- Matchup: Stonehill Skyhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Stonehill Skyhawks (1-2) are set to visit Hilton Coliseum on Monday to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones (3-0).
In their most recent outing, the Stonehill Skyhawks took on Rhode Island, suffering a defeat with a scoreline of 80-57. Stonehill registered a shooting percentage of 32.7% (17 of 52) and only connected on 8 out of 28 three-point attempts. At the foul line, the Skyhawks managed 15 of 21 shots, yielding a success rate of 71.4%. On the boards, they gathered 34 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones. They accumulated 11 assists during the game while forcing 11 turnovers and securing 5 steals. Defensively, Stonehill allowed opponents to shoot 48.3% from the field, as Rhode Island converted 29 of 60 shots. Rhode Island dished out 8 assists and clinched 17 steals in the match. Additionally, Rhode Island captured a total of 31 rebounds (8 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They excelled at the free-throw line, converting 81.8% of their 22 attempts. From downtown, Rhode Island connected on 4 of 19 shots. In terms of fouls, the Skyhawks had 19, while Rhode Island recorded 17.
One player who stood out was Hermann Koffi, contributing 16 points on 5 of 14 shooting. He logged 35 minutes and added 5 rebounds to his total, shooting 35.7% from the field along with 1 assist.
With an early season record standing at 1-2, Stonehill averages 73.7 points per game (ranked 264th in Division 1), shooting 43.9% from the floor. The Skyhawks have been hitting 34.2% of their three-point shots (26 of 76) and are at 65.2% from the free-throw line. As a unit, Stonehill averages 43.0 rebounds per game and has achieved 48 assists this year, placing them 157th in college basketball for assists. However, they are turning the ball over 16.3 times a game and committing 20.3 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Skyhawks are forcing opponents into 11.0 turnovers per game while drawing 19.7 fouls. They rank 77th in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up 29 this season. The Skyhawks limit opposing field goal shooting to 36.5% (66 out of 181), and they average allowing 35.0 rebounds per game. From beyond the arc, they concede 23.6% and rank 105th in points allowed per game (66.7).
In their last matchup, the Iowa State Cyclones celebrated a victory by defeating Mississippi State, 96-80. The Cyclones managed to secure 15 defensive boards and 12 offensive boards, amassing a total of 27 rebounds. They committed 9 turnovers while simultaneously recording 12 steals. Mississippi State was assessed 17 fouls, awarding Iowa State the chance to take 25 free-throw shots, converting 19 for a rate of 76.0%. From three-point land, Iowa State made 5 of their 22 attempts (22.7%). At the end of the game, the Cyclones went 36 for 70 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 51.4%. On the other hand, they allowed Mississippi State to shoot 50.0%, converting 29 of 58 attempts. Moreover, they permitted their opponents to hit 40.7% of their three-point shots, going 11 of 27, and finished 11 out of 14 from the free-throw line (78.6%). On the glass, Iowa State allowed Mississippi State a total of 36 rebounds (14 on the offensive end).
Tamin Lipsey was pivotal for the Cyclones, scoring 25 points in 36 minutes of play while providing 6 assists. He shot 9 of 17, giving him a shooting rate of 52.9%, and grabbed 1 rebound.
Currently, Iowa State stands at 3-0 for the season. Offensively, the Cyclones are shooting 52.7% from the field, placing them 26th nationwide. They have accumulated a total of 286 points this season, averaging 95.3 points per game while pulling down 38.3 rebounds per contest. They average 19.7 assists per game (42nd in Division 1) and turn the ball over 10.0 times each match. The Cyclones commit 18.7 personal fouls per game and hit 68.3% from the free-throw line.
On defense, Iowa State ranks 70th in points allowed per game, giving up 64.0. They force a remarkable 21.0 turnovers each contest while holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.1% (ranked 183rd in college). Opponents shoot 31.8% from beyond the arc (21 of 66), and their free throw percentage is allowed at 68.5%. They concede 10.3 assists and total 31.7 rebounds per game, placing them 71st and 87th in the nation, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Stonehill
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