- Matchup: Northeastern Huskies vs Elon Phoenix
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Schar Center, Elon, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Elon Phoenix (8-5) are set to challenge the Northeastern Huskies (4-7) at Schar Center this upcoming Monday.
In their previous game, the Northeastern Huskies faced off against Rhode Island and suffered a defeat, ending with a score of 85-77. The Huskies achieved a field goal percentage of 49.0% (24 of 49) and made 10 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, Northeastern converted 19 of 25 opportunities for a success rate of 76.0%. On the boards, they recorded 24 rebounds, including 8 offensive. The team also notched 16 assists while forcing their opponents into 8 turnovers and securing 7 steals. Defensively, they allowed Rhode Island to shoot 55.0%, making 33 of 60 attempts. Rhode Island managed 11 assists and 7 steals, finishing the game with 30 rebounds (12 offensive, 18 defensive) without any blocks. Rhode Island hit 68.8% of their free throws, successfully scoring 11 of 16, and connected on 8 of 22 from three-point range. The Huskies committed 15 personal fouls compared to Rhode Island’s 18.
Ryan Williams played a crucial role in this match, boasting a shooting percentage of 75.0% with 4 assists. With 30 minutes on the court, he grabbed 1 rebound and finished the game with 21 points, shooting 6 of 8.
Northeastern heads into this matchup with a 4-7 season record, averaging 73.5 points per game (ranked 275th in D-1) and shooting 45.3% from the floor. The Huskies hold a three-point shooting percentage of 32.9% (76 out of 231) and a free throw success rate of 70.7%. They average 32.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 159 assists this season, ranking 301st in Division 1 in assists. The team turns the ball over 13.5 times per game and commits an average of 18.8 fouls.
On the defensive end, the Huskies force their opponents into 13.6 turnovers per game and draw an average of 17.7 fouls. They currently rank 25th nationally in assists allowed to opponents, with a total of 129 given up this season. Northeastern’s defense records a shooting percentage allowed of 47.5% (292 of 615) and averages 34.7 rebounds allowed per game. They restrict opponents to a 32.2% shooting percentage from three-point range, ranking 245th in D-1 for points allowed per game (76.0).
The Elon Phoenix last played against Greensboro College, achieving a decisive victory with a final score of 97-63. On the boards, Elon allowed Greensboro to gather 20 rebounds (5 offensive). The Phoenix shot 32.0% from three-point territory, hitting 8 of 25 attempts, and finished at the free throw line with 3 of 5 (60.0%). Greensboro College converted 26 of their 66 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 39.4%. Ultimately, the Phoenix made 33 out of 67 shots from the field, totaling a 49.3% shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Elon made 7 of 25 attempts (28.0%). At the free throw line, they converted 24 out of 28 split attempts, achieving an impressive 85.7%. Greensboro committed 20 fouls, sending the Phoenix to the line an ample number of times. They had 10 turnovers while accruing 9 steals in the match. In total, Elon secured 28 defensive rebounds and 18 offensive rebounds, amounting to 46 boards.
Chandler Cuthrell had a notable performance for the Phoenix, tallying 21 points in just 18 minutes on the court, contributing with 3 assists as well. With an impressive 60.0% shooting rate, he netted 9 out of 15 attempts and amassed 8 rebounds.
Elon holds an 8-5 record this season. The Phoenix commit an average of 17.2 fouls per game and convert 73.6% from the free throw line. They assist teammates 15.7 times per game, ranking 115th in college basketball while averaging 10.8 turnovers. Elon has scored a total of 1,116 points this season, averaging 85.8 points per game, and they gather 38.6 rebounds per game. On offense, the Phoenix maintain a shooting percentage of 47.3%, placing them 102nd nationally.
Defensively, the Phoenix are ranked 278th in points allowed per game, conceding 77.5. They generate 12.2 turnovers per game but allow opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field (268th in D-1). The Elon defense permits 33.9% shooting from three-point range (123 of 363), and opponents make 66.7% of their free throw attempts. Elon allows 15.3 assists and 33.4 boards on average per game, placing them 296th and 129th in the country, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
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