- Matchup: Seattle Redhawks vs Washington State Cougars
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Beasley Coliseum will serve as the battleground where the Washington State Cougars (9-13) aim to secure a victory against the Seattle Redhawks (14-8) this Wednesday.
In their last encounter, the Seattle Redhawks faced the Pacific team, ultimately suffering a narrow defeat, concluding the game at 56-54. The Redhawks recorded 16 personal fouls, while Pacific committed 14. Seattle converted 3 of 12 attempts from beyond the arc, and Pacific managed to achieve a 50% free throw rate, hitting 7 out of 14. Furthermore, Pacific grabbed a total of 36 rebounds (8 offensive and 28 defensive) but did not register a block. They tallied 14 assists and captured 5 steals during the game. Defensively, Seattle allowed their opponents to shoot 44.2% from the field on 23 out of 52 attempts. The Redhawks recorded 12 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and secured 5 steals. They achieved a total of 25 rebounds, 4 of which were offensive. From the free throw line, Seattle converted 6 of 10 for a rate of 60%. The Redhawks wrapped up the game with a field goal percentage of 38.8% (19 out of 49) and hit 10 out of their 25 three-point attempts.
Brayden Maldonado was pivotal for Seattle in that match, finishing with a 50% shooting accuracy while providing 2 assists. He played 36 minutes and collected 2 rebounds, contributing 20 points on 7 out of 14 shooting.
The Seattle Redhawks enter this game holding a 14-8 record for the season. They average 12.0 turnovers per game and commit 16.7 fouls per outing. Collectively, Seattle secures 33.8 rebounds per game and boasts 308 assists over the season, ranking them 124th in college basketball for passing. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.2% (166 of 485) and 69.9% from the charity stripe. The Redhawks average 74.2 points per game (ranked 239th nationally) on 45.1% shooting from the field.
Defensively, the Redhawks create 15.3 turnovers per game while drawing 17.6 fouls. They rank 193rd in Division 1 for assists allowed, having surrendered 274 so far this year. The Redhawks’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 41.1% (519 of 1,264) and averages 36.4 rebounds per game. They give up 31.0% on three-point shots and are ranked 38th nationally for points per game allowed, conceding an average of 67.2.
In their most recent game, the Washington State Cougars celebrated a win, outscoring the Pepperdine team 95-79. The Cougars achieved 17 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, summing up to 29 for this contest. They turned the ball over 11 times while netting 9 steals. Pepperdine was called for 15 fouls, leading to the Cougars attempting 15 free throws, of which they converted 11 for a shooting rate of 73.3%. From beyond the arc, Washington State sank 16 out of 37 attempts (43.2%). They finished the game with 34 of 64 from the floor, translating to a shooting percentage of 53.1%. Meanwhile, the Cougars allowed Pepperdine to shoot 30 out of 56, achieving a 53.6% shooting accuracy. Their perimeter shooting stood at 35.3%, making 6 of 17 attempts, and they ended the game hitting 13 of 15 free throw attempts (86.7%). When it comes to rebounding, Washington State allowed Pepperdine to secure 19 rebounds in total (2 offensive).
Simon Hildebrandt was a standout player for the Cougars in this contest, scoring 19 points in 21 minutes without any assists. He shot 7 of 12, giving him a 58.3% accuracy but did not register any rebounds.
This season, the Washington State Cougars hold a record of 9-13. Offensively, they connect on 47.0% of their shots from the field, ranking 89th nationally. The Cougars have scored 1,685 points this season (averaging 76.6 per game) and grab 34.7 rebounds on average. They achieve 12.9 assists per game (264th nationally) and commit 13.3 turnovers per game. Washington State averages 17.9 fouls per game and hits 73.0% from the free throw line.
On defense, Washington State concedes 37.0% from three-point range (189 of 511) and allows their opponents to hit 73.9% of their free throws. They average 13.7 assists allowed and 30.9 rebounds allowed per game, ranking them 205th and 29th nationally, respectively. The Cougars rank 289th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, permitting 77.9, while forcing only 10.4 turnovers per game and allowing opponents to shoot 46.8% from the field (317th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Seattle
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