- Matchup: Bucknell Bison vs St. John’s Red Storm
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Venue: Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: TNT
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The St. John’s Red Storm (2-1) are set to face off against the Bucknell Bison (2-3) at Carnesecca Arena this Thursday.
Bucknell recently suffered a defeat against Pittsburgh, falling with a score of 84-50. In that game, Bucknell recorded a shooting percentage of 27.7% (13 out of 47) and made 6 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Bucknell was efficient, converting 18 of 23 attempts for 78.3%. They managed to grab 25 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and distributed 11 assists. Defensively, they forced 13 turnovers and notched 6 steals. Conversely, they allowed Pittsburgh to shoot an impressive 50.8%, hitting 31 of their 61 attempts. Pittsburgh dished out 20 assists, achieved 10 steals, and grabbed 41 boards (14 offensive, 27 defensive), while completing 64.3% of their free throws by sinking 9 out of 14 shots and hitting 13 of 25 attempts from three-point range. Bucknell was called for 14 fouls, while Pittsburgh committed 22.
Ruot Bijiek made a notable impact with a shooting rate of 33.3%, contributing 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist in 27 minutes.
Bucknell enters this game with a 2-3 record for the season. They average 12.6 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 personal fouls. As a collective unit, Bucknell is collecting 34.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 55 assists throughout the season, ranking 273rd nationally in assists. While their three-point shooting stands at 33.9% (39 of 115), they maintain a free throw percentage of 76.5%. In terms of scoring, Bucknell averages 68.2 points per game, placing them at 328th among Division 1 teams, with a field goal percentage of 40.4%.
Defensively, Bucknell forces opponents into 12.8 turnovers per game while drawing 19.4 personal fouls. They concede a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.7% and rank 206th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (74.4). Bucknell allows opponents to shoot 43.4% from the field (124 of 286) and surrenders 37.6 rebounds on average, ranking 272nd for assists given up with a total of 69 this season.
In their previous contest, the St. John’s Red Storm triumphed over William & Mary, winning decisively with a score of 93-60. St. John’s allowed 32 total rebounds (9 offensive) to William & Mary. They finished the game with a 31.0% three-point shooting success, hitting 9 of 29 attempts, and managed 5 of 12 from the free-throw line (41.7%). The Storm permitted William & Mary to score 23 out of 61 attempts, equating to a 37.7% shooting performance overall. St. John’s shot 36 of 75 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 48.0%. They converted 6 of 28 attempts from long range (21.4%) and successfully made 15 free-throw attempts, totaling 22 attempts due to 15 fouls drawn from William & Mary. St. John’s turned the ball over 11 times but recorded 13 steals, along with a total of 41 rebounds from 26 defensive and 15 offensive boards.
Bryce Hopkins played a crucial role for the Red Storm, shooting 6 of 11 (54.5%) while contributing 4 rebounds and 15 points in his 20 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists.
For the season, St. John’s holds a 2-1 record. They commit 16.7 fouls per game, convert 67.7% from the free-throw line, dish out 20.0 assists per game (25th in D-1), and average 12.3 turnovers. The Red Storm have scored a total of 297 points this season (99.0 points per game) and average 43.3 rebounds per contest. Offensively, St. John’s boasts a field goal percentage of 51.2%, ranking 37th nationally.
Defensively, St. John’s ranks 270th for points allowed per game (79.0). They force an impressive 17.7 turnovers per game while limiting opponents to a 42.6% shooting percentage (177th in D-1). They concede a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.9% (27 of 82) and allow opponents to convert 60.4% of their free-throw attempts. St. John’s permits an average of 12.7 assists and grabs 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking 151st and 279th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Bucknell.
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