- Matchup: Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Scheduled Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (1-2) will be visiting the McCarthey Athletic Center on Monday to face off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0).
In their latest game, the Southern Utah Thunderbirds claimed a decisive win against Bethesda, concluding the match with a score of 118-60. The Thunderbirds shot impressively with a field goal percentage of 56.8% (42 out of 74) and hit 10 out of 27 from beyond the 3-point line. At the charity stripe, they converted 24 of 33 attempts, translating to a successful 72.7%. On the boards, Southern Utah secured 62 rebounds, 15 of which were offensive. They also facilitated 28 assists, forced their opponents into 13 turnovers, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Southern Utah allowed the opposition a mere 28.0% from the field, as Bethesda managed to shoot 21 out of 75. Bethesda had 5 assists but struggled with 11 turnovers while grabbing only 19 rebounds (5 offensive, 14 defensive), failing to block any shots. Bethesda also shot 71.4% from the free throw line with 15 of 21 attempts but only hit 3 of 21 attempts from deep. Personal fouls for the Thunderbirds totaled 17, while Bethesda finished with 23.
Jalen Lee stood out as a key player during the game, achieving a field goal efficiency of 66.7%, although he did not register any assists. He played for 15 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and tallied 19 points on 6 of 9 shooting.
Southern Utah enters this game with a record of 1-2 for the season. They are averaging 15.0 turnovers per game and committing 14.7 personal fouls per contest. The Thunderbirds are collecting 46.3 rebounds per game and have recorded a total of 53 assists this season, placing them 104th nationally in assists. Their shooting from beyond the arc stands at 28.2% (22 out of 78) and they maintain a free throw percentage of 73.3%. Averaging 84.7 points per game (ranked 131st in Division 1), they have a shooting percentage of 45.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Thunderbirds compel their opponents to commit 13.0 turnovers each game while drawing 18.0 personal fouls. Currently, they rank 233rd in Division 1 for allowing assists, with a total of 42 this season. Southern Utah concedes a field goal percentage of 41.9% (88 out of 210) and rebounds average 37.7 per game. They allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 38.9% and are ranked 263rd nationally in points allowed per game (78.7).
In their previous game, the Gonzaga Bulldogs secured a victory with a final score of 90-63 against Creighton. In terms of rebounding, Gonzaga allowed Creighton to gather 32 rebounds (8 offensive). The Bulldogs connected on 28.0% of their 3-pointers, netting 7 out of 25, and finished the game with 20 out of 31 from the free throw line (64.5%). Creighton managed to shoot 36.7% from the field, hitting 18 of 49 attempts. On the flip side, Gonzaga shot 52.9% from the floor, sinking 37 of 70 shots and made 9 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc (33.3%). With Creighton committing 14 fouls, Gonzaga had 13 free throw attempts. The Bulldogs committed 6 turnovers while recording 10 steals, amassing a total of 38 rebounds—28 defensively and 10 offensively.
Graham Ike was pivotal for the Bulldogs, contributing 20 points in 29 minutes of play without any assists. He shot 80.0%, converting 8 of 10 shots, and registered 10 rebounds.
Currently, Gonzaga boasts a flawless record of 3-0 this season. They commit an average of 21.0 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 64.4%. Assists are being distributed at an impressive rate of 20.0 per game (32nd nationally), and they average 9.0 turnovers. To date, they’ve scored 271 points (90.3 points per game) while securing 47.7 rebounds per match. The Bulldogs excel offensively with a shooting percentage of 50.5%, ranking them 53rd in the country.
Defensively, Gonzaga restricts opponents to a 3-point shooting percentage of just 22.2% (16 of 72) and allows 69.7% from the free throw line. They yield an average of 6.7 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 121st in the nation respectively. The Bulldogs are currently positioned 23rd in Division 1 for points per game allowed, allowing only 58.0. They force an impressive 16.7 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 33.7% (14th in Division 1).
Who will emerge as the winner tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Go with Southern Utah
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