- Matchup: Bellarmine Knights vs North Alabama Lions
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: Flowers Hall, Florence, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Flowers Hall serves as the battleground where the North Alabama Lions (8-19) will seek victory against the Bellarmine Knights (11-17) on Wednesday evening.
The Bellarmine Knights faced a tough match against Eastern Kentucky, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 95-92. In terms of personal fouls, both teams ended up with 19. The Knights shot 20 out of 36 from beyond the arc, while Eastern Kentucky hit 79.2% from the free-throw line, converting 19 out of 24 attempts. The Eastern Kentucky team gathered 17 rebounds (7 offensive, 10 defensive) and did not record any blocks. They also amassed 19 assists alongside 8 steals. Defensively, Bellarmine allowed Eastern Kentucky to shoot an impressive 53.8% from the field, making 28 of 52 attempts. The Knights managed to secure 16 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and recorded 4 steals. On the boards, Bellarmine grabbed 20 rebounds, including 3 offensive, and shot 15 of 17 from the free-throw line, sporting an excellent 88.2% conversion rate. Overall, they obtained a 68.8% conversion rate from the field, sinking 33 of 48 attempts, and hitting 11 out of 22 from three-point range.
Jack Karasinski was a standout player with his performance, contributing 31 points on 9 of 15 shooting while playing for 28 minutes and collecting 2 rebounds. He showcased a field goal percentage of 60.0% along with 2 assists.
Bellarmine comes into this game holding an 11-17 record for the season. They average 79.5 points per game, ranking them 105th nationally, while maintaining a field goal percentage of 52.0%. The Knights have made 38.4% of their three-point attempts (240 of 625) and shoot 78.9% from the free-throw line. As a team, they grab an average of 27.9 rebounds per game and have dished out 427 assists this season, placing them 97th in Division 1 for assists. They average 10.4 turnovers per game and commit 16.3 personal fouls each match.
Defensively, the Knights average forcing 10.4 turnovers per game while averaging 17.1 personal fouls. They currently find themselves ranked 354th in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up 487 this season. Opponents shoot 48.2% against Bellarmine, totaling 782 out of 1,621 shots, while the Knights allow 32.0 rebounds per game as a collective. They permit 39.5% from three-point range and rank 347th in the NCAA, allowing an average of 81.4 points per game.
In their most recent game, the North Alabama Lions faced a significant loss, finishing 73-51 against Lipscomb. The Lions allowed Lipscomb to collect 31 rebounds overall (4 offensive). From three-point range, North Alabama managed 40.0%, hitting 10 of 25 attempts, but struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 5 out of 9 attempts (55.6%). They allowed Lipscomb to shoot 58.0% for the contest, with an overall shooting performance of 34.9% (22 for 63). North Alabama also struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 1 of 16 attempts (6.3%). They managed to make 6 free throws for a percentage of 60.0%. Lipscomb committed 14 fouls, giving the Lions 10 free-throw opportunities. North Alabama also turned the ball over 10 times while recording 6 steals, securing 33 total rebounds, including 19 defensive and 14 offensive.
Kevin de Kovachich was a key contributor for the Lions, scoring 15 points in his 37 minutes on the floor and adding 1 assist. He managed to connect on 7 out of 18 shots for a field goal percentage of 38.9%, while also pulling down 4 rebounds.
The North Alabama Lions have recorded an 8-19 mark this season. Offensively, they are shooting 43.7% from the field, ranking 276th nationally. North Alabama has tallied 1,888 total points, averaging 69.9 per game, while pulling down 33.7 rebounds per contest. They assist on average 10.0 times per game (364th in the nation) and have 11.3 turnovers per game. The team averages 14.9 personal fouls and shoots 67.9% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive front, North Alabama allows 37.2% on three-point shots (262 of 705) and permits opponents to convert 75.7% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 15.8 assists and 34.4 rebounds each game, ranking 326th and 186th nationally. The Lions rank 303rd in college basketball for points allowed per game, surrendering 78.4. They average forcing 9.9 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 47.2% from the floor (330th in NCAA).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on North Alabama
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