- Matchup: UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. Charleston Cougars
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: TD Arena, Charleston, SC
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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On Monday, the Charleston Cougars (16-8) will face off against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (19-4) at TD Arena.
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks recently faced off against William & Mary, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 85-78. The Seahawks recorded a field goal percentage of 52.7%, netting 29 of 55 shots, including 11 successful 3-point attempts out of 24. At the free throw line, they converted 9 of 16 attempts for a 56.3% success rate. The team managed 25 rebounds, of which 6 were offensive, and they provided 17 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. On the defensive end, UNC Wilmington permitted 47.5% shooting on 28 of 59 attempts by William & Mary, who recorded 15 assists and 7 steals in the game. William & Mary secured 32 rebounds (10 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not block any shots. They completed 75% of their free throws, going 18 of 24, and hit 11 of 23 from beyond the arc. The Seahawks accumulated a total of 21 fouls compared to William & Mary’s 16 fouls.
Nolan Hodge was a standout player in this matchup, achieving 22 points with a shooting accuracy of 43.8%. He played for 35 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and contributed 2 assists.
This season, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks boast a record of 19-4, averaging 77.9 points per game (143rd in D-1) with a field goal percentage of 45.2%. Their 3-point shooting stands at 35.4% (177 out of 500), while they convert 69.6% at the free throw line. The team pulls down 39.9 rebounds per game and has amassed a total of 312 assists, ranking 229th in the nation for team assists. They average 10.2 turnovers and 17.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Seahawks manage to force an average of 10.4 turnovers per game while committing 19.4 fouls. They rank 62nd in Division 1 for allowing assists with a total of 267 surrendered this season. UNC Wilmington’s opponents are shooting at a 41.0% rate (553 of 1,349) and the Seahawks allow an average of 32.4 rebounds per game. They limit opponents to 29.8% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them 44th in college basketball for points per game allowed (67.8).
In their previous game, the Charleston Cougars secured a victory against North Carolina A&T, concluding with a score of 78-62. The Cougars recorded 21 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 27 rebounds for the game. They committed 13 turnovers but came away with 11 steals. North Carolina A&T was whistled for 11 fouls, allowing the Cougars to take 14 free throw attempts, converting 10 for a 71.4% rate. From 3-point range, Charleston hit 6 of 21 attempts (28.6%), and their overall shooting was an impressive 52.5% (31 out of 59). The Cougars restricted North Carolina A&T to 20 of 54 shooting, resulting in a 37.0% success rate. The Aggies made 30.4% from deep (7 of 23) and finished with 15 of 18 free throw shooting (83.3%). Charleston allowed North Carolina A&T a total of 33 rebounds (9 offensive).
Christian Reeves played a crucial role for the Cougars in this contest. He scored 16 points in 26 minutes, though he did not contribute any assists. Reeves converted 7 of 9 field goal attempts, achieving a 77.8% accuracy, and pulled down 6 rebounds.
Charleston’s win-loss record stands at 16-8 this season, with the team averaging 17.1 personal fouls per game while shooting 73.2% from the free throw line. Their assist average hovers around 13.0 (262nd in the nation), and they turn the ball over 11.0 times per game. The Cougars have accumulated 1,857 points this season, averaging 77.4 per contest, and collect about 38.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 45.0% from the field, ranking them 200th in D-1.
On the defensive front, the Cougars rank 217th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, conceding 74.9. They also force an average of 10.4 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 42.2% from the field (88th in the nation). Charleston gives up 32.6% from long range (220 of 674), while opponents convert 68.2% of their free throws. They allow 14.5 assists and 36.7 total rebounds per game, ranking 270th and 307th, respectively, in the NCAA.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back UNC Wilmington
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