- Matchup: McNeese Cowboys vs Rhode Island Rams
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Thomas M. Ryan Center, Kingston, RI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The McNeese Cowboys (7-2) will visit the Thomas M. Ryan Center on Tuesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Rhode Island Rams (7-3).
In their most recent matchup, the McNeese Cowboys triumphed over Northwestern State, winning decisively with a score of 92-54. The Cowboys recorded 15 fouls while Northwestern State had 13. From beyond the arc, McNeese hit 10 out of 33 attempts. Northwestern State capped their free throw shooting at 72.7%, making 8 of their 11 attempts. They managed to grab 20 rebounds (5 offensive, 15 defensive) but did not register a block. With 13 assists and 8 steals, Northwestern State tried to capitalize, but McNeese’s defense held strong, limiting them to a 35.3% shooting rate from the field with 18 of 51. The Cowboys dished out 23 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and recorded 13 steals. On the boards, McNeese secured 37 rebounds, including 12 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 16 shots for an effective 75.0%. Overall, McNeese finished with an impressive 56.3% field goal rate (36 of 64) and made 8 of 17 from three-point range.
Larry Johnson had a significant impact during this game. He boasted a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the field, alongside 6 assists. In 22 minutes on the court, he grabbed 8 rebounds and scored 14 points on 6 of 12 shooting.
Williams Street comes into this contest with a commendable record of 7-2 this season. The Cowboys are averaging 90.0 points per game, ranking 20th nationally, while maintaining a field goal percentage of 51.4%. They are shooting 32.8% from beyond the arc (57 of 174) and making 79.0% of free throws. As a unit, McNeese grabs 37.4 rebounds per game and recorded 154 assists, ranking 94th in Division 1 for team passing. They commit only 9.9 turnovers per game and average 18.6 fouls.
Defensively, the Cowboys force 18.7 turnovers each game and garner 19.2 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.6% from three-point range while ranking 37th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (65.4). Their shooting defense holds opponents to just 37.3% from the field (190 of 509) and they yield 33.1 rebounds per game. They rank 88th in Division 1 for assists allowed, surrendering 109 so far this season.
In their previous outing, the Rhode Island Rams suffered a loss, falling 90-71 to Providence. The Rams permitted Providence to obtain 32 rebounds (7 offensive). Rhode Island shot 48.3% from three-point range, connecting on 14 of 29, and went 14 of 19 from the free throw line (73.7%). Defensively, they conceded 31 of 54 attempts from the field for a 57.4% shooting rate. The Rams finished 25 for 56 from the floor for 44.6% shooting overall and hit 14 of 29 from beyond the arc, achieving 48.3%. Providence committed 15 fouls, allowing the Rams 14 free throw opportunities. Although they turned the ball over 17 times, they managed to secure 9 steals, with a total of 20 rebounds from 14 defensive and 6 offensive.
Jonah Hinton was pivotal for the Rams, recording 23 points in 36 minutes, along with 1 assist. He posted a field goal percentage of 47.1%, converting 8 of 17 attempts, while also grabbing 1 rebound.
Currently, Rhode Island has marked a record of 7-3 this year. They average 18.2 fouls per game and successfully convert 73.0% of free throw attempts. The Rams assist teammates 12.1 times per contest (312th in the nation) but commit 12.3 turnovers on average. Scoring-wise, they have amassed 766 points, averaging 76.6 per game, and collect 34.0 rebounds per contest. They are hitting 47.4% from the field, placing them 97th nationally.
On defense, the Rams allow opponents to shoot 33.3% from beyond the arc (76 of 228) and concede 70.6% at the free throw line. They give up 12.6 assists and 33.1 rebounds per game, ranking 139th and 112th in Division 1, respectively. Rhode Island stands 88th in points allowed per game with 68.7 and forces 15.0 turnovers while allowing teams to hit 42.4% of their field goal attempts (139th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious tonight in the NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Rhode Island
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