- Matchup: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Miami Hurricanes
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, FL
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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On Tuesday, the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) will face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-6) at the Watsco Center.
The Pittsburgh Panthers recently secured a victory against Penn State with a score of 80-46. They recorded a shooting percentage of 50.0% (30 of 60) and made 12 out of 24 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Panthers converted 8 of 14, achieving a rate of 57.1%. On the boards, they accumulated 27 rebounds, including 6 offensive ones, and distributed 15 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, Pittsburgh held their opponent to 32.7% shooting from the field (18 of 55). Penn State managed 7 assists and 5 steals during the game and grabbed a total of 25 rebounds (4 offensive and 21 defensive), but they did not register any blocks. They shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 6 of 9 attempts, and sank only 4 out of 23 three-point shots. Both teams finished with 15 personal fouls.
Roman Siulepa was a standout performer in this match, hitting 62.5% from the field and dishing out 1 assist while playing 30 minutes and collecting 3 rebounds. He finished the game with an impressive 28 points on 10 of 16 shooting.
Pittsburgh enters this matchup with a season record of 7-6. The team averages 74.0 points per game (ranked 264th in Division 1) shooting at 45.6% from the field. The Panthers have a three-point shooting accuracy of 36.9% (114 of 309) and a free-throw shooting percentage of 68.6%. They average 36.2 rebounds per game and have recorded 173 assists this season, ranking 238th in D-1 for assists. The team averages 11.5 turnovers and commits 17.2 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Panthers have forced an average of 11.0 turnovers per game while committing 16.3 personal fouls. They currently rank 128th in D-1 in assists allowed, having conceded 157 assists this season. The Panthers’ defense gives up an opponent shooting percentage of 42.6% (303 of 711) and averages 31.2 rebounds per game, allowing opponents 33.8% shooting from beyond the arc. They rank 68th in the nation in points allowed per game at 67.8.
In their last game, the Miami Hurricanes triumphed over North Florida, winning 105-67. They allowed North Florida to collect 21 rebounds (7 offensive). Miami shot 35.5% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 31 attempts, and went 14 of 16 from the free-throw line for a remarkable 87.5%. North Florida managed 21 of 56 shooting from the field, resulting in a 37.5% shooting percentage. The Hurricanes’ own shooting was stellar, making 38 of 67 shots for a 56.7% rate. Beyond the arc, they connected on 9 of 25 shots (36.0%) and enjoyed a free-throw conversion rate of 69.0%. North Florida committed 20 personal fouls, granting the Hurricanes 29 free-throw attempts. They turned the ball over 10 times while securing 13 steals. Miami recorded a total of 43 rebounds, 15 of which were offensive.
Tre Donaldson played a crucial role for the Hurricanes, going 7 of 15 in this match for a shooting percentage of 46.7%, along with 5 rebounds. He scored 21 points in 32 minutes and distributed 9 assists in the game.
The Hurricanes boast a strong record of 11-2 this season. Offensively, Miami is shooting 52.3% from the field, placing them 7th nationally. They have accumulated 1,163 points over the season, averaging 89.5 points per game while grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game. The team averages 19.9 assists per game (10th in Division 1) and incurs an average of 11.7 turnovers. Additionally, Miami commits about 16.8 fouls per game and shoots 66.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Hurricanes rank 66th in the nation for points allowed per game with an average of 67.7. They force an average of 15.0 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to 40.1% shooting from the field (54th in D-1). The Miami defense yields a three-point shooting percentage of 33.8% (108 of 320) and allows teams to shoot 64.5% from the free-throw line. They average 13.0 assists and concede 30.9 rebounds per game, ranking 157th and 42nd in those statistical categories, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Miami
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