- Matchup: Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Winthrop Eagles
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Winthrop Coliseum, Rock Hill, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Winthrop Eagles (20-10) are set to face off against the Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-16) at Winthrop Coliseum this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Presbyterian Blue Hose battled against High Point but ended up on the losing side, falling 79-73. They recorded a field goal percentage of 40.4% (21 of 52) and made 4 of 12 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they excelled, sinking 27 of 31 shots, resulting in an impressive 87.1% success rate. The Blue Hose managed to secure 36 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, alongside 12 assists, while forcing 8 turnovers and netting 2 steals. On the defensive end, they allowed High Point to shoot 42.9% from the field (27 of 63). High Point notched 15 assists and made 9 steals, while grabbing 29 rebounds (8 offensive and 21 defensive) but did not record any blocks. High Point finished with a free throw percentage of 60.9%, making 14 of 23 attempts and had 11 successful threes out of 26 shots. Presbyterian committed 16 fouls compared to High Point’s 20.
Triston Wilson was a standout performer, contributing 17 points on 3 of 8 shooting in 39 minutes of play. He also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.
Entering this matchup, Presbyterian holds a record of 14-16 for the season. They average 71.9 points per game (ranked 277th in college basketball) and shoot at a clip of 47.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting sits at 32.4%, having converted 154 of 475 attempts, with a free throw percentage of 68.2%. The Blue Hose collect an average of 35.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 397 assists this season, landing them at 195th in the nation for assists. They average 12.9 turnovers per game while committing about 17.0 fouls each contest.
Defensively, the Blue Hose force 10.9 turnovers on average while drawing 17.5 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 115th for points allowed per game (71.7). Their opponent field goal percentage stands at 44.8% (760 of 1,696), while they concede an average of 30.9 rebounds per game. In terms of assists surrendered, they rank 160th in college basketball with 376 allowed this season.
In their last matchup, the Winthrop Eagles fell to Charleston Southern with a score of 86-84. The Eagles tallied 27 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 39 altogether. They committed 12 turnovers while making 10 steals during the game. Charleston Southern had 26 personal fouls, leading to Winthrop taking 34 free throw attempts, converting 22 for a shooting percentage of 64.7%. From three-point territory, Winthrop hit 10 of 27 shots (37.0%). At the end of the game, the Eagles shot 26 for 71 from the floor, amounting to a shooting percentage of 36.6%. They allowed Charleston Southern to shoot 30 of 69 from the field, which translates to 43.5%. Winthrop allowed the opposition a 37.8% success rate from three, making 14 of 37 attempts, and shot 12 of 21 from the free-throw line (57.1%). Overall, they allowed Charleston Southern to secure 34 rebounds, with 12 coming from offensive plays.
Daylen Berry was a key player for the Eagles, scoring 21 points in 34 minutes and contributing 1 assist. He shot 7 out of 16 from the field, achieving a 43.8% shooting rate, along with grabbing 4 rebounds.
This season, Winthrop holds a record of 20-10. On the offensive side, they are shooting 44.3% from the field, placing them 240th in Division 1. They have accumulated 2,535 points this season, averaging 84.5 points per game, while grabbing 41.1 rebounds per matchup. They also average 14.9 assists, ranking 113th nationally, with 11.0 turnovers per game. The Eagles average 18.9 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 73.2%.
Defensively, the Eagles rank 221st in Division 1 for points allowed, giving up an average of 75.1 points per game. They force 12.7 turnovers each game and allow a shooting percentage of 42.8% from the field, ranking 99th nationwide. Their opponents have a 32.1% shooting percentage from three (253 of 788) and convert 72.7% of their free throw attempts. Winthrop allows 11.7 assists and 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 48th and 216th in D-1, respectively.
What team will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Opt for Presbyterian
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