- Matchup: Northern Kentucky Norse vs Texas A&M Aggies
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Reed Arena, College Station, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Odds/Spread: Northern Kentucky (+24.5)
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The Texas A&M Aggies (1-0) will host the Northern Kentucky Norse (2-0) at Reed Arena this Friday. Northern Kentucky enters this game as 24.5-point underdogs, with the total set at 166.5 by the bookmakers.
In their previous game, Northern Kentucky secured a victory against South Dakota, finishing 102-94. The Norse achieved an impressive 62.5% shooting from the field (35 of 56) and excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 14 attempts. At the charity stripe, they converted 23 of 32 shots for a free throw percentage of 71.9%. They also collected 23 rebounds, 5 of which were offensive, and assisted on 18 baskets, while forcing their opponents into 14 turnovers and collecting 9 steals. Defensively, Northern Kentucky allowed South Dakota to shoot 53.1% on 34 of 64 attempts, while the latter tallied 12 assists and 7 steals. South Dakota also grabbed 23 rebounds (7 offensive, 16 defensive) but blocked no shots. Their free throw shooting was solid, connecting on 81.0% (17 of 21), and they made 9 of their 25 three-point attempts. Fouls were a concern, with the Norse accumulating 24 and South Dakota 26.
Noah Pagotto was a standout performer, scoring 30 points on 11 of 15 shooting. He played 36 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and also contributed 2 assists, achieving a shooting percentage of 73.3%.
Northern Kentucky brings a 2-0 record into this contest, averaging 93.0 points per game (90th in the nation) while shooting 56.6% from the floor. The Norse have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.1% (13 out of 35) and an impressive 81.5% from the free throw line. Their rebounding average stands at 34.0 boards per game, with 28 assists so far, ranking 25th nationally in assists. However, they turn the ball over 14 times on average and commit 23 fouls per game.
Defensively, Northern Kentucky forces 11.0 turnovers each game while committing 25.0 personal fouls. They rank 351st in the nation for allowing assists to opponents, having given up 28 so far. Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 45.5% (61 of 134) and concedes an average of 29.5 rebounds per contest. Opponents shoot 30.9% from the three-point line, and they are ranked 295th in Division 1 for points per game allowed (85.0).
In their last outing, the Texas A&M Aggies triumphed with a score of 97-66 against Alabama State. They recorded 27 defensive and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 40. They turned the ball over 11 times but managed to capture 13 steals during the game. Alabama State racked up 32 personal fouls, sending the Aggies to the free-throw line for 48 attempts, converting 29 for a shooting percentage of 60.4%. Texas A&M’s shooting from the floor was 30 out of 62 (48.4%). Defensively, they allowed Alabama State to shoot 32.8% overall, with the opponent finishing 22 of 67. From long range, Texas A&M was 8 of 24 (33.3%) and 14 of 19 from the free-throw line (73.7%). However, they did let Alabama State grab a total of 40 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards.
PJ Haggerty played a pivotal role for the Aggies, scoring 22 points on 8 of 14 shooting (57.1%) with 3 rebounds in his 27 minutes of play, although he did not record any assists.
Texas A&M currently holds a 1-0 record this season. The Aggies average 18.0 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 60.4%. They average 13.0 assists (235th in the nation) and turn the ball over 11 times per game. With a total of 97 points this season, Texas A&M averages 43.0 rebounds per game while shooting 48.4% from the field, ranking 138th in Division 1.
The Texas A&M defense allows 33.3% shooting from three-point range and 73.7% from the free-throw line by opponents. They give up an average of 11.0 assists and 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking 158th and 326th respectively in those categories. The Aggies’ defense ranks 160th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 66.0, while they force an impressive 25.0 turnovers per game and allow just 32.8% shooting from the field (71st in college basketball).
Who will clinch the victory in today’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Northern Kentucky (+24.5)
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