- Matchup: Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
- Broadcast: Peacock
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This Friday, Mackey Arena will witness the clash between the Purdue Boilermakers (1-0) and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (0-1).
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies faced off against Michigan and suffered a significant defeat, finishing 121-78. In that game, Oakland recorded a field goal accuracy of 42.2% (27 out of 64 shots) and successfully converted 11 of their 26 three-point attempts. From the charity stripe, they achieved a remarkable 86.7%, sinking 13 of 15. On the boards, the Grizzlies managed to secure 19 rebounds—4 of which were offensive. They also tallied 11 assists while committing 8 turnovers and earning 6 steals. Defensively, Oakland struggled, allowing Michigan to shoot an impressive 64.3% from the field (45 of 70). Michigan distributed 29 assists and recorded 3 steals during the game, along with 38 rebounds (4 offensive, 34 defensive) and no blocks. Michigan also excelled at the free throw line, converting 92.3% of their attempts, making 12 of 13, and hit 19 out of 35 three-point tries. The Golden Grizzlies incurred 11 fouls, while Michigan was called for 15.
Isaac Garrett notably contributed for Oakland, scoring 20 points on an impressive 8 of 10 shooting. He played for 33 minutes, grabbing 1 rebound, and recorded an 80.0% shooting accuracy, along with 1 assist.
As Oakland enters this contest with a record of 0-1 for the season, they are averaging 11.0 turnovers and fouls per game. They are grabbing an average of 22.0 rebounds and providing 11 assists, ranking 285th nationally in assists. The Golden Grizzlies are shooting 42.3% on three-pointers (11 of 26) and maintaining an 86.7% success rate from the free throw line. Currently, they are scoring an average of 78.0 points per game (207th in Division 1) while shooting 42.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Golden Grizzlies average 8.0 forced turnovers and are whistled for 15.0 fouls. They rank 357th in college basketball for allowing assists, permitting 29 assists so far this season. The Oakland defense is surrendering 64.3% field goal accuracy (45 of 70) and conceding 40.0 rebounds per game as a squad. They are allowing opponents to shoot 54.3% from beyond the arc, ranking 364th nationally in points per game allowed at 121.0.
In their last outing, the Purdue Boilermakers secured a decisive 82-51 win over Evansville. They achieved a total of 34 rebounds (24 defensive, 10 offensive) while committing 7 turnovers and notching 4 steals. Evansville committed 15 fouls against Purdue, sending them to the free throw line for 16 attempts, of which they converted 13, finishing with an 81.3% free throw percentage. Purdue also excelled in three-point shooting, making 13 of 29 attempts (44.8%). Overall, the Boilermakers shot 28 of 59 from the field for a percentage of 47.5%. Defensively, they allowed Evansville to make 21 of 70 shots, leading to a 30.0% shooting performance. They contested 34 three-point attempts, yielding a 20.6% completion rate, and permitted Evansville just 2 of 4 from the free throw line (50.0%). Purdue allowed a total of 35 rebounds, including 17 offensive boards.
Fletcher Loyer was a key player for the Boilermakers, scoring 30 points on 8 of 11 shooting, boasting a 72.7% accuracy in 28 minutes, although he didn’t record any rebounds. He also had 1 assist in this game.
Purdue enters this matchup with a 1-0 record for the season. The Boilermakers average 9.0 fouls per game and are shooting 81.3% from the free throw line. They dish out 22.0 assists on average per game (52nd nationally) and are turning the ball over 7.0 times each game. Purdue has scored 82 points thus far and secures 40.0 rebounds per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, they are shooting 47.5% from the field, ranking 149th in Division 1.
The Boilermakers’ defense ranks 59th in the nation in points allowed per game, with an average of 51.0. They are forcing 10.0 turnovers nightly and limiting opponents to 30.0% shooting from the field, placing them 46th nationally in that regard. Purdue’s defense allows 20.6% from three-point range (7 of 34) and opponents have shot 50.0% from the free throw line. They have allowed 13.0 assists and 40.0 rebounds per game, ranking 223rd and 280th respectively defensively.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Purdue
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