- Matchup: Bucknell Bison vs Virginia Cavaliers
- Event Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Venue: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the Virginia Cavaliers (3-0) are set to host the Bucknell Bison (0-2) at John Paul Jones Arena.
In their last outing, Bucknell faced Old Dominion and suffered a significant defeat, finishing 82-62. The Bison committed 14 personal fouls compared to Old Dominion’s 20. Bucknell shot impressively from three-point range, making 17 out of 31 attempts. Old Dominion dominated the free-throw line, converting 9 of 11 for an 81.8% success rate. They also outperformed Bucknell on the boards, securing 34 rebounds (9 offensive, 25 defensive). In terms of assists, Old Dominion had 19 and recorded 6 steals. Bucknell’s defense allowed a striking 51.9% shooting from the field, as their opponents hit 28 of 54 shots. The Bison recorded 11 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and made 11 steals. On the rebounding front, they managed 20, including 5 offensive. Bucknell was efficient at the charity stripe, converting 19 of 22 attempts, yielding an impressive 86.4% free throw percentage. Overall, they shot 35.3% (18 for 51) from the field, hitting 7 of 24 from three-point territory.
One standout player for Bucknell was Luca Soroa Schaller, who scored 17 points on 6 of 14 shooting, while also grabbing 3 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists in 35 minutes of action.
Entering this matchup, Bucknell holds an 0-2 record for the season, averaging 64.5 points per game (ranked 314th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 39.4%. From beyond the arc, they have a 34.5% success rate (19 of 55) and are shooting 77.8% from the free-throw line. Bucknell secures 21.0 rebounds per game and has tallied 28 assists, ranking 248th in the nation in assist distribution. They average 13.0 turnovers and commit 16.5 fouls each game.
On defense, the Bison manage to force 14.0 turnovers per game but also draw 18.5 personal fouls. In terms of assists allowed, they rank 230th in college basketball, giving up 30 assists this season. Bucknell’s opponents are shooting 49.2% from the field (62 of 126) and averaging 45.5 rebounds against them. They allow 40.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 339th in Division 1 in points per game allowed (89.0).
Virginia, most recently, secured a victory against Arkansas with a score of 91-72. The Cavaliers compiled 21 defensive and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 36. They committed 8 turnovers while achieving 11 steals during the game. Arkansas committed 17 personal fouls, which allowed Virginia to shoot 20 free throws, converting 15 for a 75.0% success rate. From beyond the arc, Virginia hit 12 of 32 attempts (37.5%). They concluded the game shooting 32 for 69, achieving a field goal percentage of 46.4%. Virginia’s defense allowed Arkansas to connect on 27 of 59 shots, amounting to 45.8%, while the Cavaliers themselves shot 36.8% from three-point territory (7 of 19) and made 11 of 18 free throw shots (61.1%). Defensively, Virginia allowed Arkansas to grab 30 rebounds in total (11 offensive).
Johann Grunloh was a key contributor for the Cavaliers, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes, shooting 5 of 9 for a 55.6% field goal rate, and recording 4 rebounds along with 2 assists.
Virginia currently boasts a perfect 3-0 record this season. The Cavaliers commit an average of 16.0 personal fouls per game and hold a 78.3% free throw shooting percentage. They are distributing 20.3 assists per game (44th nationally) and averaging 12.3 turnovers. As a team, Virginia has scored 277 points this season, averaging 92.3 points per game while pulling down 39.7 rebounds. Offensively, they shoot 49.2% from the floor, ranking 102nd in the nation.
On the defensive end, Virginia ranks 142nd in D-1 for points allowed per game at 68.0. They force 18.3 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a 43.8% shooting percentage (231st in college hoops). Their defending strategy limits opponents to 31.3% from three-point range (21 of 67) and allows them to convert 74.5% of their free throws. Virginia gives up an average of 11.3 assists and 32.0 rebounds, placing them 114th and 122nd respectively in these statistics.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Virginia
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