- Matchup: Providence Friars vs Penn State Nittany Lions
- Event Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- Broadcast: truTV
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The unbeaten Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0) strive to take down the Providence Friars (3-2) at Mohegan Sun Arena this Saturday.
The Providence Friars recently triumphed over New Hampshire, concluding the game with a score of 98-66. They recorded a field goal success rate of 56.1% (37 out of 66 attempts), sinking 10 of 26 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 22 attempts, resulting in a 63.6% success rate. On the rebounds front, they totaled 37, including 12 offensive boards. Additionally, Providence facilitated 21 assists while compelling the opposition into 14 turnovers, achieving 10 steals. Defensively, Providence permitted New Hampshire to shoot 39.1% from the floor on 25 out of 64 attempts. New Hampshire managed 13 assists and 5 steals but only grabbed 32 boards (13 offensive and 19 defensive) without recording any blocks. They shot a remarkable 88.9% from the charity stripe, hitting 8 of 9 shots, while converting 8 of 28 attempts from three-point range. The foul tally for Providence was 13, while New Hampshire accrued 21 fouls.
Jason Edwards shone in this matchup, boasting a field goal percentage of 72.7% and contributing 8 assists. Over 30 minutes, he secured 5 rebounds and scored 25 points on 8 of 11 shooting.
Currently, Providence holds a 3-2 record. The team averages 11.4 turnovers per game and commits 19.8 fouls per contest. They gather approximately 41.2 rebounds each game and have registered 84 assists this season, placing them 74th nationally in assists. Providence’s three-point shooting stands at 33.6% (47 out of 140) and they excel at the free-throw line with a 78.9% conversion rate. Averaging 96.4 points per game puts them 14th in the nation, with a shooting efficiency of 49.7% from the field.
Defensively, the Friars force an average of 11.8 turnovers per game while conceding 22.2 fouls. They rank 302nd in D-1 for assists allowed, having given up 78 on the season. Defensively, Providence permits a field goal percentage of 43.9% (151 out of 344), while conceding 37.2 rebounds per game and allowing opponents to shoot 36.6% from beyond arc. They rank 345th for points allowed per game, averaging 86.0.
In their latest matchup, the Penn State Nittany Lions secured a narrow 84-80 victory over Harvard. They collected a total of 25 rebounds in the game, comprising 15 defensive and 10 offensive boards. Despite committing 7 turnovers, they earned 9 steals throughout the match. Harvard was called for 18 fouls, allowing Penn State 25 free-throw opportunities, making 17 for a 68.0% success rate. From three-point range, the Nittany Lions converted 5 of 19 attempts (26.3%). They concluded the game with a 54.4% shooting efficiency (31 for 57) while permitting Harvard to shoot 52.6% (30 of 57). Penn State excelled from three-point territory, shooting 44.4% by making 12 out of 27 and hitting all 8 of their free throws (100.0%). On the boards, they allowed Harvard a total of 23 rebounds, including 8 offensive.
Kayden Mingo was pivotal for Penn State, hitting 8 of 18 shots for a field goal percentage of 44.4%, alongside 2 rebounds. He accumulated 24 points in 31 minutes and provided 3 assists during the contest.
Penn State stands at 5-0 this season. Offensively, they are performing at a field goal percentage of 52.6%, ranking 20th in Division 1. The Nittany Lions have scored 410 total points this season (averaging 82.0 per game) and collect approximately 31.6 rebounds per game. With an assist average of 15.0, they rank 178th in college basketball and average 7.2 turnovers per contest. They commit 12.6 fouls each game and connect on 68.4% from the charity stripe.
The Nittany Lions’ defense allows opponents a 31.3% success rate on three-point attempts (35 of 112) and they yield 85.2% on free-throw attempts. They permit an average of 14.6 assists and 28.8 rebounds per game, ranking 256th and 20th respectively in Division 1. On the defensive end, Penn State is 70th in college basketball for points allowed per game with an average of 66.2. They force 14.0 turnovers per game but allow teams to shoot 45.3% from the field (271st in college).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Selection: Back Providence
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