- Matchup: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Green Bay Phoenix
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: Kress Center, Green Bay, WI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Kress Center will host an exciting clash as the Green Bay Phoenix (5-7) take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (8-3) this Wednesday.
In their previous outing, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos faced defeat against Utah Valley, concluding with a score of 68-53. Both teams registered 14 personal fouls. The Gauchos made only 8 of 22 attempts from beyond the arc, while Utah Valley capitalized on 77.8% of their free-throw opportunities, converting 14 of 18. Utah Valley recorded 34 rebounds (11 offensive and 23 defensive) but did not block any shots. They also notched 17 assists and 12 steals in the game. On the defensive end, UC Santa Barbara allowed a shooting percentage of 40.4% from the floor, permitting 23 out of 57 attempts. The Gauchos contributed 7 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and secured 11 steals. They collected a total of 32 rebounds, including 9 offensive, and converted 12 of their 14 free-throw attempts, achieving an impressive rate of 85.7%. UC Santa Barbara ended the game with a shooting percentage of 35.8%, making just 19 out of 53 shots and connecting on 3 of their 13 3-pointers.
A standout player in the contest was Colin Smith, who tallied 10 points on 3 of 9 shooting while playing 31 minutes and grabbing 3 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 33.3% and adding 1 assist.
Heading into this contest, UC Santa Barbara boasts an 8-3 record. The team averages 80.8 points per game (ranking 118th in Division 1) and achieves a field goal percentage of 46.1%. From three-point territory, they shoot 37.1% (88 of 237) and maintain a free-throw success rate of 76.3%. The Gauchos grab an average of 37.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated a total of 158 assists this season, placing them 177th in Division 1 regarding assists. They average 12.5 turnovers and 18.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Gauchos are adept at forcing 13.5 turnovers per game while averaging 20.5 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 37.6% from beyond the arc and rank 177th nationally, giving up 72.9 points per game. The UC Santa Barbara defense permits a shooting percentage of 45.6% (272 of 597) and allows 30.1 rebounds per game collectively. Their defensive assists allowed (142) place them 178th in the nation.
In their last game, the Green Bay Phoenix celebrated a victory, defeating IU Indy with a final score of 85-75. They secured 29 defensive rebounds along with 7 offensive rebounds, totalling 36 rebounds for the matchup. The Phoenix recorded 11 turnovers and achieved 5 steals during the game. IU Indy committed 22 personal fouls, leading to 31 free-throw attempts for Green Bay, who converted 26 for an impressive clip of 83.9%. The Phoenix managed to make 9 out of 21 attempts from three-point range (42.9%). Overall, they shot 25 out of 52 from the floor, equating to 48.1%. On the flip side, IU Indy hit 24 out of 61, finishing at 39.3%. The Phoenix allowed 30 total rebounds, with 7 coming from offensive plays by IU Indy.
C.J. O’Hara played a pivotal role for the Phoenix, scoring 20 points in his 37 minutes on the court without any assists. He converted 6 out of 8 attempts for a shooting percentage of 75.0% and collected 5 rebounds.
The Green Bay Phoenix currently holds a record of 5-7 this season. Offensively, the Phoenix are shooting at a rate of 45.2% from the field, ranking 192nd in college basketball. They have accumulated 878 points this season, averaging 73.2 per game, alongside 33.5 rebounds per contest. Green Bay averages 12.6 assists per game, which ranks 296th in the nation, and they commit 11.2 turnovers per game while averaging 18.4 fouls.
Defensively, the Phoenix allow 32.9% on shots from beyond the arc (98 of 298), while opponents convert 71.6% of their free throws. They yield 15.2 assists and allow an average of 33.9 rebounds per game, placing them 289th and 148th, respectively. The Green Bay defense ranks 247th in Division 1 for points per game allowed at 75.9. They force 9.3 turnovers a game while permitting teams to shoot at a rate of 45.0% from the field, ranking 258th in college basketball.
Which team will prevail in this night’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Green Bay
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