- Matchup: San Francisco Dons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, SD
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The San Francisco Dons (4-1) are set to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-1) at the Sanford Pentagon this Saturday.
In their latest outing, the San Francisco Dons secured a decisive victory against Northwestern State, winning 84-64. The Dons showcased their shooting prowess with a field goal percentage of 53.2%, successfully hitting 25 out of 47 attempts, while also nailing 12 out of 28 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they recorded 22 conversions out of 31 attempts, achieving a 71.0% success rate. On the boards, San Francisco tallied 29 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones, and they distributed 21 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and recording 6 steals. Defensively, they limited Northwestern State to a field goal percentage of 39.2%, allowing them to make 20 of 51 attempts. Northwestern State managed 10 assists and 3 steals, while collecting 20 rebounds (8 offensive, 12 defensive) but did not record any blocks. The opposing team shot 69.2% from the charity stripe, converting 18 out of 26. They also hit 6 of 16 attempts from three-point range. In terms of fouls, San Francisco committed 22, while Northwestern State tallied 24.
Mookie Cook made a significant contribution in this contest, scoring 15 points on 5 of 6 shooting. He logged 26 minutes on the floor, gathered 4 rebounds, and distributed 1 assist, finishing with an impressive shooting percentage of 83.3%.
Entering this contest, the San Francisco Dons boast a 4-1 record for the season. They are averaging 81.4 points per game, ranking 155th in Division 1, with a shooting percentage of 48.2% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 39.7% (52 of 131), and they convert 72.0% of free-throw attempts. As a collective unit, the Dons average 41.0 rebounds and have dished out 85 assists this season, placing them 65th nationally in assists. However, they are turning the ball over 14.2 times per game and committing an average of 18.6 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Dons are adept at forcing 13.0 turnovers per game while averaging 21.0 fouls. They rank 213th nationally in assists allowed, having given up 64 assists this season. Opponents are shooting 36.8% from the field against them (110 of 299), and the Dons concede 30.4 rebounds per game. Opponents hit 31.4% of three-point attempts, with San Francisco being ranked 62nd in NCAA basketball for points allowed per game at 65.4.
In their last game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers emerged victorious against Chicago State, finishing 66-54. They secured a total of 35 rebounds, comprising 25 defensive and 10 offensive boards. The Golden Gophers turned the ball over 11 times while collecting 9 steals. Chicago State committed 21 fouls, which allowed the Golden Gophers to attempt 27 free throws, of which they successfully made 21, translating to a 77.8% free-throw percentage. In terms of three-point attempts, Minnesota converted 7 of 28 (25.0%). Overall, they shot 19 out of 52 from the field for a shooting percentage of 36.5%. Defensively, the Golden Gophers allowed Chicago State to shoot 40.0%, converting 22 out of 55 attempts. Minnesota’s three-point defense restricted Chicago State to 28.6% (4 of 14) and they finished 6 of 10 from the free-throw line (60.0%). Notably, Minnesota allowed Chicago State 24 total rebounds, with 6 coming from the offensive end.
Cade Tyson made a notable impact in the game, hitting 6 of 13 for a field goal rate of 46.2%, finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist over 30 minutes of play.
This season, Minnesota also stands at 4-1. Offensively, they are shooting 44.9% from the field, placing them 210th in Division 1. They have accumulated 380 points so far this year (76.0 per game) and are averaging 42.2 rebounds. The Golden Gophers have recorded 18.2 assists per game (55th in Division 1) and are turning the ball over 11.2 times per game. They commit an average of 16.6 personal fouls and hit 68.0% of free-throw attempts.
Defensively, Minnesota allows opposing teams to shoot 35.3% from three-point range (30 of 85), with foes hitting 62.5% of their free throws. They give up an average of 11.0 assists and 29.2 rebounds per game, ranking 78th and 29th in Division 1, respectively. On the defensive front, the Golden Gophers rank 28th in points allowed per game at 62.4. They force 13.0 turnovers on average and limit opponents to a 41.0% shooting percentage from the field (125th in D-1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA action against the spread?
Selection: Opt for San Francisco
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