- Matchup: Utah Utes vs Grand Canyon Lopes
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- Venue: Acrisure Arena, Palm Springs, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Utah Utes (5-1) are set to visit Acrisure Arena this Tuesday, aiming for victory against the Grand Canyon Lopes (3-2).
In their most recent game, the Utah Utes suffered a defeat against Cal Poly, with the final score resting at 92-85. The Utes faced 26 fouls, while Cal Poly accrued 21. Utah made 14 of their 25 three-point attempts, while Cal Poly achieved 58.1% from the free-throw line, converting 18 of 31 attempts. On the boards, Cal Poly secured 37 rebounds (8 offensive and 29 defensive) without any blocks. They provided 13 assists and registered 8 steals. Defensively, Utah allowed their opponents to shoot 50% from the field, giving up 30 buckets out of 60 attempts. The Utes notched 18 assists while forcing 18 turnovers and earning 7 steals. They pulled in 27 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and exhibited a strong free-throw performance, sinking 18 of 22 attempts for a percentage of 81.8%. Overall, Utah finished the game with a field goal percentage of 46.0% (29 out of 63) and made 9 from downtown out of 27 attempts.
Key player Terrence Brown delivered a standout performance with 29 points on 11 of 18 shooting in 35 minutes, contributing 1 rebound and 3 assists while shooting 61.1% from the field.
This season, Utah holds a 5-1 record. They currently average 86.3 points per game (ranking 83rd in college basketball) with a shooting success rate of 47.1% from the field. The Utes have connected on 34.8% of their three-point attempts (57 of 164) and boast a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.5%. As a unit, they average 40.0 rebounds per game and have tallied 94 assists throughout the season, positioning them 122nd nationally for assists. The Utes also average 12 turnovers and commit 18.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Utes generate an average of 12.2 turnovers per game, while their opponents secure 19.7 fouls against them. They currently rank 119th nationally by allowing 67 assists this season. The Utes’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.9% (179 of 390), allowing an average of 37.0 rebounds per game. They give up 36.9% on three-point attempts and are positioned 288th in college for points allowed per game (80.2).
The Grand Canyon Lopes recently secured a victory against Northwestern State, finishing 85-72. The Lopes allowed only 17 rebounds from Northwestern State (3 offensive). They successfully converted 6 of 20 three-point shots while achieving 66.7% from the free-throw line with 16 successful attempts out of 24. Northwestern State shot 25 of 52 from the field, reaching a shooting percentage of 48.1%. The Lopes themselves shot 49.0%, making 24 of 49 attempts. Grand Canyon could only connect on 31.8% of their three-point attempts, sinking 7 of 22. They capitalized on a high 76.9% free-throw rate, receiving 39 total attempts due to 27 fouls committed by Northwestern State. They turned the ball over 12 times but managed 3 steals, gathering a total of 39 rebounds (28 defensive and 11 offensive).
Jaden Henley contributed solidly for the Lopes, sinking 5 of 11 for a shooting percentage of 45.5%, while gathering 3 rebounds and scoring 22 points in 25 minutes, in addition to 4 assists.
With a current record of 3-2, the Lopes average 18.8 personal fouls each game and excel at the free-throw line with a conversion rate of 79.5%. They assist teammates 15.4 times per game (ranking 157th in the nation) while averaging 13.4 turnovers per game. Grand Canyon has scored 408 points this season, averaging 81.6 points per game, and they secure 39.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Lopes shoot 45.7% from the field, placing them 186th nationally.
Defensively, the Lopes rank 203rd in college basketball for points given up, with an average of 74.0. They force an average of 14.2 turnovers per game and allow their opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field (ranking 209th in the country). Their defense concedes 35.8% on three-pointers and allows opposing teams to convert 78.4% of their free-throw tries. They average 13.8 assists and 27.2 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 211th and 5th nationwide.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Grand Canyon
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