- Matchup: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Villanova Wildcats
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- Venue: Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, the Villanova Wildcats (4-1) will host the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-4) at the Finneran Pavilion.
In their most recent game, the Old Dominion Monarchs faced off against Drexel, suffering a close 75-71 defeat. The Monarchs committed 18 personal fouls, while Drexel had 14. From beyond the arc, Old Dominion made 9 of 21 attempts. Drexel shot 76.2% from the free throw line, converting 16 out of 21 attempts. On the boards, Drexel secured 36 rebounds (11 offensive, 25 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They also recorded 13 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Old Dominion allowed their opponents to shoot 44.6% from the floor, giving up 25 of 56 shots. The Monarchs, meanwhile, tallied 12 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and earned 6 steals. In total rebounds, they secured 29, including 8 offensive boards, and shot 56.3% from the free throw line, making 9 of 16 attempts. Old Dominion finished the game with a field goal percentage of 43.5% (27 of 62) and converted 8 of 17 shots from three-point range.
Jordan Battle stood out in this matchup, shooting 50.0% from the field and dishing out 5 assists. He played 35 minutes, grabbed 9 rebounds, and scored 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting.
The Monarchs enter this contest with a 3-4 overall record this season. They average 75.1 points per game (251st in D-1) and have a shooting percentage of 44.7% from the field. Old Dominion is converting 32.7% of their three-point attempts (51 of 156) and 71.1% from the foul line. On average, they are grabbing 37.1 boards per game and have made 103 assists this season, placing them 60th nationally in assists. The team averages 12.0 turnovers and commits 18.7 personal fouls per outing.
Defensively, the Monarchs force 10.4 turnovers per game and draw an average of 16.3 fouls. They rank 314th in college basketball for assists allowed, having given up 99 assists this season. The Monarchs concede a field goal percentage of 41.4% (177 of 428) and allow opponents to grab 37.0 rebounds per game. They defend three-point shooting at a rate of 32.9%, ranking 217th in points per game allowed (74.7).
The Villanova Wildcats, in their latest outing, defeated La Salle by a score of 70-55. They recorded 20 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 32. The Wildcats committed 12 turnovers but managed 6 steals. La Salle was penalized with 12 fouls, allowing Villanova 10 free throw attempts, of which they made 6 for a conversion rate of 60.0%. From beyond the arc, Villanova sank 8 of 25 attempts (32.0%). Overall, they shot 28 of 54 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 51.9%. The Wildcats allowed La Salle to score 22 of 51 field goal attempts, resulting in a 43.1% shooting rate for La Salle. Villanova also permitted La Salle to nab 26 total rebounds (11 offensive).
Matthew Hodge was a key contributor for the Wildcats in this game. He scored 17 points during his 35 minutes of play without recording any assists. Hodge shot 77.8%, making 7 of 9 attempts, and also grabbed 3 rebounds.
Villanova boasts a 4-1 record this season. Offensively, they shoot 47.2% from the field, ranking 118th. The Wildcats have amassed 411 points so far (82.2 points per game) and average 40.0 rebounds per game. They assist on 17.8 baskets per game (61st in D-1) and commit an average of 11.6 turnovers. Villanova commits 16.2 fouls per game and has a free throw percentage of 68.5%.
On the defensive end, Villanova allows opponents to shoot 40.0% from three-point range (40 of 100) and 67.1% from the foul line. The team gives up an average of 12.8 assists and 29.0 rebounds per game, ranking 164th and 25th in college basketball, respectively. Defensively, they are ranked 77th in D-1, allowing 67.4 points per game, and they force 14.0 turnovers per game while limiting opponents’ field goal shooting to 45.1% (261st in D-1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Old Dominion
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