- Matchup: Manhattan Jaspers vs Maine Black Bears
- Event Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Venue: Skip Chappelle Court at Memorial Gymnasium, Orono, ME
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Manhattan Jaspers (0-2) are set to visit Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium this Sunday to face off against the Maine Black Bears (1-1).
In their previous game, the Manhattan Jaspers faced Albany, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 72-68. The Jaspers were whistled for 23 fouls, compared to Albany’s 19. From beyond the arc, Manhattan converted only 5 of 25 attempts. Albany had a 70.0% success rate from the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 30 shots. They also secured 37 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and dished out 15 assists while recording 10 steals. Defensively, Manhattan held Albany to a 41.1% field goal percentage, as the visitors connected on 23 of 56 shots. The Jaspers managed 14 assists during the game, forced 10 turnovers, and achieved 3 steals. On the boards, they amassed a total of 30 rebounds, with 9 being offensive. At the line, Manhattan’s free-throw shooting was subpar at 50%, making 9 of their 18 attempts. Overall, the Jaspers finished the game shooting 45.8% from the field (27 of 59) and 5 of 21 from three-point land.
Dusan Eric was notable in this contest, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 58.3% and contributing 1 assist in 19 minutes on the floor. He recorded 16 points on 7 of 12 shooting, along with 3 rebounds.
Manhattan embarks on this contest with a current record of 0-2. The team averages 13.5 turnovers and commits 17.5 fouls per game. Collectively, they pull down 31.0 rebounds per game and have a total of 21 assists, ranking them 234th in NCAA Division I for assists. The Jaspers are hitting 25.5% from three-point range (12 of 47) and 51.2% from the free-throw line, averaging a mere 62.5 points per game, placing them 312th in the nation while shooting 40.7% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Jaspers force 12.0 turnovers per game and draw 19.0 fouls. They rank 326th in Division I for assists allowed, conceding 35 on the season. Opponents are shooting 47.4% against them (55 of 116), and they allow 38.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, they give up 30.4% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 261st in points allowed per game, averaging 78.5.
The last outing for the Maine Black Bears ended in a thrilling 74-72 victory against Sacred Heart. In terms of rebounding, Maine allowed Sacred Heart to secure 40 boards, including 10 offensive. From long range, Maine struggled, hitting only 20.0% of their attempts (5 of 25) but excelled at the charity stripe, converting 19 out of 22 tries for an excellent 86.4%. Sacred Heart managed to score 24 baskets from 68 attempts, shooting 35.3% overall. The Black Bears, meanwhile, registered 42.4% from the field (25 of 59) and nailed 10 of 26 three-point attempts (38.5%), with free-throw shooting at 82.4% (14 of 17). The Black Bears forced 10 turnovers and recorded 4 steals while securing 33 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive, totaling 39 boards for the game.
Caleb Crawford played a crucial role for Maine, contributing 10 points in 23 minutes, along with 4 assists, while achieving a remarkable 80.0% shooting (4 of 5) and grabbing 2 rebounds.
Maine holds a record of 1-1 for the season. Offensively, they have shot 39.2% from the field, ranking 294th in Division I. The Black Bears have scored 130 points this season, averaging 35.5 rebounds per game. They dish out 13.0 assists per game (236th in the nation) and average 17.0 turnovers. The team commits 17.0 personal fouls per contest and converts 71.1% of their free throws.
On defense, Maine allows 26.8% shooting from three-point range (15 of 56), while their opponents achieve 73.2% from the charity stripe. They surrender 15.0 assists and 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking 261st and 330th in those metrics. Defensively, they rank 248th nationally for points yielded per game, allowing 77.5, while forcing 7.5 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 40.4% from the field, placing them 168th in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Manhattan
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