- Matchup: Southern Jaguars vs. Drake Bulldogs
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Venue: Knapp Center, Des Moines, IA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Southern Jaguars (0-2) are set to visit the Knapp Center this Sunday to clash with the Drake Bulldogs (1-0).
In their latest outing, the Southern Jaguars were overpowered by TCU, ending the game with a score of 106-54. In terms of fouls, the Jaguars accumulated 25 while TCU finished with 19. Southern made 13 of their 27 attempts from beyond the arc, while TCU excelled at the free-throw line, shooting 85.3% with 29 successful shots out of 34. TCU dominated the boards, collecting 31 rebounds (12 offensive, 19 defensive) without any blocks. They also recorded 26 assists and secured 16 steals. On defense, Southern allowed opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field, permitting TCU to make 32 out of 65 shots. The Jaguars managed 10 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and made 8 steals. They secured 24 rebounds, with 11 being offensive, and converted 14 of 18 free throws for a 77.8% success rate. The Jaguars finished with a field goal percentage of 34.5% (19 of 55) and hit 2 out of 11 three-point attempts.
Lionel Bell made a notable contribution with his performance, shooting 50.0% from the field and tallying 1 assist in his 12 minutes of play. He recorded 7 points on 2 of 4 shooting and grabbed 3 rebounds.
For the season, Southern arrives at this game with an 0-2 record, scoring an average of 63.0 points per game, placing them 307th in Division 1. They have a shooting percentage of 39.5% from the field and are hitting 31.3% from three-point range (10 of 32), along with a commendable 78.8% from the free throw line. The team averages 28.0 rebounds and has compiled 25 assists, ranking 189th nationally in assists per game. However, they are also committing 20.0 turnovers and 26.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Jaguars force 16.0 turnovers each game and average 17.0 fouls. They struggle against three-point attempts, allowing 45.5% shooting, and are ranked 348th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (95.5). Their defense permits a shooting percentage of 50.0% (55 of 110), resulting in an average of 38.0 rebounds allowed per game. Additionally, they are last in the nation, giving up 47 assists this season.
In contrast, the Drake Bulldogs earned a convincing 101-48 victory against Central (IA) in their last game. Defensively, they allowed Central to grab 21 rebounds in total (6 offensive). Drake shot poorly beyond the arc, connecting on only 21.9% (7 of 32), but excelled at the free-throw line, converting 11 of 14 attempts (78.6%). Central managed to shoot only 30.0% from the field, making 15 of 50. By the end, Drake shot 54.2% overall, hitting 39 of 72 shots. From three-point range, they made 9 out of 26 attempts (34.6%) and converted 14 free throws for a rate of 53.8%. Central committed 21 fouls, providing the Bulldogs with 26 free-throw opportunities. Additionally, Drake recorded 18 steals and secured a total of 47 rebounds (28 defensive, 19 offensive).
Justin Burns was key for the Bulldogs, scoring 14 points in just 17 minutes on the court, shooting a perfect 7 out of 7, while also collecting 8 rebounds.
Currently, Drake has a 1-0 record this season. The Bulldogs average 17.0 personal fouls per game and are hitting 53.8% from the free-throw line. They have an impressive assist average of 24.0 per game, ranking 20th in the country, while turning the ball over only 11.0 times per game. So far, the Bulldogs have recorded 101 total points and average 51.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 54.2%, putting them at 40th in the nation.
Defensively, Drake ranks 13th in the nation regarding points per game surrendered, averaging just 48.0. They are forcing a remarkable 24.0 turnovers each game and limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 30.0% (22nd in the nation). Opponents are hitting 21.9% of their three-point attempts, while free-throw shooting against them stands at 78.6%. The Bulldogs allow an average of 11.0 assists and 27.0 rebounds per game, ranking 136th and 40th respectively in those categories.
Who will prevail in today’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Southern
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