- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs Miami Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Venue: State Farm Field House, Kissimmee, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN
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On Thursday, the BYU Cougars (4-1) are set to clash with the Miami Hurricanes (5-1) at the State Farm Field House.
The Cougars recently triumphed over Wisconsin with a decisive score of 98-70. In terms of fouls, BYU committed 24 while Wisconsin recorded 25. The Cougars hit 7 of 29 from beyond the arc, while Wisconsin managed a free throw percentage of 65.4%, sinking 17 of their 26 attempts. Wisconsin claimed 36 rebounds (9 offensive, 27 defensive) but did not block a shot. They provided 8 assists and secured 6 steals. Defensively, BYU held Wisconsin to a shooting percentage of 37.7%, allowing 23 baskets from 61 attempts. The Cougars tallied 18 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and registered 6 steals. Rebounding-wise, BYU gathered a total of 41 boards, with 12 on the offensive end. They converted 22 of their 29 free throw attempts for a conversion rate of 75.9%. Overall, BYU finished the game with a field goal percentage of 47.7% (31 of 65) and hit 14 of 34 from three-point range.
Richie Saunders was pivotal in the game, scoring 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting, playing for 36 minutes, and collecting 3 rebounds along with 2 assists, finishing the contest at an impressive shooting percentage of 62.5%.
This season, BYU holds a 4-1 record. They average 7.8 turnovers per game and commit approximately 15.6 fouls per outing. Collectively, the Cougars average 39.4 rebounds per game and have logged 69 assists this season, ranking 332nd in collegiate basketball in terms of assists. From three-point territory, BYU connects on 34.3% (46 of 134) and maintains a free throw percentage of 76.9%. Currently, they average 87.2 points per game, placing them 64th in Division 1, with a shooting efficiency of 48.6%.
Defensively, BYU forces an average of 11.8 turnovers per game while drawing about 19.2 fouls. They rank 29th in college basketball in terms of assists allowed, giving up a total of 58 this season. The Cougars’ defense permits opponents to shoot 41.1% (123 of 299) and they average 34.0 rebounds per game. Opposing teams convert 30.5% of their three-point attempts, placing the Cougars 93rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 68.6.
In their previous game, the Miami Hurricanes secured a commanding win against Delaware State, finishing 97-41. On the boards, Miami allowed Delaware State 24 rebounds (9 offensive). They struggled with three-point shooting, hitting only 22.2% (4 of 18) and managed 9 of 17 from the free throw line (52.9%). Delaware State made 14 of their 54 field goal attempts for 25.9%. Miami, however, shot an impressive 38 out of 62 from the floor for a shooting efficiency of 61.3%. From three, they scored 10 of 23 (43.5%) and converted 11 free throws for a percentage of 57.9%. In total, Delaware State committed 16 fouls, giving Miami extra opportunities at the charity stripe with 19 attempts. They recorded 11 turnovers while making 10 steals in the game. Miami collected 32 defensive rebounds and added 10 offensive boards, culminating in a total of 42 rebounds.
Malik Reneau played a crucial role for the Hurricanes, achieving a perfect 10-of-10 shooting for a flawless field goal percentage of 100.0%, contributing 10 rebounds and scoring 24 points in just 19 minutes, along with 3 assists.
The Hurricanes enter this contest with a 5-1 record for the season. Offensively, Miami boasts an impressive shooting accuracy of 52.9%, ranking 13th in college basketball. They have racked up 553 points thus far (averaging 92.2 per game) and secure about 41.3 rebounds each outing. Their assists average stands at 21.7 per game, putting them at the top of NCAA rankings, while they maintain a turnover average of 10.7 per game. The Hurricanes commit 18.0 fouls on average and hit 67.5% from the free throw line.
Defensively, Miami allows opponents to shoot 29.8% from three (45 of 151) and 59.3% from the charity stripe. They permit an average of 11.7 assists and 31.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 95th and 63rd, respectively, in college basketball. On defense, the Hurricanes are placed 37th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 64.3. They force 16.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 38.6% from the field, which places them 52nd in the nation.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back BYU
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