- Matchup: Virginia Cavaliers vs Northwestern Wildcats
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Venue: Colonial Hall, White Sulphur Springs, WV
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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On Friday, November 21, 2025, the undefeated Northwestern Wildcats (4-0) will take on the Virginia Cavaliers (4-0) at Colonial Hall.
The Virginia Cavaliers recently triumphed over Marshall, finishing the game 104-78 in their favor. The Cavaliers committed 20 fouls compared to Marshall’s 28. They converted 7 of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. Marshall shot 79.2% from the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 attempts. While Marshall grabbed 32 rebounds (9 offensive, 23 defensive), they didn’t record any blocks. In terms of assists, Marshall achieved 14 while also securing 6 steals. Defensively, Virginia held their opponent to a shooting percentage of 43.3% (26 of 60). The Cavaliers contributed 18 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals. They gathered a total of 32 rebounds, with 9 of those being offensive. Virginia was successful on 72.2% of their free throws, making 26 of 36 attempts. They registered a field goal percentage of 52.4% (33 of 63) and connected on 12 out of 28 three-point attempts.
Thijs De Ridder was pivotal in the match, scoring 23 points on 8 of 17 shooting. He logged 30 minutes on the court, secured 6 rebounds, and had a field goal percentage of 47.1% while also providing 3 assists.
Currently, Virginia boasts a perfect record of 4-0 this season, averaging 90.8 points per game (47th in Division 1) and hitting 50.0% from the field. The Cavaliers are successful on 38.8% of their three-point attempts (45 of 116) and 66.0% from the free-throw line. As a team, they average 46.0 rebounds per game and have a total of 76 assists this season, placing them 131st in the nation for assists. They commit an average of 10.0 turnovers and 19.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cavaliers are forcing 12.3 turnovers per game while averaging 22.5 personal fouls. They currently rank 46th in Division 1 for assists allowed, yielding 43 throughout the year. The Cavaliers are limiting opponents to a 34.9% shooting percentage (81 of 232) and giving up an average of 31.5 rebounds per game. They allow 28.9% on three-point shooting, ranking them 21st nationally in points allowed per game (PPG) at 61.5.
In their latest game, the Northwestern Wildcats narrowly defeated DePaul, 81-79. The Wildcats grabbed 19 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, totaling 25 for the contest. They turned the ball over 11 times while recording 6 steals in this game. DePaul committed 22 personal fouls, granting Northwestern 24 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 16 (66.7%). Northwestern shot 43.8% on three-pointers, making 7 out of 16 attempts. Overall, they achieved a shooting percentage of 58.0% (29 of 50) while allowing DePaul to stack up 25 field goals out of 59 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 42.4% for DePaul. Northwestern allowed their opponents to shoot 33.3% from behind the arc (7 out of 21) and finished 22 of 27 from the free-throw line (81.5%). Regarding team rebounding, Northwestern allowed DePaul to claim 33 total boards (15 offensive).
Nick Martinelli made a significant impact for the Wildcats, shooting 8 of 11 for a percentage of 72.7% while securing 5 rebounds. He tallied 24 points during his 34-minute stint and provided 2 assists.
The Northwestern Wildcats maintain an unblemished record of 4-0 this season. Offensively, the Wildcats are hitting 52.2% from the field, ranking 24th in Division 1. They have accumulated a total of 337 points this year, averaging 84.3 points per game. Their rebounding average stands at 37.5 boards per game, and they dish out 19.0 assists per game (36th in the nation) while averaging 8.8 turnovers. Northwestern commits 15.8 personal fouls per game and shoots 69.1% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Northwestern allows 29.7% on three-point attempts (27 of 91), with opponents hitting 70.0% of their free throws. They yield an average of 14.0 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 230th and 96th in Division 1, respectively. Their defense is ranked 14th in Division 1 for points per game allowed, with an average of 60.3. They force opponents into 13.8 turnovers per game while restricting teams to 36.3% shooting from the field (24th in the nation).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
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