- Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks, holding a record of 7-1, will face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Trask Coliseum this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the Marshall Thundering Herd suffered a defeat against Lipscomb, final score being 90-67. The Thundering Herd and Lipscomb both committed 22 and 20 fouls, respectively. Marshall succeeded in 13 of their 26 attempts from three-point range, whereas Lipscomb’s free-throw efficiency was 65.4%, converting 17 of 26 attempts. On the boards, Lipscomb captured 30 rebounds (6 offensive, 24 defensive) without a single block. They also facilitated 19 assists and recorded 9 steals. Defensively, Marshall allowed their opponents to achieve a shooting percentage of 52.6% on 30 of 57 attempts. The Thundering Herd accumulated 9 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and had 7 steals in this matchup. In terms of rebounding, they secured 38 total, with 11 on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, Marshall converted 17 of 22 free-throw attempts, yielding a success rate of 77.3%. They concluded the game with a field-goal percentage of 35.5% (22 of 62) and managed to hit 6 out of 26 shots from beyond the arc.
Noah Otshudi stood out in this game, scoring 18 points with a shooting efficiency of 38.5% (5 of 13). He played 36 minutes and grabbed 5 rebounds, while also dishing out 4 assists.
For the season, Marshall enters this contest with a record of 5-2. They average 81.6 points per game, ranking 120th in Division 1, and are shooting at 46.5% from the field. The Thundering Herd have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.9% (78 of 206) and a free-throw success rate of 75.7%. As a unit, they pull down 38.0 rebounds per game and have tallied 127 assists this season, placing them 95th in D-1 for assists. They average 15.6 turnovers and commit 21.4 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Thundering Herd force 13.4 turnovers per game and commit 17.7 fouls. They rank 191st in Division 1 for assists allowed, having relinquished 102 throughout the season. Opponents shoot 44.4% against them (190 of 428), and they allow an average of 34.9 rebounds per game. The Thundering Herd’s three-point defense ranks 292nd, permitting 33.1% shooting, and they are allowing an average of 79.7 points per game.
In their latest match, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks secured a commanding victory over Gardner-Webb with a score of 88-62. The Seahawks claimed 31 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 38 rebounds in the game. They turned the ball over 7 times and recorded 7 steals. Gardner-Webb committed 11 fouls, providing the Seahawks with 11 free-throw attempts; they successfully converted 8, achieving a 72.7% success rate. From distance, UNC Wilmington shot 14 of 30 (46.7%), concluding the game by making 33 of 64 shots for a field-goal percentage of 51.6%. The Seahawks limited Gardner-Webb to 21 of 58 (36.2% shooting). The Seahawks also held Gardner-Webb to a 32.3% three-point shooting mark, allowing just 10 of 31 attempts, while they converted 10 of 13 free throws (76.9%). In total rebounds, UNC Wilmington allowed Gardner-Webb to register 28, including 7 offensive boards.
Nolan Hodge played a pivotal role for the Seahawks, scoring 16 points in 32 minutes of action while providing 2 assists. He shot 46.2% from the field, making 6 of 13 attempts, and secured 2 rebounds.
UNC Wilmington boasts a solid record of 7-1 this season. Offensively, the Seahawks shoot 48.0% from the field, ranking 88th in college basketball. They have accumulated 667 points this season (83.4 per game) and average 42.6 rebounds per game. Furthermore, they assist on average 15.3 times per game, positioning them at 151st in the nation, while turning the ball over 11.3 times per contest. The Seahawks commit an average of 16.5 fouls per game and achieve 70.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, UNC Wilmington ranks 62nd nationally, allowing an average of 66.5 points per game. They force 11.1 turnovers each game and limit opponents’ shooting to 38.5% (41st in college). The Seahawks permit 29.7% shooting from three-point range (66 of 222) while opponents make 75.4% of their free throws. Additionally, they yield an average of 10.3 assists and 30.5 rebounds per game, ranking 32nd and 40th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select UNC Wilmington
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