- Matchup: East Texas A&M Lions vs UConn Huskies
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Friday, the UConn Huskies (7-1) will aim to secure a victory against the East Texas A&M Lions (4-3) at the Gampel Pavilion.
In their previous outing, the East Texas A&M Lions triumphed over Army, securing an 84-67 victory. The Lions committed 20 fouls, while Army recorded 19. From beyond the arc, they made 9 out of their 30 attempts. Army had a free throw percentage of 70.0%, sinking 14 of their 20 chances. Additionally, Army gathered 26 rebounds (6 offensive, 20 defensive) but failed to record any blocks and tallied 9 assists with 2 steals. Defensively, East Texas A&M held their opponents to a 39.3% shooting percentage, allowing 22 successful field goals from 56 attempts. The Lions accumulated 31 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, while converting 18 of their 22 free throw attempts for an impressive 81.8% accuracy. They concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 50.0% (27 of 54) and hit 12 out of 30 three-point attempts.
Damian Garcia emerged as a notable player in this matchup, scoring 20 points on 7 of 11 shooting in 21 minutes of play. He also recorded 2 rebounds and 1 assist, showcasing a 63.6% shooting accuracy.
Heading into this contest, East Texas A&M holds a 4-3 record this season. They average 82.9 points per game (99th in the nation) and maintain a field goal percentage of 48.3%. From three-point range, the Lions are shooting 36.3% (74 of 204) and 67.8% from the free throw line. Their team collects 35.3 rebounds per game and has dished out 143 assists this season, ranking 53rd nationally in assists. However, they average 13.3 turnovers and commit around 20.1 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Lions force 18.1 turnovers and average 15.9 personal fouls per game. They allow opponents a 33.6% success rate from three-point territory and rank 104th nationally, allowing 69.0 points per game. Their opponents achieve a field goal percentage of 41.1%, with East Texas A&M conceding 35.7 rebounds per game. They are currently 42nd in the nation for assists allowed, with 81 assists given up during the season.
In their last game, the UConn Huskies edged out Kansas with a close score of 61-56. On the boards, UConn allowed Kansas to grab 29 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. They managed a 27.8% shooting percentage from three-point range, making 5 of 18 attempts and converted 15 out of 21 free throws (71.4%). Kansas made 18 out of 51 field goals, resulting in a 35.3% shooting percentage. UConn shot 42.1% overall, making 24 of 57 from the field, and hit 7 out of their 26 three-point attempts (26.9%). Despite Kansas committing only 10 fouls in this matchup, UConn capitalized with 8 free throw opportunities. They also forced 10 turnovers while achieving 5 steals, collecting a total of 34 rebounds (25 defensive, 9 offensive).
Braylon Mullins was instrumental in the game, scoring 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting (50.0%) and grabbing 5 rebounds in 23 minutes, though he did not record any assists.
UConn boasts a 7-1 record this season, committing 18.6 fouls per game and converting 70.6% of their free throws. They average 18.0 assists per game (ranking 42nd in Division 1) and limit turnovers to 10.0 per game. With a season total of 638 points (79.8 per game), UConn grabs 36.6 boards per contest, shooting an impressive 48.6% from the field, placing them 69th nationally.
Defensively, UConn ranks 8th in the nation, permitting an average of 60.6 points per game. They force 13.8 turnovers and limit opponent field goal percentage to 37.2% (16th nationally). UConn’s defense allows 25.8% from beyond the arc (40 of 155), and they see opponents making 76.4% from the charity stripe. They yield an average of 7.1 assists and 30.9 rebounds each game, ranking 1st and 46th, respectively, in these defensive categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Go with UConn
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