- Matchup: Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Venue: Reilly Center, Saint Bonaventure, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (15-10) are gearing up for an away game at the Reilly Center this Wednesday, looking to secure a victory against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (14-11).
In their most recent outing, the Saint Joseph’s Hawks faced defeat against Fordham, ending the game with a score of 68-64. During the game, Saint Joseph’s achieved a shooting percentage of 40.4% (21 of 52) and successfully converted 10 of their 27 attempts from three-point range. At the free throw line, they made 12 of 22 shots for a success rate of 54.5%. On the rebounding front, the Hawks secured 31 boards, with 8 being offensive. They also notched 15 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and recorded 4 steals. On defense, Saint Joseph’s allowed Fordham to shoot 41.1% from the field, hitting 23 of 56 attempts. Fordham tallied 11 assists and 7 steals while grabbing 35 rebounds (10 offensive, 25 defensive), but did not register any blocks. At the charity stripe, Fordham shot 76.2%, sinking 16 of 21 attempts. The Hawks committed 17 fouls while Fordham managed 16.
Austin Williford played a pivotal role in the match. He posted a field goal percentage of 53.8% and contributed 2 assists. Logging 34 minutes on the court, he grabbed 3 rebounds and scored 19 points on 7 of 13 shooting.
Saint Joseph’s enters this contest with a solid record of 15-10 for the season. The Hawks average 73.6 points per game, ranking 250th nationally, with a shooting percentage of 42.6% from the field. From beyond the arc, they connect on 30.4% of their attempts (206 of 677) and maintain a free throw shooting rate of 74.8%. On average, they pull down 39.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 389 assists this season, ranking 116th in the nation. The Hawks turn the ball over 12.4 times per game while committing 14.5 fouls regularly.
Defensively, the Hawks force an average of 10.6 turnovers per game and have been called for 15.4 fouls. They limit opponents to 32.5% shooting from three-point range and rank 112th in college basketball by allowing 71.4 points per game. The Hawks permit an opponent shooting percentage of 41.4% (651 of 1,573) and allow 35.8 rebounds per game as a unit. They are ranked 145th in Division I for assists surrendered, with a total of 335 this season.
In their last game, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies fell short against Duquesne, losing 78-73. The Bonnies secured 31 defensive rebounds and added 6 offensive boards for a total of 37 rebounds. They committed 14 turnovers and registered 3 steals during the contest. Duquesne incurred 18 fouls, leading to 22 attempts at the free throw line for the Bonnies, who converted 16 for a shooting percentage of 72.7%. From deep, St. Bonaventure made 3 of 9 attempts (33.3%). Overall, the Bonnies shot 27 of 55 from the floor for a shooting percentage of 49.1%. They allowed Duquesne to hit 28 of 63 shots from the field (44.4%) and finished the game with a three-point shooting percentage of 36.7%, making 11 of 30 attempts and 11 of 16 free throws (68.8%). Regarding rebounding, the Bonnies allowed Duquesne to collect 28 total boards (6 offensive).
Frank Mitchell was instrumental for the Bonnies in this contest. He achieved a field goal percentage of 60.0%, making 9 of 15 attempts, and compiled 13 rebounds. Over his 35 minutes on the court, he scored 20 points and dished out 4 assists.
St. Bonaventure posts a record of 14-11 this year. Offensively, the Bonnies shoot 47.3% from the field, ranking 67th nationally. They have accumulated 1,915 points this season (76.6 points per game), along with an average of 34.6 rebounds. The team averages 16.0 assists per game (67th in college basketball) and turns the ball over 11.6 times each contest. The Bonnies commit an average of 16.0 personal fouls per game, converting 75.1% at the free throw line.
On the defensive side, the Bonnies rank 194th in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up 74.0. They force 12.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.0% from the floor (ranked 290th nationally). The Bonnies permit 35.7% shooting from three-point range (200 of 561) and foes convert 76.4% at the free throw line. In terms of rebounding, they allow 14.8 assists and 31.3 boards per game, ranking 290th and 33rd in college basketball, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back St. Bonaventure
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