"The UNC Greensboro Spartans (12-16, 8-7 SoCon) will try to extend a three-game home winning streak when they host the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (20-8, 12-3 SoCon) on February 21, 2026 at Bodford Arena. On Wednesday, in its most recent game, East Tennessee State topped Furman 78-69. With 18 points, Milton Matthews was its top scorer. UNC Greensboro dropped its most recent game to Western Carolina, 91-77, on Wednesday. Justin Neely starred with 35 points, plus eight boards and four assists."
"East Tennessee State is outscoring opponents by 10.2 points per game with a +285 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.3 points per game (127th in college basketball) and allows 68.1 per outing (44th in college basketball). The 78.3 points the Buccaneers average are only 2.4 fewer than the Spartans concede. East Tennessee State makes 7.5 three-pointers per game (210th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.5 on average."
East Tennessee State is 20-8 overall and 12-3 in the Southern Conference, averaging 78.3 points while allowing 68.1 per game and outscoring opponents by 10.2 points. UNC Greensboro is 12-16 and 8-7 in conference play and carries a three-game home winning streak into the Feb. 21 matchup at Bodford Arena with a 4 p.m. ET tipoff. East Tennessee State recently beat Furman 78-69 with Milton Matthews scoring 18. UNC Greensboro lost 91-77 to Western Carolina despite Justin Neely’s 35-point effort. The Buccaneers make about 7.5 three-pointers per game and score significantly more at home. The game will stream on ESPN+.
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