- Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Event Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Spokane Arena, Spokane, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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This Saturday, the Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) journey to Spokane Arena to face off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs (1-0).
In their previous outing, the Oklahoma Sooners squared off against Saint Francis, dominating the game with a final score of 102-66. The Sooners committed 11 personal fouls, while Saint Francis totaled 19. Oklahoma managed to sink 5 of their 17 attempts from three-point land. Meanwhile, Saint Francis shot 70.0% from the free-throw line, converting 7 of 10 attempts. On the boards, Saint Francis captured 23 rebounds (5 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not register a block. They assisted 10 times and recorded 8 steals in the game. Defensively, the Sooners allowed their opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field, allowing 27 of 66 shots to go in. Oklahoma contributed 23 assists while forcing 13 turnovers and securing 8 steals. Overall, they grabbed 39 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, they hit 13 of 18 attempts, achieving a 72.2% success rate. The Sooners finished with an impressive 55.7% field goal percentage (39 of 70) and made 11 out of 30 attempts from beyond the arc.
Kuol Atak played a notable role in this victory, shooting 63.6% from the floor with no assists, logging 20 minutes and securing 2 rebounds, along with 18 points on an impressive 7 of 11 shooting.
Oklahoma heads into this matchup with a perfect 1-0 record. They average 102.0 points per game (39th in Division 1) while boasting an impressive 55.7% shooting percentage. The Sooners connect on 36.7% of their three-point attempts (11 of 30) and achieve 72.2% from the foul line. Collectively, they average 42.0 rebounds and have recorded 23 assists so far, ranking 113th in Division 1 for overall assists. They have committed 11.0 turnovers and 11.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Sooners average forcing 14.0 turnovers per game while incurring 19.0 fouls. They limit opponents to a 29.4% shooting percentage from long range and rank 156th in points allowed per game (66.0). They concede a shooting percentage of 40.9% from the field and allow 33.0 rebounds per game as a unit, ranking 116th for assisting on their opponents’ baskets with 10 allowed on the season.
In their last game, the Gonzaga Bulldogs also grabbed a decisive win, crushing Texas Southern with a score of 98-43. The Bulldogs permitted Texas Southern to gather 23 rebounds (9 offensive). They struggled from deep, shooting just 14.3% (3 out of 21) and managed to hit 10 of 17 free throws (58.8%). Defensively, Gonzaga held Texas Southern to a mere 15 of 59 shooting (25.4%). At the conclusion of the game, Gonzaga tallied 37 of 69 attempts from the floor for a shooting percentage of 53.6%. The Bulldogs made 7 of 22 attempts from three-point range (31.8%) and converted a remarkable 81.0% from the charity stripe. Texas Southern tallied 21 fouls in this contest, giving Gonzaga ample opportunities at the free-throw line. Gonzaga also turned the ball over 13 times while managing 9 steals in the game. The Bulldogs logged 33 defensive rebounds and 17 offensive rebounds for a total of 50 rebounds.
Tyon Grant-Foster was instrumental for Gonzaga, achieving 71.4% shooting from the field (5 out of 7), accounting for 5 rebounds, and scoring 15 points over 20 minutes of play without any assists.
Gonzaga enters this contest with a 1-0 record for the season. They commit an average of 20.0 fouls per game and shoot an impressive 81.0% from the free-throw line. Their assist count stands at 19.0 per game (95th in college basketball), with an average of 13.0 turnovers. Overall, Gonzaga has scored 98 points on the season while collecting 56.0 rebounds per game. Their offensive shooting percentage is at 53.6%, placing them 49th nationally.
On the defensive side, Gonzaga allows opponents to connect on just 14.3% of three-point shots (3 of 21) and holds them to a 58.8% success rate from the free-throw line. They permit 7.0 assists and 27.0 rebounds per contest, placing them 58th and 67th nationally, respectively. Gonzaga ranks 21st in the nation in points per game allowed, surrendering 43.0. They force an impressive 17.0 turnovers per game while holding opponents to a meager 25.4% shooting from the field (20th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Oklahoma
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