- Matchup: UNI Panthers vs St. Mary’s Gaels
- Event Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: University Credit Union Pavilion, Moraga, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNI Panthers (9-2) are set to visit the University Credit Union Pavilion on Monday, facing off against the St. Mary’s Gaels (9-2).
In their last outing, the UNI Panthers secured a hard-fought win against UIC, finishing 60-54. They recorded a shooting efficiency of 43.8% from the field (21 of 48), successfully sinking 9 of their 23 attempts from three-point territory. At the free-throw line, the Panthers excelled, converting 9 of 11 shots for an 81.8% success rate. On the boards, they amassed 33 rebounds, 8 of which were on the offensive end, alongside 15 assists. Defensively, they forced UIC into 8 turnovers and registered 6 steals, limiting their opponent to a 36.7% shooting performance (22 of 60). UIC managed 14 assists and 14 steals, while collecting 26 rebounds (8 offensive, 18 defensive). They shot 63.6% from the charity stripe, making 7 of 11 attempts, and struggled from beyond the arc with only 3 successful shots out of 19 attempts. Both teams finished with 12 fouls.
Trey Campbell stood out in this matchup, hitting 55.6% of his shots and contributing 3 assists. He played 31 minutes, grabbed 3 rebounds, and finished with 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting.
The Panthers enter with a commendable 9-2 record this season, averaging 72.4 points per game (ranked 293rd nationally) and shooting 46.6% from the field. They excel in three-point shooting at 36.2% (96 of 265) and convert 67.0% from the line. UNI averages 34.1 rebounds per game and has compiled 189 assists this season, ranking 87th in the nation for assists. They have a commendable turnover average of 9.5 per game and commit 14.8 fouls.
Defensively, the Panthers are effective in forcing 14.3 turnovers each game while averaging 15.5 fouls. They limit opponents to 26.4% from beyond the arc and rank 2nd in Division I, allowing just 57.6 points per game. The Panthers allow an opponent field goal percentage of 37.3% (226 of 606) and average 36.1 rebounds, ranking 22nd nationally in assists allowed with 112.
In their previous game, the St. Mary’s Gaels narrowly fell to Boise State, 68-67. The Gaels allowed Boise State to grab 28 rebounds (5 offensive) and shot just 31.6% from three-point range (6 of 19). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 12 of 14 attempts (85.7%). Boise State shot 25 of 52 from the field for 48.1%, while the Gaels struggled offensively, finishing with 21 of 57 attempts from the floor (36.8%), including a disappointing 26.3% from the arc (5 of 19). They were granted 24 free-throw attempts due to Boise State’s 18 fouls. On the defensive glass, St. Mary’s collected 21 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 30.
Paulius Murauskas was a key contributor for the Gaels, scoring 21 points on 6 of 11 shooting and collecting 11 rebounds over 38 minutes of play, though he did not tally any assists in this matchup.
St. Mary’s has also amassed a 9-2 record this season. The Gaels average 16.3 fouls per game and exhibit strong free-throw shooting at 79.9%. They provide 14.2 assists per game (ranking 211th in NCAA) and average 11.9 turnovers. This season, they have tallied 877 points (79.7 per game), and their rebounding average stands at 40.5. Their field goal percentage is 47.0%, placing them 113th among college teams.
On defense, the Gaels restrict opponents to 28.7% on three-point attempts (68 of 237) while allowing 75.6% from free throws. They permit 11.6 assists and 29.7 boards per game, ranking 71st and 15th respectively in the NCAA. St. Mary’s is 17th in points allowed per game, averaging 63.9, forcing opponents into 11.5 turnovers and permitting them to shoot 38.7% from the field (25th in the nation).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on St. Mary’s
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