- Matchup: Columbia Lions vs Stony Brook Seawolves
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Stony Brook Arena, Stony Brook, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Stony Brook Seawolves (6-3) will host the Columbia Lions (9-1) at Stony Brook Arena this Tuesday.
In their most recent outing, the Columbia Lions faced Albany, clinching a decisive 93-65 victory. Columbia demonstrated strong shooting abilities with a field goal percentage of 54.8% (34-of-62) and converted 9 out of 25 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Lions excelled, hitting 16 of 19 for an impressive 84.2%. They secured a total of 39 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, along with 19 assists, while forcing 9 turnovers and recording 6 steals. Defensively, Columbia allowed Albany to shoot 36.7% (22-of-60) from the floor. Albany dished out 15 assists and gathered 20 rebounds (8 offensive, 12 defensive), yet they did not register any blocks, finishing the free-throw line with a 66.7% rate (18-of-27). Both teams committed a similar number of fouls, with Columbia at 20 and Albany at 17.
Gerard O’Keefe made a significant contribution in this game, posting a stellar 75.0% shooting accuracy with 2 assists. In just 21 minutes of play, he scored 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting but did not grab any rebounds.
Heading into this matchup, the Columbia Lions hold a commendable 9-1 record this season. They average 13.5 turnovers and commit approximately 16.5 fouls per game. As a unit, Columbia boasts an average of 43.6 rebounds and has accumulated 164 assists, ranking 49th nationally in assists per game. The Lions’ shooting statistics show a 39.6% success rate on three-pointers (90-of-227) and 72.0% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 81.3 points per game (113th in Division 1) while shooting 50.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Lions average forcing 9.9 turnovers per game and accumulate 15.4 personal fouls. They rank 193rd in Division 1 in allowing assists, giving up 127 on the year. Columbia’s opponents shoot at a rate of 39.8% (237-of-596), while the Lions allow an average of 28.8 rebounds per game. Their perimeter defense restricts opponents to 29.7% shooting from three-point range, placing them 39th nationally in points allowed per game (65.6).
In their last game, Stony Brook Seawolves fell to Duquesne with a final score of 84-75. They secured 18 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards for a total of 30 rebounds during the game. The Seawolves committed 8 turnovers while managing 5 steals. Duquesne faced 15 fouls, allowing Stony Brook 14 free-throw attempts, of which they made 11 for a shooting percentage of 78.6%. From beyond the arc, Stony Brook connected on 10 out of 30 attempts (33.3%) and overall shot 39.7% (27-out-of-68), while Duquesne made 27-of-58 shots for a shooting percentage of 46.6%. The Seawolves allowed Duquesne to shoot 40.7% from three-point territory, making 11 of 27 attempts, and the Seawolves also allowed 39 rebounds (12 offensive).
Erik Pratt was a key performer for the Seawolves, scoring 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting (43.8%) along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists in 34 minutes of play.
Stony Brook holds a current record of 6-3 this season. They shoot 42.9% from the field, placing them 293rd in the nation offensively, and have scored a total of 668 points (74.2 per game). They average 34.8 rebounds and provide 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 246th in Division 1. Additionally, they average 10.4 turnovers and commit approximately 16.2 fouls per game while shooting 72.5% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, the Seawolves allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 34.6% (62-of-179) and let their opponents hit 70.2% from the free-throw line. They relinquish 11.2 assists and an average of 37.6 rebounds, ranking 57th and 296th accordingly. On the defensive end, the Seawolves rank 71st in the country with an average of 67.8 points allowed per game. They generate 13.7 turnovers per contest and restrict opponents to 41.3% shooting from the field (99th in college hoops).
Who emerges victorious this evening against the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Choose Stony Brook
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