- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the New Mexico State Aggies (1-0) will visit the McCarthey Athletic Center to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs (1-0).
In their last outing, the New Mexico State Aggies faced Western New Mexico, securing a victory with a score of 73-66. The Aggies recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 41.4% (24 out of 58), alongside a 33.3% success rate from beyond the arc (7 of 21). At the free throw line, they achieved an outstanding 81.8%, making 18 of 22 attempts. On the boards, the Aggies grabbed a total of 35 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. They also racked up 13 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and recorded 8 steals. Defensively, New Mexico State restricted Western New Mexico to a shooting percentage of 35.3% (24 of 68). Western New Mexico compiled 8 assists and made 5 steals, while securing 38 rebounds (16 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They shot 81.3% from the free throw line, sinking 13 of 16 attempts, and converted 5 out of 23 three-point attempts. The Aggies committed 14 personal fouls compared to Western New Mexico’s 17.
DJ Dudley emerged as a standout player in this game, providing significant contributions with a shooting percentage of 50.0%. Across 33 minutes, he compiled 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and scored 22 points on 7-of-14 shooting.
Entering this matchup, New Mexico State holds a record of 1-0. They currently average 73.0 points per game, ranking 244th in Division 1, with a shooting percentage of 41.4% from the field. The Aggies are converting 33.3% of their three-point attempts (7 of 21) and maintaining an exceptional 81.8% from the charity stripe. As a unit, New Mexico State grabs an average of 37.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 13 assists, ranking 279th in collegiate basketball for assist totals. They turn the ball over an average of 10.0 times and commit 14.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Aggies generate 14.0 turnovers per contest while averaging 17.0 personal fouls. They hold opponents to a mere 21.7% from three-point range and currently sit at 155th in D-1 for points allowed per game (66.0). The Aggies concede a shooting percentage of 35.3% (24 of 68) and allow 46.0 rebounds per game, ranking 42nd in college basketball for assists surrendered, allowing 8 assists this season.
In their previous game, the Gonzaga Bulldogs triumphed over Purdue with a final score of 78-72. In terms of team rebounding, Gonzaga limited Purdue to 29 total boards (5 offensive). Their shooting from the three-point line was 23.8% (5 of 21), and they converted 15 of 21 free throw attempts for a rate of 71.4%. Purdue managed to shoot 47.3% (26 of 55) overall, while Gonzaga’s shooting percentage was 43.4% (23 of 53). The Bulldogs made 6 out of 16 three-point attempts (37.5%) and completed 26 of their free throw tries, reaching a percentage of 76.5%. Purdue committed 22 fouls, allowing the Bulldogs 34 free throw opportunities. Meanwhile, Gonzaga had 9 turnovers and recorded 4 steals, finishing with 27 rebounds (19 defensive, 8 offensive).
Davis Fogle played a key role for the Bulldogs, amassing 22 points over 34 minutes of play, along with 2 assists. Fogle shot 6 of 18 overall, leading to a field goal percentage of 33.3%, while also securing 5 rebounds.
Gonzaga enters this contest with a record of 1-0. The Bulldogs are shooting 43.4% from the floor, placing them 230th in Division 1, and have scored a total of 78 points this season. They average 34.0 rebounds per game, earn assists on 15.0 possessions (186th in college), and register 10.0 turnovers per game. The Bulldogs commit an average of 19.0 personal fouls and maintain a free throw percentage of 76.5%.
Defensively, Gonzaga ranks 202nd in D-1 regarding points surrendered per game, allowing 72.0. They create 10.0 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field (277th in college). They limit opponents to 23.8% from three-point range (5 of 21), and teams are shooting 71.4% from the charity stripe against them. Gonzaga gives up 17.0 assists and 31.0 rebounds per game, ranking 304th and 120th in college basketball respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Gonzaga
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