- Matchup: McNeese Cowboys vs. Michigan Wolverines
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Monday at Crisler Center, the Michigan Wolverines (11-0) will face off against the McNeese Cowboys (10-2).
In their recent game, the McNeese Cowboys triumphed over Houston Christian with a score of 78-68. They showcased an impressive field goal percentage of 59.3% (32 of 54) while sinking 7 of their 21 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, McNeese converted 7 out of 9, resulting in a 77.8% success rate. On the boards, they recorded 30 rebounds, including 7 offensive, and assisted on 15 baskets while forcing 10 turnovers and stealing the ball 5 times. Defensively, McNeese held Houston Christian to a 40.0% shooting rate (22 of 55). Houston Christian managed 14 assists and 3 steals but couldn’t block any shots during the game. They finished shooting 82.4% from the line (14 of 17) and nailed 10 of their 23 attempts from beyond the arc. The Cowboys collectively committed 17 fouls compared to Houston Christian’s 13.
Larry Johnson played a crucial role, scoring 22 points on 10 of 15 shooting and pulling down 6 rebounds in 33 minutes of play, ending the game with a shooting efficiency of 66.7% along with 1 assist.
Heading into this matchup, McNeese has a record of 10-2 this season. They commit an average of 10.3 turnovers per game and 18.6 fouls per contest. McNeese averages 36.7 rebounds and has recorded 202 assists this year, ranking 110th in Division 1 for assists. They shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc (83 of 240) and a solid 77.9% from the free-throw line. The Cowboys are averaging 88.0 points per game, ranking 36th in the nation, while shooting 51.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Cowboys force 18.4 turnovers per game while incurring 18.1 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 33.2% shooting from beyond the arc and currently rank 29th in points allowed per game (65.6). McNeese concedes a field goal percentage of 38.4% (255 of 664) and allows 32.1 rebounds per contest, ranking 75th in Division 1 for assists allowed this season with 145.
In their last outing, the Michigan Wolverines emerged victoriously with a score of 102-50 against La Salle. Michigan allowed La Salle to collect 31 total rebounds (11 offensive). They shot a mere 9.5% from three-point territory, hitting only 2 of 21 attempts and went 14 of 15 from the free-throw line, achieving 93.3%. Defensively, Michigan held La Salle to a 27.9% shooting rate (17 of 61). The Wolverines managed to shoot 54.8% overall, sinking 34 of 62 shots. Additionally, they drained 14 of their 29 three-point attempts for an impressive 48.3%. La Salle fouled 28 times, setting the Wolverines up for 30 free throws, while Michigan forced 9 turnovers and secured 12 steals, amassing 40 total rebounds.
Trey McKenney was a standout performer for the Wolverines, scoring 17 points in 25 minutes without registering any assists. His shooting percentage was 62.5%, making 5 of 8 shots, while he grabbed a single rebound.
Michigan holds an immaculate 11-0 record this season. They average 15.6 fouls per game and have a free throw shooting rate of 71.6%. Their assist average is 21.6 per game, placing them second in the nation, while their turnovers stand at 12.5 per game. The Wolverines have accumulated 1,049 points for the season (95.4 per game) and average 44.1 rebounds. Offensively, they rank 4th in the nation with a shooting percentage of 53.1%.
Defensively, Michigan permits opponents to shoot 30.2% from three-point range (90 of 298) and 70.2% from the free-throw line. They yield an average of 9.8 assists and 32.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 12th and 101st, respectively. The Wolverines are 38th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (66.1), forcing 13.5 turnovers and holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 35.2% (2nd in D-1).
Who will take the win in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Michigan
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