- Matchup: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Missouri Tigers
- Event Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Venue: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, MO
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Missouri Tigers (8-2) will host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (3-6) this Sunday at Mizzou Arena.
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats recently secured an 80-59 victory against South Carolina State. In that game, the Wildcats committed 12 fouls while their opponents had 15. From beyond the arc, they successfully made 6 of their 25 attempts. South Carolina State managed a free throw percentage of 68.4%, converting 13 of their 19 attempts. In rebounding, South Carolina State recorded a total of 34 boards (13 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They delivered 7 assists and made 6 steals during the match. Defensively, Bethune-Cookman held South Carolina State to a shooting percentage of 32.3%, allowing 20 successful baskets out of 62 attempts. The Wildcats registered 18 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and made 10 steals. They gathered 27 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end, and excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 12 attempts for an impressive 91.7%. Bethune-Cookman concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 49.2% (30 of 61), including 9 out of 19 from three-point range.
Notably, Jakobi Heady was a standout performer, scoring 22 points on 8 of 10 shooting while also securing 7 rebounds in 32 minutes of play, achieving an 80.0% shooting rate and providing 2 assists.
Bethune-Cookman is stepping into this contest with a record of 3-6 this season. They are averaging 73.8 points per game, ranking 260th in Division I, with a shooting percentage of 44.6%. The Wildcats are connecting on 34.9% of their three-point attempts (59 of 169) and 64.5% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they average 35.2 rebounds per game and have distributed 122 assists this season, placing them 285th nationally in assists. The team is turning the ball over 10.7 times per game while committing an average of 17.6 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Wildcats have forced 11.6 turnovers per game while averaging 16.1 personal fouls. They rank 220th in allowing assists to opponents, conceding 134 assists this year. The Wildcats’ opponents shoot 44.9% from the field (245 of 546), and they allow an average of 39.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, they give up 32.4% on three-point attempts, ranking 293rd in points allowed per game at 78.8.
In their latest game, the Missouri Tigers emerged victorious, defeating Alabama State 85-77. Missouri allowed Alabama State to secure 19 rebounds total (7 offensive). Missouri had a remarkable shooting night, hitting 50.0% from three-point range with 13 out of 26 attempts and completing 8 of 12 free throws (66.7%). They permitted Alabama State to achieve 47.5% from the field, as Alabama State made 28 of their 59 attempts. The Tigers finished the game with an efficient 64.7% shooting percentage (33 of 51). Additionally, Missouri sank 8 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc (50.0%) and converted 11 free throws for a percentage of 68.8%. Alabama State committed 16 fouls, providing the Tigers with 16 free throw opportunities. Missouri recorded 10 turnovers with 3 steals in the matchup, gathering 16 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 22.
Jacob Crews played a key role for Missouri, scoring 20 points on 7 of 9 shooting (77.8%) while grabbing 4 rebounds over 30 minutes, although he did not register any assists.
The current season sees Missouri holding an 8-2 record. Offensively, the Tigers are shooting 52.4% from the field, placing them 9th nationally. They have accumulated 874 points thus far (87.4 points per game) and average 39.8 rebounds per game. Missouri averages 15.8 assists per game (ranking 117th) and has 13.3 turnovers per game. They commit 18.1 fouls on average and shoot 68.1% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive side, Missouri allows 33.9% on three-point shots (95 of 280) and their opponents convert 71.5% from the free-throw line. The Tigers surrender 12.6 assists and 29.8 rebounds per game, ranking 138th and 15th nationally. In terms of points allowed, Missouri ranks 116th at 70.1 points per game. They generate 13.4 turnovers for their opponents while allowing a field goal percentage of 40.1% (65th nationally).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Bethune-Cookman
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