- Matchup: Houston Cougars vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: CBS
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This Saturday, the Houston Cougars (10-1) will travel to the Prudential Center to face the Arkansas Razorbacks (9-2).
In their last matchup, the Cougars triumphed over New Orleans with a decisive score of 99-57. Houston showcased impressive shooting, achieving a 54.2% field goal rate (32 out of 59) and converting 11 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Cougars excelled, sinking 24 of 31 shots for a 77.4% success rate. They dominated the boards, collecting 30 rebounds, including 10 offensive. Additionally, Houston distributed the ball well, racking up 23 assists, forcing 18 turnovers from their opponents, and making 11 steals. Defensively, the Cougars held New Orleans to a shooting percentage of 37.8% (17 of 45). New Orleans managed 7 assists and secured 3 steals, along with 28 rebounds total (10 offensive, 18 defensive) without recording any blocks. The opposition also converted 82.6% of their free throws, hitting 19 of 23 attempts and managed to make 4 of 14 three-point attempts. The Cougars committed 19 fouls while New Orleans totaled 24.
Chase McCarty shone in this game, contributing 15 points on 4-of-5 shooting in just 14 minutes on the court. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and recorded an assist.
Houston enters this contest with an impressive 10-1 record for the season. The Cougars average 78.2 points per game (ranked 172nd nationally) and shoot 45.1% from the field. They make 34.3% of their three-point attempts (102 out of 297) and have a free-throw percentage of 75.0%. The team averages 39.4 rebounds per game and tallies 195 assists on the season, ranking 52nd in assists nationwide. Over the course of the season, they have averaged 9.5 turnovers and 17.8 fouls per game.
On defense, the Cougars force 15.6 turnovers per game and commit 15.9 personal fouls. They excel against three-point shooters, allowing only 26.8% success, and are currently 2nd in the NCAA for points allowed per game (57.7). The Cougars’ defense allows a shooting percentage of 37.1% (212 of 571) and they yield an average of 33.8 rebounds per game. They rank 10th in the NCAA for fewest assists allowed, conceding only 99 assists on the season.
The Arkansas Razorbacks last played and secured a resounding victory against Queens, finishing 108-80. In this matchup, Arkansas allowed Queens to achieve 32 total rebounds (including 14 on the offensive end). Arkansas struggled from deep, hitting only 6 of 25 three-point attempts (24.0%) while going 14 for 20 from the free-throw line (70.0%). Defensively, they allowed Queens to shoot 44.1% (30 of 68 attempts). Arkansas, however, shot a fantastic 56.3% overall, making 36 of their 64 shots. The Razorbacks also excelled from beyond the arc, making 14 of 28 attempts (50.0%) and converting 22 of 27 free-throw attempts for 81.5%. Queens committed 20 fouls, enabling the Razorbacks to take advantage at the line. Arkansas also produced 13 steals while forcing the ball to be turned over 13 times, and they secured 32 total rebounds (22 defensive, 10 offensive).
Trevon Brazile was a standout for the Razorbacks, scoring 26 points in just 25 minutes on the court, contributing 3 assists, and shooting an impressive 9 out of 11 for 81.8%. He also grabbed 4 rebounds.
Currently, Arkansas holds a record of 9-2. Offensively, the Razorbacks boast a shooting percentage of 48.6%, ranking 61st in Division I. They have accumulated 989 points so far, averaging 89.9 points per game and securing 38.5 boards per contest. They assist each other 18.1 times per game (38th in college) and turn the ball over 9.6 times each game. The Razorbacks commit an average of 16.0 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 77.4%.
Defensively, Arkansas allows opponents to hit 28.8% of their three-point attempts (90 of 312) and concede 66.1% of free-throw attempts against them. They give up 14.7 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, ranking 272nd and 236th in Division I, respectively. Their defense is currently ranked 186th in the NCAA, permitting 73.2 points per game. They force their opponents into an average of 12.2 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 41.1% from the field (81st in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back Arkansas
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