- Matchup: Northeastern Huskies vs Syracuse Orange
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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The action unfolds at JMA Wireless Dome as the Syracuse Orange (6-4) take on the Northeastern Huskies (4-5) this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Northeastern Huskies secured a triumph against Central Connecticut, clinching a 73-56 victory. The Huskies achieved a field goal percentage of 46.4%, successfully draining 9 of their 25 long-range attempts. At the free-throw line, Northeastern excelled, making 12 of 14 shots for an impressive 85.7% rate. On the boards, they totaled 42 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive end. Additionally, Northeastern contributed 15 assists while forcing 8 turnovers from their opponents and recording 5 steals. Defensively, the Huskies held Central Connecticut to just 33.3% shooting (21 of 63). The opponents managed 9 assists and 6 steals while securing 31 rebounds (7 offensive, 24 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Central Connecticut struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 10 of 17 attempts, and tallied 4 of 17 shots from beyond the arc. In total fouls, the Huskies were tagged with 17 while Central Connecticut had 10.
Key player William Kermoury made significant contributions with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% from the floor, totaling 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist over 31 minutes of play.
Heading into this matchup, Northeastern currently holds a record of 4-5 this season. They average 72.1 points per game, ranking 292nd nationally, while shooting at a rate of 44.6%. The Huskies have a three-point shooting percentage of 31.0% (58 of 187) and convert 70.6% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they average 33.7 rebounds and have registered 124 assists this season, putting them 333rd in the nation for assists. On the turnover front, they average 13.6 per game and commit about 17.9 personal fouls nightly.
On the defensive side, the Huskies generate 14.2 turnovers from their opponents and draw 17.8 fouls per game. Ranking 28th in Division I, they’ve allowed 110 assists this season. Northeastern concedes a field goal percentage of 46.2% (232 of 502), permitting 34.6 rebounds per game. Their opponents shoot 32.2% from three-point range, ranking Northeastern 190th nationally in points allowed per game (73.3).
In their last game, the Syracuse Orange achieved a 76-62 victory against Mercyhurst. Syracuse permitted the opponent 31 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. They shot 27.8% from beyond the arc (5 of 18) and converted 7 of 10 at the free-throw line (70.0%). Defensively, Syracuse allowed Mercyhurst to score on 25 of 62 attempts, resulting in a 40.3% field goal rate. Overall, Syracuse shot 49.2% from the field (30 of 61) and made 4 out of their 17 attempts from three-point territory (23.5%) while hitting 12 free throws at a success rate of 75.0%. Mercyhurst committed 14 fouls, allowing Syracuse 16 free throw attempts. The Orange had 25 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds, amounting to a total of 37 boards.
JJ Starling was a standout performer for Syracuse, netting 15 points in 32 minutes, alongside 4 assists. He shot 66.7% from the field, converting 6 of 9 attempts, and contributed 2 rebounds.
Syracuse’s season record stands at 6-4. The Orange average 15.9 fouls per contest and have a free-throw rate of 56.8%. They contribute 13.8 assists per game (ranking 242nd in college basketball) and turn the ball over 10.7 times per game. They have scored 726 points this season, averaging 72.6 points per game, while pulling in 35.5 rebounds each outing. The Orange boast a field goal percentage of 45.9%, placing them 168th in Division I.
Defensively, the Orange rank 25th in the nation for points allowed per game, giving up 65.0. They generate an average of 14.5 turnovers from their opponents while allowing a field goal percentage of 39.0% (31st nationally). The Syracuse defense concedes 32.5% from three-point range (63 of 194) and allows opponents to convert 73.2% of their free throws. They surrender about 12.0 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking 91st and 319th in Division I, respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Northeastern
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