| MATCHUP | Charleston Cougars | UNC Wilmington Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-10 | 25-4 |
| Where | Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, NC | |
| When | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Charleston Cougars Betting Preview
The Charleston Cougars beat Hampton and Monmouth. Charleston has won 4 straight games.
The Charleston Cougars are averaging 75.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Jlynn Counter is averaging 15.7 points and 5.6 assists, while Connor Hickman is averaging 11.3 points and 3.4 rebounds. Christian Reeves is the third double-digit scorer, and Mister Dean is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Charleston Cougars are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Cougars are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks Betting Preview
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat NC A&T and Campbell, and they play Elon next. UNC Wilmington has won 6 straight games.
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are averaging 77.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Nolan Hodge is averaging 14.9 points and 1.6 assists, while Patrick Wessler is averaging 13.6 points and 9.3 rebounds. Madison Durr is the third double-digit scorer and Christian May is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks will win
- North Carolina-Wilmington has won 12 of its last 13 night games at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- College of Charleston has lost four of its last five games at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win
- College of Charleston has won each of its last five road games.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the College of Charleston’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Eight of North Carolina-Wilmington’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.8).
- North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.3).
- College of Charleston ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.5%).
- College of Charleston ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.5).
Charleston vs UNC Wilmington Prediction
You can make a case for either team, as they’re both winning and covering numbers. The difference is UNC Wilmington is at home, where it’s 15-2 SU. Also, UNC Wilmington is the sharper offensive side, while Charleston relies far more on its defense to stay in games. We saw these teams meet a month ago and Charleston scored 64 points on 40 percent shooting. I doubt things improve on the road. UNC Wilmington has emerged as the team to beat in the CAA and I’d need more points to consider Charleston. Give me UNC Wilmington and the reasonable chalk.