- Matchup: Stetson Hatters vs Howard Bison
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: Burr Gymnasium, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Thursday, the Howard Bison (1-2) aim to secure a victory against the Stetson Hatters (0-3) at Burr Gymnasium.
The Stetson Hatters faced a tough challenge against West Virginia, concluding their last game with a 91-53 defeat. The Hatters committed 17 personal fouls, while West Virginia recorded 21. Stetson made 13 of their 31 three-point attempts, and West Virginia showed proficiency at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 23 for a shooting percentage of 69.6%. On the boards, West Virginia dominated with 44 rebounds (12 offensive and 32 defensive) and did not manage any blocks. They also tallied 18 assists and 4 steals during the game. Defensively, Stetson allowed a shooting percentage of 50.0%, letting West Virginia score on 31 of 62 attempts. Stetson recorded 10 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and achieved 4 steals. Their rebounding stats included a total of 29, with 9 on the offensive end. From the free-throw line, the Hatters struggled, making 7 of 20 attempts (35.0%) while finishing with a field goal percentage of 35.2% (19 of 54) and hitting 8 of their 31 three-point shots.
Collin Kuhl was a standout player, shooting 50.0% from the floor, contributing 2 assists, and grabbing 9 rebounds in 27 minutes while scoring 12 points on 4 of 8 shooting.
Currently, the Stetson Hatters hold an 0-3 record this season. They average 60.0 points per game, ranking 348th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 42.4%. From beyond the arc, they have a shooting percentage of 28.2% (20 of 71) and are shooting 53.1% from the free-throw line. The team averages 27.3 rebounds per game and has distributed 35 assists this season, placing them 185th in college basketball for assists. Their turnover average is 11.7 per game, and they commit 19.3 personal fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Hatters force 6.7 turnovers per game while averaging 17.3 fouls. They are currently ranked 350th in college hoops for assists allowed, with 53 given up throughout the season. Stetson allows an average shooting percentage of 50.6% (87 of 172), resulting in a total of 37.7 rebounds per game conceded. They give up 36.6% on three-point attempts and find themselves 323rd in college basketball for opponent points per game, averaging 85.7.
In their last game, the Howard Bison suffered a loss against Penn, finishing with a score of 78-65. Howard allowed Penn to collect 28 rebounds (6 offensive). They successfully made 41.7% of their attempts from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 24 shots, and concluded their free-throw shooting at 16 of 23 (69.6%). Penn scored 26 of 57 field-goal attempts, finishing with a shooting percentage of 45.6%. Meanwhile, the Bison converted 23 of 61 field-goal attempts (37.7%) and made 8 of 23 from three-point territory (34.8%). They converted 11 of their free-throw attempts, yielding a conversion rate of 68.8%. Penn committed 20 personal fouls during the game, earning the Bison 16 free throw attempts. The Bison also turned the ball over 20 times while recording 11 steals and grabbing 22 defensive boards and 10 offensive boards for a total of 32 rebounds.
Drew Harris was a key player for the Bison, scoring 15 points in 33 minutes, along with 3 assists and 4 rebounds, converting 6 of 7 attempts for an 85.7% shooting percentage.
The Howard Bison carry a 1-2 record this season. They average 22.7 personal fouls per game and shoot 61.8% from the charity stripe. The team averages 13.7 assists per game (237th in D-1) and turns the ball over an average of 14.0 times per game. So far, they have scored 221 points (73.7 per game) and average 37.3 rebounds per outing. Offensively, Howard boasts a shooting percentage of 42.7% from the field, which ranks 248th in the country.
On the defensive end, Howard allows 34.7% on three-point shots (26 of 75) and opponents achieve 72.1% at the free-throw line. They allow an average of 15.7 assists and 38.3 rebounds each game, placing them 292nd and 270th in the nation. The Bison are currently ranked 258th for points allowed per game, averaging 77.7, while forcing their opponents into 14.3 turnovers per match and allowing a field goal percentage of 42.5% (208th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Stetson
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