- Matchup: Binghamton Bearcats vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ACC Extra
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On Wednesday, the Petersen Events Center will host the clash between the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-6) and the Binghamton Bearcats (3-8).
In their most recent game, the Binghamton Bearcats fell to Central Connecticut with a score of 84-67. The Bearcats committed 14 fouls, while Central Connecticut had 18. They successfully made 10 out of 21 three-point attempts. Central Connecticut converted 72.7% of their free throws, sinking 8 of 11. Additionally, Central Connecticut secured 29 rebounds (5 offensive, 24 defensive) without recording any blocks, while providing 14 assists and generating 7 steals. Defensively, Binghamton allowed a shooting percentage of 60.0%, with Central Connecticut completing 33 of 55 shots. The Bearcats managed 9 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and secured 5 steals. They collected 23 rebounds, including 6 offensive, and converted 18 out of 24 free throws, achieving a percentage of 75.0%. Binghamton concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 45.8% (22 of 48) and made 5 of their 18 three-pointers.
A key player for Binghamton was Zyier Beverly, who contributed 21 points on 6 of 9 shooting in 27 minutes of play, along with 5 rebounds, although he did not record an assist.
Binghamton enters this match with a record of 3-8 for the season. They average 65.5 points per game, placing them 348th nationally, with a shooting percentage of 42.6%. The Bearcats have hit 27.0% of their three-point attempts (53 of 196) and are shooting 74.7% from the free-throw line. On average, they gather 33.0 rebounds per game and have 123 assists this season, ranking 336th in Division 1 in assists. Binghamton commits 15.5 fouls and turns the ball over 14.0 times per game.
Defensively, the Bearcats force their opponents into 9.3 turnovers each game while drawing 18.8 fouls. They allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 33.8% and rank 199th in points per game allowed (73.6). The Bearcats concede a shooting percentage of 46.4% (300 of 646) and allow 33.0 rebounds per game collectively. They are currently 171st in the nation in terms of assists allowed, giving up 141 on the season.
In their last outing, the Pittsburgh Panthers suffered a defeat against Villanova, finishing 79-61. They allowed Villanova to recover 25 rebounds overall, with 5 being offensive. The Panthers shot 40.9% from beyond the arc (9 of 22) and went 18 of 24 from the free-throw line (75.0%). Villanova achieved a shooting percentage of 52.0% by making 26 of their 50 shot attempts. The Panthers concluded with a field goal percentage of 42.1%, knocking down 24 of 57 shots. From three-point range, they managed 5 of 22 attempts (22.7%). Villanova committed 14 fouls, allowing the Panthers 12 free throws. Pittsburgh turned the ball over 12 times, managing only 2 steals throughout the game. The Panthers grabbed 32 rebounds, comprising 19 defensive and 13 offensive.
Barry Dunning Jr. contributed significantly for the Panthers, scoring 17 points in 39 minutes of play, without assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 63.6% by sinking 7 of 11 attempts and also recorded 5 rebounds.
Pittsburgh has a season record of 5-6. Offensively, they shoot 43.7% from the field, ranking 269th in the nation. They have totaled 779 points this season (70.8 points per game) and maintain an average of 36.3 rebounds per game. Assists average stands at 12.5 per game (298th in the country), with 11.8 turnovers per game. The Panthers commit 16.9 fouls per game and achieve a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.0%.
Defensively, Pittsburgh allows 34.3% from three-point range (81 of 236) and opposes convert 77.3% of their free throws. They allow an average of 12.8 assists and 31.8 total rebounds per game, ranking 141st and 64th in Division 1, respectively. The Panthers rank 112th in the country in points allowed per game, averaging 70.2, forcing 9.9 turnovers while permitting a shooting percentage of 43.4% (186th in D-1).
Who will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Binghamton
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