- Matchup: Alabama State Hornets vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Scheduled Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: CU Events Center in Boulder, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Alabama State Hornets (1-1) will compete against the undefeated Colorado Buffaloes (2-0) at the CU Events Center this Monday.
The Hornets recently secured a narrow win over UAB, finishing the contest at 77-74. Alabama State recorded a 43.1% shooting rate from the field (28 of 65) and sank 8 of their 25 attempts from beyond the arc. They converted 13 out of 20 free throw attempts, achieving a 65.0% success rate. On the boards, they collected 36 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end, and provided 19 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and accumulating 11 steals. Defensively, Alabama State limited UAB to a shooting percentage of 41.4% (29 out of 70). UAB, on the other hand, managed 10 assists and registered 5 steals throughout the game. UAB secured a total of 36 rebounds (13 offensive and 23 defensive) but was unable to record any blocks. UAB also shot an impressive 77.8% from the charity stripe by making 14 of 18 attempts, struggling from long range with only 2 successful shots from 20 tries. Personal fouls were 16 for Alabama State and 18 for UAB.
Asjon Anderson stood out during this game, contributing 20 points on 4 of 17 shooting. He logged 31 minutes on the floor, grabbing 2 rebounds and totaled 7 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 23.5%.
Alabama State enters this game with a 1-1 record. The team averages 70.5 points per game (298th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 39.2% from the field. The Hornets have made 31.3% of their three-point attempts (15 of 48) and are shooting 61.5% from the free-throw line. Overall, Alabama State averages 37.0 rebounds per game and has tallied 30 assists this season, ranking 323rd in college basketball. They average 14.0 turnovers and commit 15.5 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Hornets are forcing 13.5 turnovers per game while averaging 17.5 personal fouls. In terms of assists allowed, they rank 111th nationally, having relinquished 32 assists this season. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 44.4% (64 of 144) and they average 46.0 rebounds allowed per game. Opponents are shooting 29.9% from three-point distance, placing Alabama State 331st in D-1 in points allowed per game at 87.5.
The Colorado Buffaloes recently triumphed 102-97 against Eastern Washington. On the boards, Colorado allowed Eastern Washington 27 rebounds in total (5 offensive). They boasted a three-point shooting rate of 56.3%, converting 9 of 16 attempts, and were 14 out of 19 from the free throw line (73.7%). Defensively, they permitted Eastern Washington to shoot 37 of 62, concluding the match with a shooting percentage of 59.7%. The Buffaloes finished the game with a field goal percentage of 50.8%, hitting 32 of 63 attempts. Colorado made 11 of 23 three-point attempts, achieving a 47.8% success rate and a free throw shooting rate of 69.2%. Eastern Washington committed 23 fouls, allowing the Buffaloes significant opportunities at the charity stripe with 39 shot attempts. They turned the ball over 9 times but managed 8 steals during the contest, securing 30 total rebounds (21 defensive and 9 offensive).
Sebastian Rancik was pivotal for Colorado, sinking 5 of 13 attempts (38.5%) while adding 4 rebounds and scoring 24 points in 41 minutes of play, along with 4 assists.
Currently, the Buffaloes boast a 2-0 record. They average 19.0 personal fouls per game with a free throw percentage of 69.2%. Their assist rate stands at 16.5 assists per game, ranking 132nd nationwide, while averaging 9.0 turnovers per game. Colorado has scored a total of 186 points this season, averaging 93.0 points per contest, and they grab approximately 33.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting an impressive 51.3% from the field, ranking 44th in the nation.
Defensively, Colorado concedes 44.4% from three-point range (16 of 36) and allows opponents a free throw shooting percentage of 75.0%. They permit an average of 9.5 assists and 27.5 rebounds per game, sitting at 44th and 27th nationally, respectively. On the defensive end, the Buffaloes rank 330th in D-1 for points allowed per game at 87.5. They force an average of 11.0 turnovers per game while allowing opponents a shooting percentage of 55.9% from the field (363rd in D-1).
Which team will secure the win in today’s NCAA showdown?
Recommendation: Bet on Alabama State
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