- Matchup: Sacramento State Hornets vs Northern Colorado Bears
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: Bank of Colorado Arena, Greeley, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Sacramento State Hornets (9-14) will visit the Bank of Colorado Arena on Thursday, aiming for victory against the Northern Colorado Bears (15-10).
In their previous game, the Sacramento State Hornets fell short against Portland State, losing 74-73. In that match, they achieved a field goal percentage of 35.2%, hitting 19 of 54 shots, and made 10 out of 22 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, the Hornets were effective, scoring 25 of 30 for an impressive 83.3%. They collected 32 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, and provided 12 assists. The defense forced Portland State into 10 turnovers and recorded 4 steals. The Hornets allowed their opponents to shoot 38.5% from the field, as Portland State scored on 25 of 65 chances. The opponents managed 8 assists and 5 steals and grabbed 47 rebounds (17 offensive, 30 defensive) without any blocks. Portland State converted 76.9% from the free-throw line by making 20 of 26 shots, connecting on only 4 out of 20 attempts from beyond the arc. Both teams committed 21 fouls in total.
A standout player for Sacramento State was Prophet Johnson, who scored 28 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He contributed 7 rebounds and logged 35 minutes on the court, achieving 56.3% shooting efficiency and dishing out 1 assist.
Sacramento State enters this matchup with a season record of 9-14. The team averages 11.2 turnovers per game and commits 18.7 personal fouls per contest. They are securing 35.6 rebounds per game and have recorded a total of 315 assists this season, ranking 256th in the nation for team assists. The Hornets are making 34.8% of their three-point attempts (186 of 534) and 77.6% from the charity stripe. Their scoring average stands at 79.1 points per game (119th nationally), shooting 42.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Hornets are forcing 12.1 turnovers each game while drawing 19.6 fouls per contest. They rank 326th in Division 1 for assists allowed, surrendering 382 assists so far this season. The defense allows opponents to shoot 45.4% from the floor (657 of 1,448) and gives up an average of 39.5 rebounds per game. The Hornets hold opponents to 33.8% from the three-point line and are ranked 347th in college basketball for points allowed per game (81.9).
In their last outing, the Northern Colorado Bears secured a win with a final score of 69-61 against Idaho State. They allowed Idaho State 29 total rebounds (9 offensive). From three-point range, Northern Colorado shot 31.6%, making 6 out of 19 attempts, and finished the game with an 68.8% success rate from the free-throw line by converting 11 of 16 attempts. The Bears allowed Idaho State to connect on 22 of 59 attempts from the field, yielding a 37.3% shooting percentage. Northern Colorado made 28 out of 54 shots overall, achieving a shooting percentage of 51.9%. They also succeeded on 6 out of 17 three-point attempts (35.3%) and converted 7 out of 8 free-throw attempts (87.5%). Idaho State committed 13 personal fouls, resulting in the Bears getting to the charity stripe 8 times. The Bears turned the ball over 12 times while securing 29 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 35 boards in the game.
Brock Wisne was a key player for the Bears, going 8 of 11 from the field with a shooting percentage of 72.7%. He recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds in 33 minutes of play, along with 1 assist.
Northern Colorado boasts a season record of 15-10. The Bears commit an average of 17.9 fouls per game and convert 75.5% from the free-throw line. They average 16.9 assists per game (42nd nationally) and maintain a turnover rate of 11.4 per contest. The team has accumulated 2,068 points this season, averaging 82.7 points per game, along with 36.7 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Bears are shooting at an impressive 49.0% from the field, ranking 27th in the nation.
Defensively, Northern Colorado allows opponents to shoot 30.7% from three-point range (161 of 524) and 76.0% from the free-throw line. They average just 10.0 assists and 31.6 rebounds conceded per game, ranking 6th and 45th respectively in college basketball. However, they are ranked 268th in Division 1 in points allowed per game at 77.1, forcing 9.6 turnovers per game and permitting teams to shoot 45.1% from the floor (251st nationally).
Which team will cover the spread tonight in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Northern Colorado
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