- Matchup: Merrimack Warriors vs Princeton Tigers
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: Jadwin Gymnasium, Princeton, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Wednesday, the Merrimack Warriors (5-6) will travel to Jadwin Gymnasium to face off against the Princeton Tigers (3-9).
In their last outing, the Merrimack Warriors claimed victory over Fairfield, finishing with a score of 74-63. The Warriors showcased a field goal percentage of 46.8% (22 of 47) and hit 8 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc. At the foul line, they excelled, converting 22 of 27 for an impressive rate of 81.5%. On the boards, they secured 24 rebounds, including 4 offensive. The team recorded 13 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and collected 10 steals. Defensively, Merrimack held Fairfield to 39.0% shooting (23 of 59). While Fairfield managed 9 assists and 5 steals, they also grabbed 36 rebounds (15 offensive and 21 defensive) but failed to produce any blocks. At the free-throw line, Fairfield converted 10 of 16 attempts for a 62.5% success rate and sunk 7 of their 19 shots from long range. The Warriors finished the game with 17 fouls compared to Fairfield’s 19.
Key player Kevair Kennedy made a significant impact during the game, scoring 20 points on 6 of 10 shooting while also recording 4 rebounds and finishing with 4 assists in 33 minutes of play.
For this matchup, Merrimack holds a record of 5-6. They average 10.5 turnovers per game, committing 17.8 personal fouls each outing. The Warriors are pulling down 27.7 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 133 assists, ranking 227th nationally in assists per game. With 30.6% on three-pointers (93 of 304) and 76.3% from the charity stripe, they’re averaging 65.8 points per game (348th overall) while shooting 38.3% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Warriors force 13.6 turnovers per game and commit 16.6 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.2% shooting from three-point range and rank 203rd in points allowed per game (74.0). The Warriors’ defense has allowed an opponent field goal percentage of 46.4% (285 of 614) and they concede an average of 41.7 rebounds per game, ranking 323rd in assists allowed with 157 so far this season.
In their previous matchup, the Princeton Tigers faced Loyola, falling short with a 73-68 loss. They allowed Loyola to grab 32 rebounds (5 offensive). Princeton produced a 27.3% rate from beyond the arc with 6 of 22 attempts and shot 17 of 26 at the free-throw line (65.4%). Their opponents hit 25 of 50 field goal attempts, resulting in a 50.0% shooting performance. Overall, the Tigers shot 35.5% from the field, hitting 22 of 62 shots, and made 9 out of 34 three-point attempts (26.5%). They were able to convert 15 free throws for a rate of 93.8%. Loyola committed 15 fouls, allowing the Tigers to have 16 free-throw attempts. Princeton recorded 4 turnovers and managed 2 steals during the game, with a total of 30 rebounds (19 defensive, 11 offensive).
Jack Stanton was a standout player for the Tigers, contributing 14 points on 3 of 12 shooting for a 25.0% field goal percentage, alongside 5 rebounds in his 40 minutes of action. He also added 2 assists.
Currently, Princeton holds a record of 3-9 this season. They are committing 17.1 personal fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 68.6%. The Tigers average 13.7 assists (234th in the nation) while turning the ball over 12.8 times per game. They have scored a cumulative 835 points this season, averaging 69.6 points per game and collecting 34.4 rebounds per outing. Offensively, Princeton’s field goal percentage stands at 41.8%, ranking them 314th in the nation.
On defense, Princeton limits opponents to 31.3% from three-point range (90 of 288) and they allow 72.1% at the free-throw line. They give up an average of 12.9 assists and 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking 166th and 173rd in Division I, respectively. The Tigers rank 209th in Division I for points allowed per game (74.2) and force 10.8 turnovers on average, allowing opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field (304th in D-1).
Which team will emerge victorious against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Select Princeton and the under on total points
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