- Matchup: Grambling Tigers vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Venue: Moody Center, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Texas Longhorns (2-0) are set to face off against the Grambling Tigers (1-0) at Moody Center this upcoming Monday evening.
In their last outing, the Grambling Tigers triumphed over Northern Illinois, edging them out with a close score of 89-87. The Tigers and the Huskies both recorded 20 personal fouls. The Tigers made 14 from 31 attempts beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Northern Illinois shot 77.3% from the free-throw line, converting 17 of 22 attempts. The Huskies grabbed 26 rebounds (9 offensive, 17 defensive) but had no blocks. In total, they provided 16 assists and tallied 7 steals. On the defensive end, Grambling permitted their opponents to hit 46.7% of their shots from the field, allowing Northern Illinois to make 28 of 60 attempts. The Tigers recorded 15 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and got 4 steals while grabbing 24 rebounds, of which 3 were offensive. At the free-throw line, Grambling succeeded on 20 out of 29 attempts, achieving a success rate of 69.0%, and finished with a field goal percentage of 64.0% (32 of 50) along with 5 of 13 from three-point range.
Isaiah Miranda was a standout player for the Tigers in this match, finishing with 29 points on 10 of 12 shooting for an impressive 83.3% accuracy. He played for 21 minutes and also pulled down 8 rebounds, though he didn’t register any assists.
Grambling enters this contest with a 1-0 record this season. They average 9.0 turnovers and 20.0 fouls per game. Collectively, they grab 28.0 rebounds per outing and rank 306th nationally with 15 assists on the season. The Tigers are connecting on 38.5% of their three-point attempts (5 of 13) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 69.0%. Scoring an average of 89.0 points per game puts them at 109th in the nation, along with a field goal percentage of 64.0%.
Defensively, Grambling forces 8.0 turnovers each game while committing 20.0 fouls themselves. They allow opponents to shoot 45.2% from beyond the arc, ranking 318th in points per game allowed (87.0). The Tigers give up an overall shooting percentage of 46.7% (28 of 60) while retrieving 27.0 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 102nd in Division 1 in assists allowed, with 16 assists given up so far this season.
Last time on the court, the Texas Longhorns secured a commanding 98-50 victory against Gardner-Webb. The Longhorns accumulated 27 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 36 rebounds in the game. They committed 10 turnovers but made 13 steals. Gardner-Webb was penalized with 23 fouls, granting Texas 31 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 24 for a 77.4% success rate. From beyond the arc, Texas made 6 of 18 attempts (33.3%). In total, the Longhorns achieved a shooting percentage of 60.7% by hitting 34 of 56 shots. They limited Gardner-Webb to only 33.3% shooting (15 of 45) and saw the opponent making 21.7% of their three-point attempts (5 of 23) while finishing 15 of 23 from the free-throw line (65.2%). Regarding rebounds, Texas allowed Gardner-Webb to collect a total of 18 boards (5 offensive).
Austin Goosby played a crucial role for the Longhorns, contributing 11 points in 23 minutes along with 3 assists. He shot 60.0% from the field, hitting 3 out of 5 shots, and also recorded 4 rebounds.
Texas holds a 2-0 record this season. The Longhorns are averaging 17.5 fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 72.7%. They dish out 19.5 assists per game, a statistic that ranks 75th nationally, while committing 10.0 turnovers per outing. On the offensive front, Texas has scored a total of 207 points this season, averaging 40.5 rebounds per game. Their offensive efficiency is highlighted by a field goal percentage of 61.7%, placing them 4th in the nation.
Defensive figures show Texas is 39th in the country regarding points allowed per game, giving up an average of 54.5. They generate 19.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 36.8% from the field (100th nationally). The Longhorns hold teams to 25.6% shooting from three-point territory (10 of 39), while opponents convert 60.0% of their free throws. Texas has allowed an average of 9.0 assists and 22.5 rebounds per contest, ranking 66th and 7th respectively in the nation.
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Grambling
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