- Matchup: UMass Minutemen vs Boston College Eagles
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Boston College Eagles (5-5) are set to face the UMass Minutemen (6-3) at the MassMutual Center this Wednesday.
In their latest outing, the UMass Minutemen took on UMass Lowell and celebrated a decisive 80-60 victory. The Minutemen boasted a field goal percentage of 45.7%, hitting 32 of 70 attempts, although they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 18 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 17 for a shooting rate of 70.6%. On the boards, UMass secured 37 rebounds, with 12 coming from offensive efforts. The team also tallied 20 assists, pressured the opposition into 19 turnovers, and made 13 steals. Defensively, UMass allowed the opponent to shoot 44.0% (22 of 50) from the field. UMass Lowell recorded 12 assists and 6 steals while grabbing a total of 26 rebounds (7 offensive, 19 defensive) without any blocks. Their free-throw performance was 48.1%, with 13 made out of 27 attempts, and they managed to sink 3 from 12 long-range shots. Both teams committed a near-equal number of fouls, with UMass totaling 19 and UMass Lowell 17.
The standout player for UMass in that game was Marcus Banks Jr., who posted a shooting percentage of 42.9%, recorded 2 assists, and pulled down 3 rebounds during his 32 minutes on the court. He contributed 17 points from 6 of 14 shooting.
The Minutemen enter this contest with a record of 6-3 for the season. They average 14.2 turnovers per game and commit roughly 20.8 fouls. Collectively, they grab 36.4 rebounds per game and have provided 156 assists thus far, ranking them 88th in the nation for assists. UMass shoots 32.1% from three-point range (62 of 193) and 65.4% from the charity stripe. Their scoring average is 78.2 points per game, placing them 171st in Division I, while their overall field goal percentage stands at 46.3%.
On the defensive side, the Minutemen consistently force 14.9 turnovers per game while registering approximately 20.6 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 27.6% shooting from three-point range and rank 138th in points per game allowed (71.2). UMass concedes a field goal percentage of 44.2% (215 of 486) and averages 29.8 rebounds per game. They rank 118th in college basketball for assists allowed, tallying 115 so far this season.
In their last game, the Boston College Eagles secured a narrow 67-63 win against New Haven. They managed to collect 23 defensive rebounds alongside 10 offensive boards, achieving a total of 33 for the game. Boston College lost possession 15 times but recorded 3 turnovers forced. New Haven racked up 19 personal fouls, which allowed the Eagles to attempt 23 free throws, making 17 at a rate of 73.9%. From beyond the arc, Boston College converted 10 of 25 attempts, equating to 40.0%. Overall, they shot 20 of 48 from the field, resulting in a percentage of 41.7%. Defensively, Boston College allowed New Haven to shoot 38.8% (19 out of 49), as well as 5 of 22 from beyond the 3-point line (22.7%). They had an impressive free-throw performance, finishing at 20 of 24 (83.3%) while allowing New Haven to secure 29 rebounds in total (8 offensive).
Fred Payne was instrumental for the Eagles during this matchup, shooting 7 of 13 for a field goal percentage of 53.8% while recording 4 rebounds. He finished with 18 points over 33 minutes of gameplay, adding 2 assists.
This season, the Boston College Eagles stand at 5-5. The team averages 16.8 personal fouls per game and has a 68.5% free-throw rate. They provide only 11.1 assists per game, ranking 341st in the nation, while losing possession 10.6 times per game. Collectively, Boston College has scored 700 points this season, averaging 70.0 points per contest, and they secure approximately 40.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 40.4% from the field, putting them at 340th in the nation.
Defensively, the Eagles are ranked 54th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 66.6. They force 10.0 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 39.8% from the floor (58th in college). The Eagles’ defense limits 3-point shooting to 26.8% (57 of 213), while their opponents convert 67.8% of free-throw attempts. They also give up 9.9 assists and 36.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 17th and 275th respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Boston College
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