The William and Mary Tribe, with a 6-6 record in the CAA, is looking to build on its tournament resume with a quality win on the road against the Northeastern Huskies, who have struggled with a 2-10 conference record. Northeastern's 6-15 overall record and 0-2 mark in Quad 1 and Quad 2 games make this matchup a crucial opportunity for the Huskies to turn their season around, with 12 games played at home and 9 on the road so far. The Tribe, on the other hand, has a 2-1 record in Quad 2 games and an 8-2 mark in Quad 4 games, highlighting the importance of this matchup for both teams' tournament hopes.
William and Mary's 43.2% Field Goal Percentage
The game is scheduled for February 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, and will take place at the Cabot Center, with streaming options available for fans to catch the action. The over/under is set at 169.5 points, with the William & Mary Tribe favored by 4.5 points, and a moneyline of -210.
The William and Mary Tribe has had a solid season, with a 15-8 overall record and a NET ranking of 119, thanks in part to its 43.2% shooting from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc. The Tribe has also been efficient on the glass, outrebounding opponents by an average of 2.5 boards per game, with 34.4 rebounds per game. In their last 5 games, the Tribe has gone 3-2, with an average margin of 2.8 points, and is looking to build on its recent form.
Key Matchups
The Northeastern Huskies, on the other hand, have struggled with a 6-15 overall record and a NET ranking of 262, due in part to their 40.5% shooting from the field and 31.4% from three-point range. The Huskies have also been outrebounded by an average of 4.2 boards per game, with 30.8 rebounds per game, and have lost their last 5 games by an average margin of 10.4 points. With a 2-10 record in the CAA, the Huskies are in desperate need of a win to turn their season around.
The matchup between the William and Mary Tribe and the Northeastern Huskies will feature a contrast in styles, with the Tribe's efficient offense, averaging 74.5 points per game, facing off against the Huskies' struggling defense, which has allowed an average of 76.2 points per game. The Tribe's 36.5% three-point shooting will also be a key factor, as the Huskies have allowed opponents to shoot 35.1% from beyond the arc. The pace of the game will also be important, as the Tribe averages 69.4 possessions per game, while the Huskies average 68.1 possessions per game.
CHD Scout Prediction
William & Mary
82
Northeastern
76
For the William and Mary Tribe, guard Julian Lewis is averaging 14.5 points per game, while shooting 42.1% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. Forward Ben Wight is also a key contributor, averaging 12.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 51.2% from the field. For the Northeastern Huskies, guard Jared Turner is averaging 15.1 points per game, while shooting 40.5% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Forward Coleman Stucke is also a key player, averaging 10.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 45.6% from the field.
The CHD Scout prediction favors the William & Mary Tribe by 5.8 points, with a 30.7% win probability for the Northeastern Huskies. This prediction is based on the Tribe's strong offense and the Huskies' struggling defense, as well as the Tribe's advantage in rebounding and three-point shooting. With a confidence level in the prediction, the Tribe is expected to come out on top, but the Huskies' home-court advantage could make the game closer than expected.
Tournament Stakes
This game has real consequences for both teams' tournament hopes, as a win for the William and Mary Tribe would improve its record to 16-8 and strengthen its case for an at-large bid, with a 0-1 mark in Quad 1 games and a 2-1 record in Quad 2 games. A loss for the Northeastern Huskies would drop its record to 6-16, making it even more difficult for the team to build a tournament resume, with a 0-2 mark in Quad 1 and Quad 2 games. The Tribe's Quad 4 record of 8-2 will also be put to the test, as a win would improve its mark to 9-2, while a loss would drop it to 8-3.