- Matchup: UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs High Point Panthers
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Qubein Center, High Point, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (12-14) are set to face the High Point Panthers (24-4) at the Qubein Center on Thursday.
In their previous game, the Bulldogs faced Presbyterian and suffered a narrow defeat, ending with a score of 58-57. The Bulldogs recorded a shooting percentage of 40.7% (24 of 59) and managed to make 3 of their 15 attempts from three-point range. At the charity stripe, they hit 6 of their 9 free throws for a conversion rate of 66.7%. On the boards, the Bulldogs secured 28 rebounds, with 7 on the offensive glass. They contributed 10 assists while creating 13 turnovers for their opponents and registering 9 steals. Defensively, UNC Asheville allowed Presbyterian to shoot 43.4% from the field (23 of 53). Presbyterian notched 15 assists and 5 steals, capturing a total of 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) but did not record any blocked shots. Their free-throw performance was 58.3%, sinking 7 of their 12 attempts, while they managed 5 of 16 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs finished with 13 personal fouls, compared to Presbyterian’s 9.
Kameron Taylor was a key player in this contest, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 64.3% while distributing 5 assists. Although he played for 34 minutes, he did not grab any rebounds but scored 19 points on 9 of 14 shooting.
As they enter this matchup, UNC Asheville owns a record of 12-14 this season. They average 12.2 turnovers per game while committing 17.9 personal fouls. On average, the Bulldogs grab 34.7 rebounds per game and have a total of 293 assists this season, ranking them 343rd nationally in assists. They are shooting 35.8% from three-point range (184 of 514) and have a free throw percentage of 70.2%. They average 73.8 points per game, placing them 248th in the nation, while hitting 45.9% from the field.
On defense, the Bulldogs force opponents into 11.1 turnovers per game while incurring 18.4 personal fouls. They limit their rivals to 32.3% from beyond the arc and rank 121st in the nation for opponents’ points per game (71.8). The Bulldogs allow a field goal percentage of 44.2% (660 of 1,493) and yield 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 85th in college basketball for total assists given up (318 this year).
In their latest outing, the High Point Panthers achieved a commanding 112-87 victory against Gardner-Webb. High Point limited Gardner-Webb to 11 rebounds total (0 offensive) while shooting 50.0% from three-point territory, successfully converting 9 of 18 attempts and going 16 of 26 from the free-throw line (61.5%). Gardner-Webb managed to score 31 of 54 shot attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 57.4%. High Point finished with 36 of 66 from the field, marking a 54.5% shooting rate. They completed 14 of 37 three-point attempts (37.8%) and hit 26 free throws for a stellar 89.7%. Gardner-Webb was called for 22 fouls, providing the Panthers with 29 free-throw opportunities. They also recorded 15 turnovers while executing 8 steals and collected 25 defensive rebounds with 13 offensive boards for a total of 38.
Rob Martin was a notable contributor for the Panthers, racking up 21 points in 24 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists. He shot 5 of 9, achieving a 55.6% shooting percentage, and added 1 rebound.
High Point boasts a record of 24-4 this season. Offensively, the Panthers register a field goal percentage of 50.1%, ranking 16th in the nation. They have accumulated 2,570 points this season, averaging 91.8 points per game while collecting 36.0 rebounds per game. Their assist rate is at 16.8 per game (42nd nationally), and they commit just 9.3 turnovers per game. High Point is averaging 18.3 personal fouls and connecting on 74.5% from the free throw line.
Defensively, High Point holds opponents to 33.0% from three-point range (216 of 655) and allows 69.9% at the charity stripe. They concede 13.2 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 159th and 97th in those metrics defensively. The Panthers are also 92nd in college basketball for points allowed per game with 70.5. They force an impressive 17.3 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a field goal percentage of 43.7% (164th in college).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take High Point
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