- Matchup: Grand Canyon Lopes vs Wyoming Cowboys
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Arena-Auditorium, Laramie, WY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Grand Canyon Lopes (6-4) will visit the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday as they aim to claim victory against the Wyoming Cowboys (9-2).
The Lopes recently faced off against Coastal Carolina, emerging triumphant with a score of 82-61. In that game, Grand Canyon achieved a field goal percentage of 36.8% (28 of 76) and succeeded on 9 of 30 three-point attempts. They converted 17 of 20 free throws, showcasing an impressive 85.0% success rate. Grand Canyon also dominated the boards, collecting a total of 50 rebounds, including 18 on the offensive end. Additionally, they registered 19 assists while forcing the opponents into 4 turnovers and securing 2 steals. Defensively, the Lopes limited Coastal Carolina to 37.3% shooting from the field, allowing 25 made baskets out of 67 attempts. Coastal Carolina recorded 12 assists and claimed 32 rebounds (10 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They managed only 50.0% from the free-throw line, netting 4 out of 8 attempts, alongside 7 out of 22 from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, Grand Canyon committed 11, while Coastal Carolina tallied 21 fouls.
Caleb Shaw was pivotal in this matchup, scoring 18 points on 6 of 11 shooting. He logged 28 minutes of play and grabbed 7 rebounds while posting a field goal percentage of 54.5% along with 3 assists.
Entering this contest, Grand Canyon holds a record of 6-4 this season. They average 74.9 points per game (ranking 239th in Division 1) with a field goal percentage of 43.4%. The Lopes have a three-point shooting rate of 29.0% (64 of 221) and convert 76.3% from the free-throw line. On average, they haul in 38.1 rebounds per game and have distributed 143 assists this season, placing them 275th in D-1 for assists. They commit 12.0 turnovers per game and accumulate 17.2 personal fouls on average.
Defensively, the Lopes compel opponents to turn the ball over 13.0 times per game while drawing 20.2 fouls. They allow their adversaries to shoot 33.3% from three-point range, ranking 68th in the nation for points allowed per game (67.7). Grand Canyon permits a field goal percentage of 42.9% (236 of 550) and averages 30.5 rebounds per game collectively. They are positioned 66th in the country for opponent assists, having surrendered 122 this season.
In their last game, the Wyoming Cowboys secured a win against South Dakota State, finishing 87-72. They amassed 28 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 36. Wyoming committed 10 turnovers and registered 4 steals in this match. South Dakota State committed 18 fouls, granting the Cowboys 20 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 17 for an 85.0% success rate. Wyoming made 10 of 24 three-point shots (41.7%) and concluded the game with a 53.6% shooting rate from the floor, hitting 30 of 56 shots. Defensively, they limited South Dakota State to 40.0% shooting from the field (22 of 55), while permitting 10 of 26 three-point attempts (38.5%) and 18 of 24 from the free-throw line (75.0%). Wyoming allowed South Dakota State 18 total rebounds, with 5 being offensive.
Nasir Meyer played a crucial role for the Cowboys, shooting 10 of 14 for a conversion rate of 71.4% and securing 7 rebounds. He totaled 25 points during his 32 minutes on the court and contributed 1 assist to his team.
Wyoming now holds a record of 9-2 for the current season. The Cowboys commit an average of 22.4 personal fouls per game and achieve a free-throw success rate of 69.4%. They dish out an average of 16.2 assists per game (96th in college basketball) while turning the ball over 11.6 times per contest. Wyoming has scored a total of 967 points this season (87.9 per game) and averages 40.7 rebounds per game. In terms of shooting efficiency, the Cowboys hold a 49.6% rate, ranking 38th in Division 1.
On the defensive side, Wyoming allows 29.1% shooting from beyond the arc (71 of 244), while opponents convert 72.1% of free-throw attempts against them. They concede an average of 8.2 assists and 31.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 1st and 43rd nationally. Wyoming’s defense ranks 149th for points allowed per game (71.7) and compels opponents into 13.2 turnovers per game while permitting a field goal percentage of 41.3% (94th in D-1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Grand Canyon
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