- Matchup: Buffalo Bulls vs Ball State Cardinals
- Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Venue: Worthen Arena, Muncie, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Ball State Cardinals (8-15) will face off against the Buffalo Bulls (14-10) at Worthen Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Buffalo Bulls suffered a defeat against South Alabama, with a final score of 81-69. Buffalo recorded a field goal percentage of 38.1% (24 of 63) and sank 17 out of 46 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 4 of 6 for a success rate of 66.7%. The team gathered a total of 31 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones, and notched 17 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and securing 8 steals. Defensively, Buffalo permitted South Alabama to shoot 52.8% from the floor, allowing 28 out of 53 shots. South Alabama recorded 14 assists and 9 steals in this game and secured 28 rebounds (4 offensive, 24 defensive), without registering any blocks. They managed to hit 15 of their 24 free throw attempts, achieving a free-throw percentage of 62.5%, and were successful on 10 of 21 three-point attempts. Buffalo committed 16 fouls compared to 9 for South Alabama.
Angelo Brizzi was a standout player, finishing with 26 points on 9 of 21 shooting. He played 35 minutes, pulled down 3 rebounds, and contributed 1 assist while shooting at a rate of 42.9% from the field.
The Buffalo Bulls come into this game with a season record of 14-10. They commit an average of 10.9 turnovers per game and average 16.4 personal fouls each night. The team is grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 359 assists throughout the season, ranking 133rd in college basketball for team assists. Buffalo is shooting 38.8% from three-point range (236 of 608) and converting 73.6% of their free throws. They average 79.3 points per game, ranking 112th nationwide, while shooting 47.7% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Bulls are averaging 11.8 forced turnovers per game and are drawing 17.7 fouls. They rank 315th in college basketball for assists allowed, having surrendered 376 thus far. Buffalo is permitting opposing teams to shoot 47.0% from the field (652 of 1,386) and allows an average of 33.0 rebounds per game. They are yielding a three-point shooting percentage of 33.8% and rank 239th in D-1 for points allowed per game (75.8).
In their most recent game, the Ball State Cardinals achieved a victory against UL Monroe with a final score of 73-68. The Cardinals secured 23 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 36 in the matchup. They turned the ball over 14 times but managed to collect 9 steals. UL Monroe committed 16 fouls, allowing the Cardinals 18 attempts at the free-throw line, converting 14 of them at a rate of 77.8%. From three-point range, Ball State made 5 of 16 attempts (31.3%). Overall, the Cardinals shot 27 of 62 from the field, achieving a rate of 43.5%. On defense, they allowed UL Monroe to shoot 18 of 48 (37.5%) and were successful on 2 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc, finishing the game with 30 out of 36 successful free throw attempts (83.3%). Ball State allowed UL Monroe to secure a total of 32 rebounds (8 offensive).
Kayden Fish was an impactful player for the Cardinals, scoring 17 points in 30 minutes and providing 1 assist. He shot 60.0%, making 6 of his 10 attempts, while also grabbing 6 rebounds.
Currently, Ball State holds a record of 8-15 this season. Offensively, the Cardinals are shooting 41.8% from the field, ranking them 331st in the nation. They have scored 1,538 points this season (an average of 66.9 per game) and are averaging 31.5 rebounds per game. They register 12.0 assists per game (315th in college) and turn the ball over 10.7 times per game. The Cardinals average 15.7 personal fouls per contest and hit 69.4% of their free throws.
On defense, Ball State ranks 84th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 70.1. They force 13.1 turnovers per game and allow their opponents to shoot 45.5% from the field (273rd nationally). The Cardinals give up 34.2% on three-point attempts (179 of 524) and allow opponents to convert 76.5% of their free throws. They yield an average of 13.3 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, ranking 173rd and 247th in those respective categories.
Which team will come out on top in today’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Buffalo
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