- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies vs UC Irvine Anteaters
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- Venue: Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Cancun, Mexico
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the UC Irvine Anteaters (3-3) will face off against the undefeated New Mexico State Aggies (4-0) at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
In their previous game, the New Mexico State Aggies secured a victory over Samford with a score of 81-72. The Aggies showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 54.4% (31 of 57) and made 7 out of 16 attempts from three-point range. At the free throw line, they converted 12 of their 16 shots, achieving a 75.0% success rate. On the boards, they totaled 34 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. In addition, they recorded 16 assists, forced 3 turnovers, and nabbed 1 steal. Defensively, New Mexico State limited their opponent to 40.0% shooting, as Samford finished the game making 24 of 60 attempts. Samford had 9 assists and made 4 steals, while grabbing 26 total rebounds (9 offensive, 17 defensive) without any blocks. They finished the game shooting 76.2% from the free throw line (16 of 21) and hit only 8 of their 30 three-point attempts. Personal fouls leaned toward New Mexico State, which accumulated 19, while Samford had 16.
One standout for the Aggies was Julius Mims, who went an unparalleled 100.0% from the field, contributing 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting. He played for 27 minutes and grabbed 11 rebounds, adding 1 assist.
The Aggies enter this contest with a perfect 4-0 record so far this season. They are averaging 78.5 points per game, ranking them 192nd nationally, with a field goal percentage of 46.4%. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 34.9% (29 of 83) and making 69.0% from the charity stripe. As a team, New Mexico State is securing 36.0 rebounds per game and has recorded a total of 56 assists, placing them 350th in Division 1 for ball distribution. Their turnovers average 10.5 per game, paired with a foul count of 20.3 per contest.
Defensively, the Aggies force an average of 14.8 turnovers and commit 20.0 personal fouls per game. They limit their opponents to a shooting percentage of 26.7% from three-point range and rank 80th in college basketball by allowing 67.5 points per game. New Mexico State’s defense permits a shooting accuracy of 39.4% (87 of 221) and averages 33.3 rebounds. Additionally, they are the 6th best at limiting assists, surrendering just 38 over the season.
Meanwhile, the UC Irvine Anteaters faced a narrow defeat to UNI, losing 70-69 in their last game. They captured 37 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, bringing their total to 46. UC Irvine gave away the ball 9 times while recording 5 steals. UNI committed 24 fouls, which resulted in the Anteaters having 26 free throw attempts, converting 16 for a 61.5% rate. From three-point territory, UC Irvine made 3 out of 11 shots (27.3%). Overall, the Anteaters shot 42.4% from the field, making 25 of 59 attempts, while allowing UNI to shoot 36.1% on 26 of 72 attempts. The Anteaters also permitted UNI to gather 35 total rebounds, with 6 being offensive.
Derin Saran was a key player for the Anteaters, going 11 of 17 from the field (64.7%), earning 10 rebounds and scoring 29 points in 36 minutes, adding 4 assists to his tally.
This season, UC Irvine holds a record of 3-3. Offensively, the Anteaters excel, shooting 49.9% from the field, ranking 50th nationally. They have accumulated 536 points this season, averaging 89.3 per game, while securing 46.7 rebounds per match. Their assist average stands at 21.0 (9th in the nation), with 11.2 turnovers per game. UC Irvine commits 16.8 fouls per contest and converts 65.6% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Anteaters rank 65th in points allowed per game (66.7). They force 14.2 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 36.1% (18th in the country). Moreover, UC Irvine allows 31.2% on three-point attempts (44 of 141), and their opponents convert 62.1% of their free throw shots. The team has surrendered averages of 12.7 assists and 37.3 rebounds per game, ranking 161st and 271st in those categories, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup tonight?
Prediction: Go with UC Irvine
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