- Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Cincinnati Bearcats
- Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Venue: Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Cincinnati Bearcats (2-0) are set to face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) at the Fifth Third Arena this coming Monday.
In their previous game, the Golden Gophers triumphed over St. Thomas with a score of 76-62. Minnesota committed 16 personal fouls while St. Thomas recorded 20. The Gophers made 9 of their 36 attempts from three-point range, while St. Thomas shot 72.2% from the free throw line, sinking 13 of 18 shots. On the boards, St. Thomas collected 26 rebounds, with 8 offensive and 18 defensive. The team was unable to register any blocks but had 14 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, Minnesota held St. Thomas to a 33.9% field goal shooting rate, allowing 20 of 59 shots to go in. The Gophers recorded 18 assists and forced 6 turnovers while securing 5 steals. They hauled in a total of 45 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards, and converted 19 of 22 free throw attempts for an impressive 86.4%. Minnesota ended with a field goal percentage of 38.3% (23 of 60) and made 11 of their 35 three-point attempts.
Isaac Asuma was a standout player, scoring 20 points on 6 of 10 shooting, while contributing 6 rebounds in 37 minutes on the court. He finished the game with an excellent shooting percentage of 60.0% and dished out 2 assists.
The Golden Gophers come into this matchup with an unblemished record of 2-0 this season. They are averaging 80.5 points per game (ranked 182nd in college basketball) with a shooting percentage of 46.7%. From beyond the arc, they are connecting on 35.0% of their attempts (21 of 60) and are hitting 74.3% from the free throw line. On average, Minnesota is grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 47 assists, ranking them 15th nationwide in assists per game. They are averaging 10.0 turnovers and committing 18.0 fouls each game.
Defensively, Minnesota forces an average of 9.5 turnovers and allows 19.0 fouls per game. They are yielding only 18.8% shooting from three-point distance and stand 51st in points allowed per game (56.0). Their opponents shoot 31.4% from the field (37 of 118) and they average 33.5 rebounds allowed per game. In assists allowed, Minnesota ranks 190th, conceding 22 assists this season.
In their latest outing, the Cincinnati Bearcats emerged victorious over Green Bay with an 81-64 scoreline. Cincinnati allowed Green Bay to collect 24 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards. The Bearcats shot 31.8% from three-point land on 7 of 22 attempts and converted 11 of 17 free throws (64.7%). They permitted Green Bay to complete 23 of 48 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.9% for the game. Cincinnati went 28 of 58 from the field for a shooting percentage of 48.3%, including 10 of 31 from beyond the arc (32.3%). They converted 15 free throws at a rate of 68.2%. Green Bay was whistled for 17 fouls, leading Cincinnati to the line for 22 attempts. The Bearcats recorded 9 turnovers while forcing 9 steals and secured 16 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 28 rebounds.
Myles Colvin was instrumental for the Bearcats, scoring 31 points in 34 minutes while grabbing 7 rebounds, shooting 10 of 17 for an efficiency rate of 58.8%.
Cincinnati stands at 2-0 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 44.9% from the field, ranking 197th in Division 1. They have tallied 160 points and average 39.0 rebounds per game. Their assist rate is 19.5 per game, placing them 66th nationally, while averaging 11.0 turnovers. The Bearcats also commit 18.0 personal fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 70.0%.
Defensively, they are holding opponents to an average of 58.5 points per game, ranked 66th. Cincinnati is forcing an average of 19.5 turnovers and allowing teams to shoot 37.3% from the field, placing them 109th in the nation. Their opponents are shooting 27.5% from beyond the arc (14 of 51) and making 73.0% of their free throw attempts. They concede 9.0 assists and 28.5 rebounds per game, ranking 66th and 56th, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Minnesota
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