West Georgia Wolves Defeat Eastern Kentucky Colonels 88-76
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · The Coliseum
West Georgia Wolves 88, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs West Georgia Wolves?
West Georgia Wolves beat Eastern Kentucky Colonels 88-76 at The Coliseum on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs West Georgia Wolves?
Eastern Kentucky Colonels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the West Georgia Wolves secured an 88-76 victory over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at The Coliseum. This win adds to the Wolves' home record, improving it to 5-2, while the Colonels continue to struggle on the road, now with a 2-5 away record. The Wolves have shown solid form recently, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last 10 games, including a winning streak of one following their latest victory against the Bellarmine Knights, where they triumphed 87-85. They have averaged 76.7 points per game while allowing 80.1 points during this stretch.
In contrast, the Colonels have faced challenges, with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games and currently on a two-game losing streak. Their last outing resulted in a narrow 89-91 loss to the Queens University Royals. On average, the Colonels have scored 77.6 points per game but have allowed 79.2 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end.
Historically, the Wolves had previously faced the Colonels once in the 2025 season, suffering a loss with a score of 73-95. This time, however, they turned the tables decisively. The matchup was also significant in terms of betting lines, with DraftKings setting the odds at EKU -1.5, indicating a close contest expected by the market.
The game conditions were conducive for a high-scoring affair, as evidenced by the total set at 156.5 by DraftKings, reflecting the offensive capabilities of both teams. Fans witnessed a dynamic game where the Wolves' scoring was highlighted by several key plays in the second half, including an alley-oop dunk by Kenneth Chime that capped off the scoring for West Georgia.
The Wolves' ability to capitalize on their home advantage was evident, as they maintained a strong performance throughout the game. Their recent home form has been a crucial factor in their success, contrasting sharply with the Colonels' struggles away from home. As the season progresses, both teams will need to address their respective weaknesses to improve their standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | EKU -1.5 | 156.5 o -110 / u -110 | Eastern Kentucky Colonels -130 · West Georgia Wolves +110 |
Leaders
- PointsShelton Williams-Dryden32West Georgia Wolves
- AssistsMalcolm Noel5West Georgia Wolves
- ReboundsShelton Williams-Dryden13West Georgia Wolves
- PointsJuan Cranford Jr.20Eastern Kentucky Colonels
- AssistsTurner Buttry4Eastern Kentucky Colonels
- ReboundsJalen Cooper7Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Recent form
West Georgia Wolves
Last 10: 6-4Streak W176.7 scored · 80.1 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W87-85vs Bellarmine KnightsJan 2
- L74-103at Georgia BulldogsDec 22
- W70-49vs Brewton Parker WildcatsDec 18
- L85-91vs Georgia Southern EaglesDec 14
- L59-87vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 6
- W93-89at Troy TrojansDec 2
- L66-82at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 23
- W72-64vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 22
- W61-59at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 18
- W100-92vs The Citadel BulldogsNov 15
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Last 10: 3-7Streak L277.6 scored · 79.2 allowed per game2-4 away
- L89-91at Queens University RoyalsJan 2
- L57-88at Wichita State ShockersDec 21
- W62-59at Jacksonville State GamecocksDec 18
- L69-79vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 13
- W68-59at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 11
- W122-67vs IU East IU EASTDec 6
- L78-89at Illinois State RedbirdsDec 4
- L77-83vs Wofford TerriersNov 29
- L71-82at Northern Kentucky NorseNov 25
- L83-95vs Mercer BearsNov 22
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Eastern Kentucky Colonels | West Georgia Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-68 | 34-63 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 11-36 | 3-13 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 23 |
| Free throws | 5-10 | 17-22 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 29 |
| Assists | 12 | 10 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 58 |
| Fouls | 19 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 54 | 33 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-44Austin Ball makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half51-45Kolten Griffin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-46Kolten Griffin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-46Turner Buttry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-46Turner Buttry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-48Kolten Griffin makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half53-50Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-52Shelton Williams-Dryden makes driving layup (Josh Smith assists)
- 2nd Half55-52MJ Williams makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half55-54Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-54MJ Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half57-56Malcolm Noel makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half57-57Malcolm Noel makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-57Austin Ball makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jackson Holt assists)
- 2nd Half60-59Shelton Williams-Dryden makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-59Austin Ball makes layup
- 2nd Half62-61Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half62-63Kolten Griffin makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half62-65Shelton Williams-Dryden makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half62-67Josh Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-69Shelton Williams-Dryden makes layup
- 2nd Half62-70Shelton Williams-Dryden makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-70Montavious Myrick makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-70Montavious Myrick makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-72Kolten Griffin makes driving layup (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half64-74Shelton Williams-Dryden makes layup (Malcolm Noel assists)
- 2nd Half67-74Juan Cranford Jr. makes 22-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half67-76Josh Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-76Juan Cranford Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-78Josh Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-78Montavious Myrick makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half74-78Jackson Holt makes 23-foot three point jumper (Turner Buttry assists)
- 2nd Half74-80Malcolm Noel makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half76-80Turner Buttry makes layup
- 2nd Half76-82JaVar Daniel makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half76-83Shelton Williams-Dryden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-84Shelton Williams-Dryden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-85Kolten Griffin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-86Kolten Griffin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-88Kenneth Chime makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Kolten Griffin assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours West Georgia Wolves, below favours Eastern Kentucky Colonels.
Venue
- The ColiseumCarrollton, GA
- Attendance714
- OfficialsByron Evans, Evan Berg, Mark Pillen
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