- Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes vs UConn Huskies
- Date of Play: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT
- Broadcast: TNT
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In an exciting clash, the UConn Huskies (3-0) aim to secure a victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) at PeoplesBank Arena this Friday.
The Ohio State Buckeyes recently triumphed over Marshall, achieving an 84-74 victory in their previous game. The Buckeyes recorded a 44.1% shooting percentage from the field, making 26 of 59 attempts, and converted 7 of 25 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, Ohio State netted 25 of their 35 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 71.4%. On the rebounding front, they secured a total of 30 boards, with 9 being offensive. Additionally, the team provided 13 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and managed 7 steals. Defensively, Ohio State allowed a shooting percentage of 47.5%, surrendering 29 of 61 attempts to Marshall, who also achieved 7 assists and 6 steals throughout the match. Marshall managed to gather 31 rebounds (7 offensive, 24 defensive) but did not record a block and shot 73.3% from the charity stripe (11 of 15 attempts), while struggling from deep with only 5 of 22 three-point attempts. Ohio State finished with 14 personal fouls compared to Marshall’s 27.
A standout performer for Ohio State was John Mobley Jr., who contributed 19 points on 6 of 14 shooting. He played for 35 minutes, added 1 rebound, and delivered 4 assists, finishing the night with a field goal percentage of 42.9%.
Entering this matchup, Ohio State holds a season record of 2-1. The team averages 85.3 points per game, ranking 116th in Division 1, while shooting 46.1% from the field. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 27.8% (20 of 72) and an impressive free throw percentage of 81.8%. Ohio State averages 37.7 rebounds per game, and with 46 assists this season, they stand at 185th in Division 1 for passes. They commit approximately 11.7 turnovers and 17.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Buckeyes force opponents into 12.0 turnovers each game and average 23.0 fouls against them. They allow opponents to shoot 31.6% from beyond the arc and rank 266th in points allowed per game (77.7). The team gives up a field goal percentage of 45.9% (83 of 181) and allows 31.0 rebounds per game, while ranking 81st in assists allowed with 31.
In their most recent game, the UConn Huskies achieved a commanding 83-41 victory over Wagner. The Huskies recorded a total of 34 rebounds, comprised of 16 defensive and 18 offensive boards. They committed 11 turnovers while collecting 14 steals during the game. Wagner was penalized with 20 fouls, providing the Huskies with 24 free-throw attempts, which they converted 18 times for a clip of 75%. UConn hit 9 of 30 three-point attempts (30.0%) and ended the game shooting 43.8% from the field, with 28 of 64 successful shots. Wagner was limited to 33.3% shooting (17 of 51 attempts) and managed only 23.5% from deep (4 of 17), while hitting 3 of 4 free throws (75%). UConn allowed Wagner to grab 25 rebounds in total (11 offensive).
Silas Demary Jr. played a vital role for UConn, scoring 18 points in 27 minutes, while also providing 4 assists. He finished the game shooting 58.3% (7 of 12) and secured 4 rebounds.
UConn enters this contest with an impressive record of 3-0. Offensively, they are shooting 45.8% from the field, ranking 175th in the nation, with a total of 254 points for the season (averaging 84.7 per game). The Huskies collect 39.3 rebounds per contest, dish out 15.0 assists per game (ranking 189th nationally), and average 11.0 turnovers. They commit about 17.0 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 75.0%.
Defensively, UConn ranks 15th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, yielding only 54.7. They force 19.0 turnovers per game and hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 34.2% (25th in the nation). The Huskies give up 26.6% on three-point shots (17 of 64) and see opponents making 69.8% of their free throw attempts. They allow 8.0 assists and 32.0 rebounds each game, ranking them 18th and 104th, respectively, in college basketball.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Ohio State
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