- Matchup: SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- Event Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Hooper Eblen Center will host an exciting clash as the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (11-16) face off against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars (17-10) this Thursday.
Last time out, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars fell to UT Martin with a close score of 81-76. The Cougars recorded a field goal percentage of 42.6% (23 of 54) and made 13 of their 28 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they finished with 17 out of 24, translating to a 70.8% success rate. On the rebounding front, SIU Edwardsville managed 31 boards, 13 of which were offensive. The team provided 12 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and achieving 10 steals. Defensively, they allowed UT Martin to shoot 53.1% from the field on 26 of 49 attempts. UT Martin delivered 14 assists and snagged 12 steals. Additionally, they recorded 26 rebounds (6 offensive and 20 defensive) without any blocks. From the charity stripe, they shot 78.3%, making 18 out of 23 attempts and converted 11 of their 24 three-point attempts. Fouls were a concern, with the Cougars committing 20 and UT Martin 18.
Tyler King was a standout player in the game, shooting 56.3% from the field and making two assists. He logged 35 minutes on the court, gathering 6 rebounds and scoring 27 points on 9 of 16 shooting.
This season, SIU Edwardsville stands at 17-10, averaging 72.3 points per game, ranking 272nd nationally, with a field goal shooting percentage of 44.7%. They excel with a 35.3% accuracy from three-point range (196 of 555) and a free-throw percentage of 68.5%. As a team, they average 37.1 rebounds per game and have a total of 359 assists this season, placing them 213th in Division 1. They lose possession through turnovers at an average of 11.7 times per game and commit 16.3 fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Cougars force 12.4 turnovers per game while drawing 16.0 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 30.3% shooting from three-point range and rank 14th in reducing points allowed per game (65.0). Opponents shoot 39.0% (602 of 1,542) against them, and they yield an average of 34.9 rebounds per game. SIU Edwardsville ranks 19th in the nation for least assists allowed, with 280 on the season.
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles recorded an 82-74 victory over Southern Indiana in their last outing. They allowed Southern Indiana to grab 26 rebounds (10 offensive). Tennessee Tech showcased a 44.4% success rate from three-point land, hitting 8 out of 18 shots and going 20 of 27 from the free-throw line (74.1%). Southern Indiana managed a shooting percentage of 41.1%, hitting 23 out of 56 attempts. The Golden Eagles completed the game with a strong field goal percentage of 54.4% (31 of 57), including 33.3% from beyond the arc (5 of 15). They capitalized on 15 of their free throws, achieving 78.9% accuracy. Southern Indiana committed 20 fouls, sending the Golden Eagles to the free-throw line 19 times. Tennessee Tech had 9 turnovers and managed 2 steals, finishing with a total of 32 rebounds (24 defensive and 8 offensive).
C.J. McPherson significantly impacted the game for the Golden Eagles, hitting 6 of 8 attempts for a stellar 75.0% field goal percentage along with 2 rebounds, accumulating 15 points in 26 minutes on the court without recording an assist.
With a season record of 11-16, Tennessee Tech is shooting 45.2% from the field, ranking 182nd nationally. They have tallied 2,016 points this season, averaging 74.7 per game, and they grab 36.2 rebounds on average. The Golden Eagles average 12.8 assists per game, ranking 273rd, and they commit 13.6 turnovers each contest. They average 16.8 personal fouls and shoot 74.5% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Tennessee Tech ranks 234th in college basketball in points allowed, yielding 75.8 per game. They force 11.4 turnovers per game and give up 44.3% shooting from the field (198th in college). Opponents hit 35.5% from three-point territory (213 of 600) and convert 73.6% of their free-throw attempts. They allow an average of 14.3 assists and 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 263rd and 161st, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup tonight?
Prediction: Bet on SIU Edwardsville
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