- Matchup: Colgate Raiders vs Cornell Big Red
- Event Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Venue: Newman Arena, Ithaca, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Cornell Big Red (2-2) are set to compete against the Colgate Raiders (2-3) at Newman Arena this Thursday.
In their previous matchup, the Colgate Raiders secured a victory against Siena, finishing the game with a score of 72-69. Colgate achieved a commendable field goal percentage of 53.8% (28 of 52) and converted 3 of their 11 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Raiders were successful in 13 out of 17 attempts, translating to a rate of 76.5%. They collected a total of 25 rebounds, with 5 being offensive, and recorded 8 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, Colgate allowed their opponents to shoot 43.1%, allowing Siena to score on 25 of 58 attempts. Siena recorded 11 assists and 6 steals, while also gathering 28 rebounds (9 offensive, 19 defensive) without any blocks. Siena was effective at the free-throw line, converting 15 of their 18 attempts, and made 4 out of 18 shots from distance. The personal fouls for the game were 17 for the Raiders and 16 for Siena.
Jalen Cox emerged as a standout player in this contest, scoring 22 points on 7 of 15 shooting. He played 38 minutes, gathered 3 rebounds, and recorded an impressive shooting percentage of 46.7%.
Colgate enters this matchup with a record of 2-3 for the season. They average 10.4 turnovers per game and commit 19.2 personal fouls. The team is securing an average of 29.4 rebounds and has accumulated a total of 60 assists this season, ranking 241st nationally. The Raiders are shooting at a 34.1% success rate from beyond the arc (31 of 91) and are hitting 82.7% from the free-throw line. They manage to score an average of 72.2 points per game (290th in Division 1) while maintaining a field goal percentage of 48.6%.
Defensively, the Raiders force an average of 9.0 turnovers per game while drawing 15.6 fouls. They limit opponents to 30.1% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 243rd in college basketball for points allowed per game (76.8). Their defense allows opponents a field goal percentage of 41.2% (129 of 313) and they give up 38.8 rebounds per game, ranking 302nd in Division 1 for assists allowed with 76 surrendered this season.
In their last outing, the Cornell Big Red achieved an 86-73 victory over Army. Cornell successfully secured 31 defensive rebounds along with 11 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 in the contest. They recorded 15 turnovers but secured 5 steals during the game. Army accumulated 22 fouls, presenting Cornell with 28 free-throw attempts, of which they sank 16 for a percentage of 57.1%. From three-point range, Cornell converted 12 of their 25 attempts (48.0%). In total, the Big Red shot 29 for 58 from the field, marking a shooting percentage of 50.0%. They permitted Army to score on 24 of 65 shots, equating to a 36.9% success rate. Army shot 20.7% from distance, hitting 6 out of 29, and finished with a free-throw percentage of 79.2% by making 19 of 24 attempts. Cornell’s defense allowed Army 31 rebounds (9 offensive).
Cooper Noard was a significant contributor for the Big Red during the game, making 5 of 9 shots for a field goal percentage of 55.6%, while also securing 3 rebounds. He finished with 16 points in 27 minutes of play but did not register any assists.
This season, Cornell boasts a win-loss record of 2-2. The Big Red average 24.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 68.1% from the charity stripe. They provide 18.5 assists on average (51st nationally) and average 13.5 turnovers. Cornell has scored a total of 350 points this season (87.5 points per game) and grabs an average of 38.3 rebounds. In offensive efficiency, the Big Red are shooting at 47.6%, positioning them 110th in college basketball.
Defensively, Cornell ranks 332nd for points allowed per game at 84.3. They force 11.0 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shot 45.6% from the field (274th nationally). The Big Red’s defense concedes 35.6% on three-point shots (36 of 101) and their opponents shoot 64.7% from the free-throw line. They give up 14.5 assists and 36.5 rebounds on average, ranking 251st and 249th in college basketball respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Colgate
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