- Matchup: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs Texas Longhorns
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Venue: Moody Center in Austin, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs, who finished last season with a 4-29 record, are heading to the Moody Center this Thursday to challenge the Texas Longhorns, who ended their previous season with a 21-15 record.
In their recent matchup, the Bulldogs faced the Connecticut team and suffered a defeat with a score of 86-46. They committed 19 fouls compared to Connecticut’s 17. Gardner-Webb managed to convert only 9 of their 29 three-point attempts, while Connecticut achieved a free throw percentage of 62.5% by hitting 15 out of 24 attempts. Connecticut dominated the boards, collecting 44 rebounds (8 offensive and 36 defensive) without registering any blocks. The game saw Connecticut compiling 20 assists and tallying 10 steals. On the defensive end, Gardner-Webb allowed a shooting percentage of 51.7% from the floor as they let Connecticut score on 31 out of 60 attempts. Gardner-Webb had 5 assists and prompted their opponents into 10 turnovers alongside 5 steals. They secured a total of 24 rebounds, including 3 offensive, and converted 16 out of 26 free throw attempts, finishing with a free throw percentage of 61.5%. Gardner-Webb concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 25.5%, shooting 12 out of 47, while managing only 6 out of 19 from beyond the arc.
Jackson Skipper performed notably in this game, scoring 8 points with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% (3 out of 6) over 19 minutes, contributing 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
Looking ahead, Gardner-Webb plans to improve upon their 4-29 record from the previous season. They averaged 13.6 turnovers per game and committed 17.6 fouls per contest. As a team, they averaged 30.7 rebounds per game and accumulated 335 assists, ranking 357th in Division 1 basketball for assists. The Bulldogs converted 30.9% of their three-point attempts (227 out of 735) and achieved 68.4% from the free throw line. They averaged 68.1 points per game, placing them 333rd nationally, while shooting 42.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Bulldogs forced an average of 11.2 turnovers per game and committed 15.5 personal fouls. They ranked 351st in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up 556 throughout the previous season. Their defensive performance allowed opponents to shoot 49.3% (1,002 out of 2,031) and relinquished 39.3 rebounds per game, while allowing a 36% effectiveness rate on three-point shots, ranking them 362nd nationally in points per game allowed (85.5).
In their latest game, the Texas Longhorns secured a convincing win, dominating Chicago State with a score of 109-59. The Longhorns recorded a total of 42 rebounds, split between 27 defensive and 15 offensive. They turned the ball over 10 times but managed to snatch 8 steals. Chicago State was penalized with 20 personal fouls, granting the Longhorns 24 free throw opportunities, converting 16 at a rate of 66.7%. Texas excelled in three-point shooting, connecting on 13 out of 26 attempts (50.0%). By the end of the game, the Longhorns achieved a field goal percentage of 62.5%, making 40 out of 64 shots, while allowing Chicago State to score on 24 of 61 attempts (39.3% shooting overall). Chicago State struggled from beyond the arc, converting only 31.3% of their attempts (5 out of 16) and shooting 50.0% from the free throw line (6 out of 12). Texas allowed their opponents a total of 17 rebounds, including 6 from the offensive glass.
Matas Vokietaitis was a standout performer for the Longhorns in this game, scoring 22 points in just 25 minutes, alongside 1 assist. He was perfect from the field, hitting all 9 of his shot attempts (100.0%) and securing 6 rebounds.
Last season, Texas finished with a 21-15 record. Offensively, they ranked 33rd in the nation, shooting 48.4% from the field. The Longhorns scored a total of 2,979 points (averaging 82.8 points per game) while collecting 37.5 rebounds per game. They averaged only 12.4 assists (ranked 288th nationally) and turned the ball over 10.7 times per game. Texas averaged 18.5 fouls per contest and shot 74.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Texas ranked 243rd in points allowed per game (76.2). They successfully forced an average of 9.1 turnovers and allowed opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field (ranked 224th in Division 1). Defensively, Texas conceded 34.7% on three-point shots and permitted opponents to convert 74.1% of their free throw attempts. They allowed 15.8 assists and 30.5 rebounds per game, putting them at 245th and 15th respectively in these metrics.
Which team will triumph in today’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Gardner-Webb
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