FINAL
January 18, 2026 β’ Groniger Arena
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Blackburn Beavers meets Eastern Illinois Panthers at Groniger Arena.
Blackburn Beavers
Visiting Side
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Blackburn Beavers
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Eastern Illinois Panthers
Projected Score
BLA 72
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EAS 84
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 4 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
Blackburn Beavers
STAT
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Eastern Illinois Panthers plays on familiar turf at Groniger Arena.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Blackburn Beavers Could Win
Blackburn Beavers generates 52.0 points per game while shooting -.
Why Eastern Illinois Panthers Could Win
Eastern Illinois Panthers produces 66.6 points per game on 46.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Eastern Illinois Panthers's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Groniger Arena
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
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Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Blackburn Beavers (50.0%)
Eastern Illinois Panthers (50.0%)
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