- Matchup: Purdue Boilermakers vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcasting: ESPN2
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The Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) are set to clash with the Purdue Boilermakers (2-0) at Coleman Coliseum this Thursday.
In their previous match, the Purdue Boilermakers triumphed over Oakland with a score of 87-77. The Boilermakers recorded a field goal percentage of 47.1%, successfully making 32 out of 68 shots, including 13 out of 35 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 15 attempts for a shooting percentage of 66.7%. Purdue secured 33 total rebounds, with 9 being offensive. They also recorded 22 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and achieved 4 steals defensively. On the defensive end, Purdue allowed Oakland to shoot 44.1%, hitting 30 out of 68, while Oakland distributed 14 assists and recorded 4 steals. Furthermore, Oakland secured 36 boards (10 offensive, 26 defensive) but failed to register any blocks. Oakland finished with a 75.0% free throw percentage by sinking 9 of 12 attempts and hit 8 from 26 long-range shots. Purdue had 12 fouls compared to Oakland’s 14.
Key player Braden Smith significantly contributed, finishing with 20 points on 8 of 15 shooting in 37 minutes of play. He also gathered 7 rebounds and delivered 9 assists, maintaining a shooting percentage of 53.3%.
Purdue enters the upcoming game with a perfect record of 2-0. They average 6.0 turnovers per game and commit 10.5 personal fouls. As a team, Purdue grabs 38.5 rebounds per game and has 44 assists this season, placing them 57th in Division 1 for assists. The Boilermakers boast a three-point shooting percentage of 40.6% (26 of 64) and a free throw percentage of 74.2%. They are also averaging 84.5 points per game, ranking 135th in college basketball, with a shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Boilermakers force an average of 9.5 turnovers per game while committing 14.5 personal fouls. They rank 93rd nationally, allowing 64.0 points per game and hold opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.0% (51 of 138) while conceding 39.5 rebounds each game. They are currently positioned 206th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up a total of 27 this season.
In their last outing, the Alabama Crimson Tide secured a victory against St. John’s, finishing at 103-96. Alabama collected 27 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 40. They turned the ball over 7 times and achieved 9 steals. St. John’s committed 17 fouls, leading to 22 free throw attempts for the Crimson Tide, of which they converted 14 for a shooting percentage of 63.6%. Alabama made 11 of 35 three-point attempts (31.4%) and ended the game shooting 39 of 81 from the field for a 48.1% shooting rate. St. John’s managed to shoot 49.2%, sinking 31 of 63 shots. The Crimson Tide allowed St. John’s to grab 38 rebounds (7 offensive).
Labaron Philon was pivotal for Alabama, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and also providing 3 assists. His field goal percentage was an impressive 58.8%, hitting 10 of 17, and he collected 3 rebounds.
Alabama boasts a 2-0 record for the season. They average 21.0 personal fouls per game while converting 71.4% from the free throw line. The team assists on 17.5 baskets per contest (ranking 106th nationally) and averages 11.0 turnovers. The Crimson Tide has scored a total of 194 points for the season (97.0 per game) and grab 44.5 rebounds per game. On offense, Alabama shoots 50.4% from the field, placing them 74th in the nation.
Defensively, Alabama ranks 265th in points allowed, with an average of 79.0 per game. They force 11.0 turnovers each game and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 44.0% (233rd in college basketball). Alabama concedes 29.7% on three-point attempts (11 of 37), while their opponents convert 64.9% of free throw attempts. They also allow 15.5 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 277th and 164th, respectively, in these areas.
Which team will prevail tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Alabama and the under on total points
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