- Matchup: Lipscomb Bisons vs Marshall Thundering Herd
- Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
- Venue: Cam Henderson Center, Huntington, WV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This game will feature the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-1) hosting the Lipscomb Bisons (2-4) at the Cam Henderson Center on Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Lipscomb Bisons secured a victory against Western Carolina, finishing 83-62. They committed 14 personal fouls, while Western Carolina had 7. Lipscomb struggled from beyond the arc, converting only 5 of 28 attempts. Western Carolina shot 60.0% from the free throw line by making 9 out of 15. They secured 30 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, and ended the contest without any blocks. Additionally, Western Carolina made 6 assists and tallied 8 steals. On defense, Lipscomb allowed a shooting percentage of 43.6% from the field, giving up 24 of 55 attempts. The Bisons recorded 23 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and executed 14 steals. In rebounding, they collected 34 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. From the free throw line, they converted 3 of 6 shots for a success rate of 50.0%. Lipscomb’s overall shooting accuracy was 45.7% (32 out of 70) with 16 of 37 from three-point range.
Grant Asman was a standout player, scoring 22 points on 9 of 13 shooting while playing 23 minutes. He also grabbed 2 rebounds and recorded an assist, boasting an impressive field goal percentage of 69.2%.
The Lipscomb Bisons come into this matchup with a record of 2-4. They average 13.0 turnovers per game and commit 17.0 personal fouls. As a unit, they grab 38.3 boards per game and have dished out a total of 107 assists this season, ranking 60th nationally in assists. The Bisons are hitting 30.9% from three-point range (64 of 207) and 83.3% from the free throw line. They score an average of 75.2 points per game, ranking 250th in the country, and have an overall field goal percentage of 40.0%.
Defensively, the Bisons force 15.0 turnovers per game and commit 13.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.8% from beyond the arc and rank 234th in points allowed per game (76.0). Lipscomb’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.0% (165 of 351) and concedes 36.5 rebounds per game. They are 216th in Division 1 in assists allowed, giving up 84 this season.
In their last game, the Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Mercyhurst with a score of 69-60. They secured 27 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 36. The Herd turned the ball over 11 times, while recording 7 steals. Mercyhurst committed 14 fouls, giving Marshall 16 free throw attempts, of which they converted 13 for a rate of 81.3%. From three-point distance, Marshall made 12 of their 29 attempts (41.4%). Overall, the Thundering Herd shot 22 of 53 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 41.5%. Marshall allowed Mercyhurst to convert 40.0% of their shots, hitting 24 of 60 attempts. They shot 18.8% from three-point range, making 3 of 16 attempts, and finished with a free throw rate of 56.3%, going 9 of 16. On the glass, Marshall permitted Mercyhurst to grab 29 rebounds in total (8 offensive).
Jalen Speer was crucial for the Thundering Herd, shooting 7 of 12 for a field goal percentage of 58.3% and securing 6 rebounds. He notched 21 points in his 36 minutes on the court and provided 6 assists during the game.
Marshall has a record of 5-1 this season. Offensively, the Thundering Herd are shooting 48.5% from the field, which ranks 79th nationally. They have scored 504 points, averaging 84.0 per game, and collecting 37.8 rebounds per contest. Their assist rate is 19.7 per game (21st in college) and they average 15.3 turnovers per game. Marshall commits 21.3 personal fouls each game and shoots 75.4% from the free throw line.
On the defensive side, Marshall limits opponents to 29.9% on three-point attempts (41 of 137) and adversaries convert 69.0% of their free throw attempts. The squad allows an average of 13.8 assists and 34.8 rebounds per game, ranking 222nd and 171st respectively in college basketball. They are 266th in points allowed per game, giving up 78.0, while forcing 13.2 turnovers and allowing teams to shoot 43.1% from the field (172nd in college basketball).
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Marshall
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