- Matchup: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs Richmond Spiders
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Robins Center, Richmond, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs (0-5) will travel to the Robins Center to take on the undefeated Richmond Spiders (4-0).
In their previous outing, the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs faced DePaul, suffering a defeat with a final score of 93-62. The Bulldogs committed 13 fouls, while DePaul recorded 16. Gardner-Webb made 8 of 25 three-point attempts, and DePaul achieved an impressive 81.3% from the free-throw line, converting 13 of 16. DePaul totaled 32 rebounds (4 offensive, 28 defensive) and finished the game without blocks. They also registered 29 assists and 12 steals. On the defensive end, Gardner-Webb allowed 55.4% shooting from the field, conceding 36 out of 65 attempts. They tallied 13 assists and forced 14 turnovers, along with 9 steals. The Bulldogs collected 35 rebounds, with 12 being offensive, and made 8 of their 15 free throws for a percentage of 53.3%. Overall, Gardner-Webb posted a shooting percentage of 34.8% (23 of 66) and managed 8 out of 26 from beyond the arc.
Jacob Hogarth stepped up in this contest, scoring 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting and grabbing 11 rebounds in 27 minutes, finishing with a 62.5% field goal percentage while also contributing 3 assists.
As they enter this match, Gardner-Webb holds a 0-5 record this season. They average 69.2 points per game, ranking 318th nationally, with a field-goal shooting percentage of 39.7%. The team has converted 28.8% of their three-point attempts (34 of 118) and has a free-throw percentage of 63.6%. Their average rebound tally stands at 32.2 per game, with a modest 57 assists this season, placing them 292nd in Division 1 for assists. They commit an average of 13.8 turnovers per game and 18.0 fouls.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force opponents into an average of 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.0 fouls themselves. Unfortunately, they sit at 364th nationally for assists allowed, having surrendered 118 this season. Opponents shoot 53.4% against Gardner-Webb, who also conceded an average of 40.8 rebounds per game. Their three-point defense is weak, yielding 39.2%, and they rank 360th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 92.8.
Richmond’s most recent matchup ended favorably, as the Spiders defeated VMI 87-54. They secured 26 defensive rebounds along with 6 offensive boards, totaling 32 rebounds. Richmond committed 10 turnovers but managed to snag 12 steals. VMI committed 15 fouls, resulting in 14 free-throw attempts for the Spiders, who converted 9 (64.3%). Richmond shot 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 24 attempts. Ultimately, they achieved 33 out of 59 total field goals, resulting in a shooting percentage of 55.9%. The Spiders allowed VMI to shoot 36.7%, with VMI converting 18 out of 49 attempts. Richmond’s three-point shooting was less effective at 25.8%, making 8 out of 31 attempts and finishing the game 10 out of 20 from the free-throw line (50.0%). Richmond conceded a total of 25 rebounds to VMI (6 offensive).
A.J. Lopez was pivotal for the Spiders in this game, scoring 12 points on 3 of 6 shooting (50.0%) in 18 minutes, though he did not record a rebound or an assist.
With a current record of 4-0 this season, Richmond displays solid offensive stats, shooting 46.1% from the field, ranking 170th nationally. The Spiders have scored a total of 348 points, averaging 87.0 points per game, while grabbing 42.3 rebounds on average. They also average 16.8 assists per game, placing them 114th in the NCAA, alongside a low turnover average of 10.5. Richmond commits approximately 22.3 personal fouls per game and is efficient from the charity stripe with a 76.3% conversion rate.
Defensively, Richmond limits opponents to a remarkable 25.0% shooting from three-point range (28 of 112) and allows 70.3% in free throw shooting. They average 8.8 assists and 32.3 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 12th and 90th respectively. Richmond ranks 81st in Division 1 for points surrendered per game at 67.0, forcing 13.3 turnovers and limiting opponents to a field-goal percentage of 37.9% (52nd in D-1).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Richmond
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