- Matchup: Stetson Hatters vs North Alabama Lions
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Venue: Flowers Hall, Florence, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The North Alabama Lions (5-6) will face off against the Stetson Hatters (4-9) at Flowers Hall this Thursday.
In their most recent game, the Stetson Hatters suffered a heavy defeat against Oklahoma, ending the match with a score of 107-54. The Hatters committed 16 fouls compared to 13 by Oklahoma. While Stetson made 12 out of 24 attempts from beyond the arc, Oklahoma excelled with a free throw shooting percentage of 68.2%, hitting 15 of 22. Defensively, Stetson struggled, allowing Oklahoma to shoot an impressive 67.8% from the floor with 40 successful shots out of 59. The Hatters registered 22 total rebounds (8 offensive) and contributed only 6 assists while forcing 8 turnovers and securing 3 steals. At the foul line, Stetson converted 9 of 12 free throw attempts at a 75.0% rate, ultimately finishing the game with a 34.5% field goal percentage (20 of 58) and making only 5 out of 28 from three-point range.
In this contest, Ethan Copeland played a pivotal role, shooting 46.2% from the field, accumulating 14 points on 6 out of 13 attempts. He contributed 1 assist and collected 2 rebounds over 30 minutes of play.
Stetson enters this matchup with a record of 4-9 for the season. The team averages 13.7 turnovers and commits 14.5 fouls per game. With 33.4 rebounds per outing and 169 assists this season, they are ranked 266th nationally in assists. Their perimeter shooting stands at 32.0% (109 of 341) and they hold a 63.1% efficiency from the free-throw line. Averaging 68.8 points per game, the Hatters rank 329th in the country while boasting a field goal percentage of 42.2%.
Defensively, the Hatters force opponents into 11.4 turnovers each game and draw 16.3 personal fouls. Currently ranked 329th in allowed assists, they have conceded 212 throughout the season. Their defense faces challenges, allowing a field goal percentage of 48.9% (388 of 793) and yielding 36.8 rebounds per game. Opponents convert 36.7% of their three-point attempts, and Stetson ranks 327th in points allowed per game, with an average of 80.7.
In their previous game, the North Alabama Lions were defeated 91-57 by Loyola Marymount. The Lions managed to collect 20 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards, totaling 31. They turned the ball over 7 times while securing 6 steals. Loyola Marymount, committing 24 fouls, sent the Lions to the free-throw line 25 times, of which they converted 16 for a 64.0% success rate. Shooting from long range, North Alabama made only 3 of 15 attempts (20.0%) and finished the match with a 29.7% shooting rate from the field (19 of 64). Defensively, the Lions allowed Loyola Marymount to shoot effectively, with a field goal percentage of 50.8% (32 of 63) and a three-point success rate of 50.0% (16 of 32). They permitted Loyola to gather a total of 38 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards.
Corneilous Williams notably contributed for the Lions, scoring 14 points in 24 minutes and providing 1 assist. He managed a shooting percentage of 42.9%, hitting 3 of 7 attempts, while also securing 11 rebounds.
North Alabama holds a 5-6 record this season. The Lions average 15.5 personal fouls per game and post a free-throw shooting percentage of 69.1%. Assisting teammates only 11.0 times per game (ranked 349th nationally), they turn the ball over 10.8 times per contest. Scoring a total of 778 points this season (averaging 70.7), they grab around 36.4 rebounds per game. Their overall shooting stands at 42.1%, ranking them 319th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Lions allow 75.5 points per game (ranked 238th). They force 10.1 turnovers per game but have permitted opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field (215th). Their defense allows a 35.8% shooting percentage from three-point range (106 of 296) while opponents are converting 71.0% of their free-throw attempts. The Lions yield 15.8 assists and 36.6 total rebounds per game, placing them 310th and 277th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Support the Stetson Hatters
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