Thomas excelled at the free throw line, converting 19 of 21 shots for an impressive 90.5%. On the rebounding front, St. Thomas gathered 27 boards (3 offensive, 24 defensive) and did not record any blocks. With 17 assists and 4 steals, St. Thomas demonstrated solid offensive play. Defensively, Presbyterian allowed their opponents to shoot 54.9% from the field, allowing 28 of 51 attempts. The Blue Hose managed 12 assists and forced the opposition into 9 turnovers while achieving 5 steals. In total, they secured 31 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 25 attempts, resulting in a 68.0% success rate. Presbyterian’s overall shooting percentage was 45.0% (27 of 60), but they struggled from three-point range, finishing at 25.0% (7 of 28).
Triston Wilson played a crucial role in this matchup, shooting 30.0% from the field and dishing out 6 assists. He logged 37 minutes, grabbed 6 rebounds, and contributed 19 points on 3 of 10 shooting.
As of now, Presbyterian holds a record of 0-1 this season. They average 10.0 turnovers and 20.0 fouls per game. The Blue Hose are securing 31.0 rebounds per game and delivering 12 assists, ranking them 269th in Division 1 for assists. They currently hit 25.0% of their three-point attempts (7 of 28) and 68.0% at the free-throw line. Averaging 78.0 points per game, they are positioned 191st in D-1 while maintaining a 45.0% shooting percentage from the field.
Defensively, the Blue Hose generate 11.0 turnovers per game and commit 18.0 fouls. They allow a staggering 50.0% conversion on three-point shots and rank 305th in the nation for points allowed per game (87.0). Their defensive effort results in an opponent field goal percentage of 54.9% (28 of 51) and an average of 28.0 boards conceded per game, ranking them 285th in Division 1 for assists allowed with 17.
Last time out, the Georgia Bulldogs secured a 78-62 victory over North Carolina Central. They excelled in rebounding with a total of 35 boards (26 defensive, 9 offensive) and managed to force 11 turnovers while recording 13 steals. North Carolina Central was called for 19 fouls, sending the Bulldogs to the free-throw line 30 times, of which they converted 20 for a shooting percentage of 66.7%. From three-point range, Georgia made 6 out of 26 attempts, resulting in 23.1%. Overall, they shot 44.1% from the field with a final tally of 26 out of 59 shots. In terms of defense, Georgia allowed North Carolina Central to convert on 23 of 61 attempts, giving them a 37.7% shooting percentage for the game. They also restricted North Carolina Central to 46.7% from three-point territory (7 of 15) and limited them to 9 out of 10 (90.0%) at the charity stripe. With regard to team rebounding, Georgia allowed North Carolina Central to grab 32 rebounds (11 offensive).
Kanon Catchings was pivotal for the Bulldogs, scoring 16 points in 28 minutes of play, alongside 1 assist. He produced a 50.0% field goal percentage by connecting on 5 of 10 shots, while also contributing 3 rebounds.
The Georgia Bulldogs currently boast a record of 1-0 this season. Offensively, they have achieved a shooting percentage of 44.1%, placing them 208th nationally. So far, they have accumulated 78 points and average 37.0 rebounds per game. Their assist count stands at 13.0 per game (220th in the nation), while averaging 11.0 turnovers and committing 12.0 fouls. At the free-throw line, they are hitting 66.7%.
Defensively, the Bulldogs permit 46.7% from beyond the arc (7 of 15) with opponents converting 90.0% of their free throws. Georgia relinquishes an average of 36.0 rebounds (ranked 211th) and 11.0 assists per game (ranked 158th). They rank 131st in Division 1 for points surrendered, with an average of 62.0 per game. Impressively, they force 19.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 37.7% from the field, putting them at 137th in D-1.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Presbyterian
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