- Matchup: Samford Bulldogs vs UNLV Rebels
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: MW+
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The UNLV Rebels (1-0) will face off against the Samford Bulldogs (1-0) at the Thomas & Mack Center this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Samford Bulldogs defeated Berry with a decisive score of 87-58. They exhibited impressive shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 59.3% (32 of 54) and made 32% of their 3-point attempts (7 of 22). Samford was also strong from the free-throw line, converting 16 out of 17 attempts, marking a stellar 94.1%. On the boards, the Bulldogs secured 31 rebounds, with 1 being offensive. Additionally, they recorded 17 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and earned 5 steals. Defensively, Samford held Berry to a field goal percentage of 33.8% as they made 22 of 65 attempts. Berry tallied 8 assists and managed 3 steals, while also grabbing 26 rebounds (7 offensive, 19 defensive) and had no blocked shots. Berry struggled with free throws, hitting only 6 of 11 for a 54.5% success rate, while connecting on 8 of their 21 shots from beyond the arc. Samford committed 13 personal fouls, compared to Berry’s 11.
One standout player for Samford was Will Shaver, who contributed significantly with 17 points on 7 of 10 shooting in just 18 minutes, along with 6 rebounds and 1 assist.
Samford enters this matchup holding a record of 1-0 this season. They average 87.0 points per game, placing them 129th in Division 1, and have an impressive shooting percentage of 59.3%. From the perimeter, the Bulldogs are hitting 31.8% (7 of 22) and are perfect from the charity stripe at 94.1%. Collectively, Samford averages 33.0 rebounds and 17 assists per game, ranking them 216th nationally for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 7.0 times and commit 13.0 fouls each match.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force 11.0 turnovers per game and draw 11.0 fouls from opponents. Currently, they rank 42nd in Division 1 for limiting assists allowed, with only 8 given up this season. Opponents are shooting just 33.8% against Samford (22 of 65), while the Bulldogs allow 33.0 rebounds per game. They relinquish 38.1% on 3-point attempts and rank 82nd in Division 1 in points allowed per game at 58.0.
In their last contest, the UNLV Rebels achieved a victory over Northern Arizona, finishing 89-77. On a rebounding note, UNLV allowed Northern Arizona to pull down 24 boards (7 offensive). They excelled at the 3-point line, converting 47.8% (11 of 23) and finished 16 of 24 from the free-throw line (66.7%). Northern Arizona shot 52.1% (25 of 48) against the Rebels, while UNLV’s shooting percentage was 47.5% (29 of 61). The Rebels also made 38.1% of their 3-point attempts (8 of 21) and hit 23 of their free throws at a 71.9% rate. The Rebels were sent to the line a total of 32 times due to 25 fouls committed by Northern Arizona, while UNLV forced 10 turnovers and racked up 11 steals, alongside 32 total rebounds split into 15 defensive and 17 offensive.
Sebastian Mack was a key player for UNLV, scoring 31 points on 50.0% shooting (10 of 20) and contributing 2 rebounds and 3 assists over 37 minutes of play.
UNLV’s record stands at 1-0 for the season. Offensively, the Rebels shoot 47.5%, ranking them 156th in college basketball. They have scored 89 points thus far and average 37.0 rebounds per game. Their assist average sits at 12.0 per game (267th in the country), with a turnover rate of 10.0 per game. The Rebels also commit 21.0 fouls per match while shooting 71.9% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Rebels rank 247th in points allowed per game with 77.0. They force 18.0 turnovers on average but allow opponents to shoot 52.1% (329th in Division 1). Opponents hit 47.8% from the perimeter (11 of 23) and convert 66.7% of their free throws. They surrender 12.0 assists and average 26.0 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 185th and 39th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will prevail in this exciting NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back Samford
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