- Matchup: Utah Valley Wolverines vs Bowling Green Falcons
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Stroh Center, Bowling Green, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Bowling Green Falcons (6-2) will host the Utah Valley Wolverines (5-2) at the Stroh Center.
In their previous outing, the Utah Valley Wolverines suffered a defeat against San Diego State, finishing at 77-66. The Wolverines committed 20 fouls, while San Diego State recorded 18. Utah Valley hit 5 of 15 shots from beyond the arc, whereas San Diego State achieved a free throw success rate of 78.6%, sinking 22 of 28 attempts. Meanwhile, San Diego State grabbed 32 rebounds (11 offensive, 21 defensive) and recorded 13 assists along with 12 steals. Defensively, Utah Valley allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 44.6% on 25 of 56 attempts, made 16 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and registered 10 steals. The Wolverines secured a total of 29 rebounds, including 9 offensive, and converted 10 of 15 free throw attempts for a 66.7% rate. Their shooting performance concluded with 41.8% from the field (23 of 55) and 10 of 27 from three-point range.
Jackson Holcombe emerged as a key player in the last game, finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% while contributing 5 assists. He played 36 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and scored 17 points on 5 of 10 shooting.
The Wolverines enter the game with a season record of 5-2. They average 13.7 turnovers and 19.4 personal fouls per game. As a unit, Utah Valley excels at rebounding, averaging 39.9 boards and dishing out 143 assists so far, ranking 54th nationally in assists. They hit 37.1% from beyond the arc (53 of 143) and 68.6% from the free throw line. The Wolverines average 85.9 points per game (67th in D-1), shooting at a 53.2% clip from the field.
On the defensive end, the Wolverines force an average of 15.9 turnovers per game while committing 17.7 personal fouls. They rank 25th in D-1 for assists allowed, with 76 given up this season. Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 36.0% (146 of 406) and 31.4 rebounds per game. They limit opponents to 28.8% shooting from three-point land, ranking 12th nationally in points allowed per game (62.9).
In their last game, the Bowling Green Falcons secured a victory over Kansas State with a score of 82-66. They gathered a total of 38 rebounds (24 defensive and 14 offensive). The Falcons committed 7 turnovers and managed 3 steals. Kansas State was assessed 18 fouls, giving Bowling Green 19 free throw attempts, of which they converted 14 for a 73.7% success rate. From beyond the arc, Bowling Green hit 12 of 26 shots (46.2%). Overall, they shot 28 of 62 from the field, achieving a 45.2% shooting percentage. Kansas State recorded a shooting rate of 39.3%, with 24 of 61 shots made, and finished with 26.1% from three-point range (6 of 23) as well as 12 of 22 at the free throw line (54.5%). On the boards, the Falcons allowed Kansas State to secure 30 rebounds (12 offensive).
Sam Towns proved to be instrumental for the Falcons in that matchup, scoring 27 points in 34 minutes, along with 2 assists. His shooting was stellar, landing 9 of 14 for a 64.3% efficiency, and he collected 8 rebounds as well.
Bowling Green holds a record of 6-2 this season. They average 17.9 personal fouls per game and have a free throw shooting percentage of 74.0%. The Falcons average 15.4 assists per game (ranking 141st nationally) while committing 12.3 turnovers. Overall, they have scored 681 points this season (averaging 85.1 points per game) and pull down 37.9 rebounds per game. Their offensive shooting percentage stands at 47.1%, placing them 116th in the nation.
Defensively, the Falcons limit three-pointers to 29.6% (59 of 199) and allow opponents to shoot 73.2% from the free throw line. They give up 11.9 assists and 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking 99th and 91st respectively. In terms of points allowed, Bowling Green ranks 53rd nationally, allowing 65.8 points per game. They generate an impressive average of 18.6 turnovers per game and permit opponents to hit 40.0% of their shots from the field (67th in college).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Utah Valley
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