- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
- Broadcasting on: CBS
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This Saturday, the undefeated Iowa State Cyclones (7-0) will travel to Mackey Arena to face the also undefeated Purdue Boilermakers (8-0).
In their most recent outing, the Iowa State Cyclones triumphed over Alcorn State, dominating the game with a score of 132-68. The Cyclones showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 70.8% (46 out of 65) and excelled in three-point shooting, making 22 of their 30 attempts. At the free throw line, Iowa State converted 18 of 24 shots for a successful rate of 75%. They gathered a total of 29 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones, and assisted on 33 baskets while forcing 26 turnovers and recording 17 steals. Defensively, Iowa State allowed Alcorn State to shoot 48.2% (27 of 56). The opposing team managed 14 assists and had 11 steals, while grabbing 15 rebounds (6 offensive, 9 defensive) without any blocks. Alcorn State completed 6 of 9 free throw attempts for a charity stripe percentage of 66.7% and hit 8 of 19 from deep. In terms of fouls, Iowa State committed 13 while Alcorn State recorded 15.
A standout performer was Milan Momcilovic, who dazzled on the floor, boasting a shooting percentage of 75.0% and contributing 2 assists. Playing 30 minutes, he collected 3 rebounds and scored an impressive 27 points on 9 of 12 shooting.
As they approach this game, Iowa State boasts a pristine record of 7-0 this season. They are averaging 91.1 points per game (ranked 21st nationally) while shooting 52.7% overall. The Cyclones have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.6% (59 out of 157) and have successfully made 68.6% of their free throws. The team is averaging 37.0 rebounds per game and has achieved 121 assists this season, placing them at 169th nationally for assists. Iowa State turns the ball over an average of 9.3 times per game and commits 17.1 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cyclones are adept at forcing 18.4 turnovers each game while averaging 16.1 personal fouls. They rank 105th nationally for assists allowed, having conceded 95 so far this season. Iowa State permits an opponent shooting percentage of 41.2% (160 of 388) and gives up 31.9 rebounds per game collectively. They also allow a three-point shooting rate of 33.1% while ranking 37th nationally for points allowed, with their opponents averaging 65.0 points.
In their last matchup, the Purdue Boilermakers secured a victory against Rutgers with a score of 81-65. They logged 25 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive, tallying 35 for the game. Purdue recorded only 9 turnovers while notching 4 steals. Rutgers was awarded 18 fouls, sending the Boilermakers to the charity stripe for a total of 20 attempts, of which they successfully made 17 for an impressive rate of 85.0%. Purdue managed to shoot 27 of 58 from the field, achieving 46.6%. They permitted Rutgers to convert 25 of 56 shots, resulting in a shooting rate of 44.6% against them. The Boilermakers also finished 47.1% from beyond the arc, going 8 of 17, while making 7 out of 11 attempts from the free throw line (63.6%). In terms of rebounding, Purdue allowed Rutgers to capture 23 total boards (6 offensive).
Trey Kaufman-Renn was pivotal for Purdue in this matchup, hitting 7 of 11 for a shooting percentage of 63.6%, alongside gathering 13 rebounds. He amassed 19 points in 32 minutes of play, also handing out 3 assists.
Purdue stands at 8-0 for the season. Their offense is notably efficient, connecting on 51.0% of their field goal attempts, positioning them 26th in the nation. The Boilermakers have scored a total of 709 points (88.6 per game) and register 40.9 rebounds each contest. They achieve an impressive average of 20.6 assists per game (7th nationally) with only 9.5 turnovers. Purdue commits approximately 14.0 fouls per game and is shooting 77.3% from the free throw line.
Purdue’s defense holds opponents to 30.6% on three-point attempts (70 out of 229) while allowing 67.6% free throw conversions. They average conceding 12.9 assists and 29.3 rebounds, ranking 164th and 16th nationally respectively. The Boilermakers are 81st in points allowed per game with an average of 67.6, also forcing 10.3 turnovers per game and allowing opponents to shoot 40.2% from the floor (73rd in Division I).
Which team will win tonight’s NCAA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Purdue
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