Towson Tigers vs Charleston Cougars Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 8 2026
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The Towson Tigers and Charleston Cougars meet in the CAA Championship Quarterfinal on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET and the game will be streamed on FloSports. Towson advanced to the quarterfinal after winning in the second round on Saturday, while Charleston earned a first-round bye after finishing near the top of the conference standings. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions and daily college basketball analysis.
Towson Riding the Momentum Into the Quarterfinal
The Towson Tigers enter the quarterfinal matchup with an 18-14 overall record and a 9-9 record in CAA play. Towson advanced in the tournament with a 74-68 win over Hampton in the second round on March 7. Over their last five games the Tigers recently won over Hampton, recently won over Stony Brook, recently won over Campbell, recently won over Elon, and recently lost to Drexel.
Towson has relied on defense and rebounding throughout the season. The Tigers average 68.8 points per game while allowing just 66.4 points, which reflects their slower tempo and defensive focus. Offensively they shoot 42% from the field and average 39.2 rebounds per game, one of the stronger rebounding marks in the conference. Towson also averages 10.3 assists per game while contributing 6.1 steals and 3.3 blocks per contest. Tyler Tejada leads the team with 16.3 points per game, while Caleb Embeya contributes 6.0 rebounds per contest.
Towson’s second-round victory over Hampton featured a dominant performance from Tyler Tejada, who scored 35 points while shooting 12-of-21 from the field and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line. On the glass, Mor Seck led the Tigers with 9 rebounds, helping Towson stay competitive in the rebounding battle. The key tournament angle for Towson is the short turnaround, as the Tigers must play again less than 24 hours after their opening-round game. However, Tejada’s offensive performance shows Towson has a player capable of taking over a tournament game.
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Charleston Rested and Ready After First-Round Bye
The Charleston Cougars enter the quarterfinal with a 21-10 overall record and a 14-4 mark in CAA play, earning a bye into the quarterfinal round. Charleston closed the regular season in strong form, recently winning over UNC Wilmington, recently winning over Hampton, recently winning over Monmouth, recently winning over North Carolina A&T, and recently won over Campbell.
Charleston has been one of the most efficient offensive teams in the conference this season. The Cougars average 76.0 points per game while allowing 73.1 points per contest. They shoot 45% from the field and average 37.5 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, demonstrating strong offensive balance. Charleston also contributes defensively with 4.5 blocks and 5.7 steals per game. Jlynn Counter leads the Cougars with 15.9 points per game and also averages 5.6 assists, while Christian Reeves anchors the interior with 7.9 rebounds per game.
Charleston’s most recent game was an impressive 79-76 win over UNC Wilmington, one of the top teams in the conference. Jlynn Counter led the Cougars with 23 points and also recorded 7 assists, driving the offense throughout the game. Christian Reeves led the team with 6 rebounds, providing interior support in a competitive contest. The key tournament angle for Charleston is their rest advantage and offensive rhythm, as the Cougars avoided the second-round game and now face a Towson team coming off a physical matchup the day before.
Towson Tigers vs Charleston Cougars Pick
Towson vs Charleston Spread Pick
- Charleston Cougars Moneyline
Charleston enters this quarterfinal with two key advantages: rest and offensive efficiency. The Cougars have been one of the best scoring teams in the CAA and recently defeated UNC Wilmington, showing they can beat top competition. Towson is capable defensively, but the Tigers are playing their second game in less than 24 hours, which can impact their legs on both ends of the floor. With Jlynn Counter running the offense and Christian Reeves providing interior presence, Charleston should be able to control the pace and edge out a win.
Towson vs Charleston Total Pick
- Over
I like the over in this matchup because Charleston tends to play in higher-scoring games, averaging 76 points per contest, while Towson has shown the ability to produce offensively when their leading scorer gets hot. Tyler Tejada just scored 35 points in the previous round, which shows the Tigers can generate offense even against solid defenses. With Charleston pushing the tempo and Towson already in tournament rhythm, I expect enough scoring opportunities for this game to reach the over.
Final Score Prediction: Charleston Cougars 77, Towson Tigers 71
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