- Matchup: Yale Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Scheduled Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Yale Bulldogs (11-1) are slated to visit Coleman Coliseum on Monday to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide (9-3).
In their latest outing, the Yale Bulldogs faced Albany and secured a victory with a score of 93-82. The Bulldogs recorded a shooting percentage of 48.4% (30 of 62) and successfully converted 7 out of 19 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 26 for 34, achieving a 76.5% success rate. On the boards, they collected a total of 45 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end. They also registered 20 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and secured 3 steals. Defensively, Yale allowed their opponents to shoot 51.6% from the floor, with Albany hitting 32 of 62 attempts. Albany contributed with 17 assists and 7 steals while pulling down 26 rebounds (3 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not manage to record any blocks. Albany’s shooting from the charity stripe was less than ideal, finishing at 36.8% by making 7 of their 19 attempts and converted 11 out of 23 from deep. The Bulldogs committed 18 personal fouls while Albany tallied 27 fouls.
Casey Simmons was a key player for Yale in this game, finishing with an impressive shooting percentage of 58.3% from the field while also contributing 1 assist. He logged 26 minutes, grabbed 2 rebounds, and scored 16 points on 7 of 12 shooting.
This matchup finds Yale holding an impressive record of 11-1 for the current season. Averaging 87.3 points per game (42nd in Division 1), they boast a shooting accuracy of 52.1%. The Bulldogs have made 43.4% of their long-range attempts (106 of 244) and maintain a solid 79.6% free-throw shooting percentage. Collectively, Yale averages 35.0 rebounds per game and has facilitated 214 assists this season, placing them at 69th nationally in assist statistics. They turn the ball over an average of 9.3 times per game while averaging 15.8 fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Bulldogs force an average of 11.9 turnovers per game while allowing 19.4 personal fouls. They rank 97th nationally in assists allowed, surrendering 150 assists this season. Yale’s opponents are shooting 44.0% against them (307 of 698) and they yield 29.2 rebounds per game collectively. They allow 35.0% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 130th in points allowed per game (71.1).
In their last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide secured a victory against Kennesaw State with a final score of 92-81. Regarding rebounding, Alabama permitted Kennesaw State to grab a total of 44 rebounds (15 offensive). The Tide finished the match shooting 30.4% from three-point range, making 7 of 23 attempts, and converted 14 out of 18 from the free-throw line (77.8%). Kennesaw State managed to shoot 30 of their 69 attempts from the floor, achieving a rate of 43.5%. At the conclusion, Alabama shot 32 of 73 from the field, equating to a shooting percentage of 43.8%. From three-point distance, the Crimson Tide made 10 of 31 shots (32.3%). They converted 18 of 23 free-throw attempts at a rate of 78.3%. Kennesaw State committed 19 fouls, which led Alabama to the line for a total of 23 attempts. The Tide turned the ball over 7 times and recorded 8 steals throughout the match. They accumulated a total of 35 rebounds, composed of 25 defensive and 10 offensive boards.
Aiden Sherrell was pivotal for the Crimson Tide during the game, achieving a shooting percentage of 80.0% by making 8 of his 10 shots, along with 7 rebounds. He finished the contest with 21 points in just 24 minutes played and contributed 1 assist.
Currently, Alabama holds a record of 9-3 for the season. Offensively, the Crimson Tide are shooting 47.1% from the field, placing them 116th in college basketball. They have scored a total of 1,127 points this season, averaging 93.9 points per game, and are also securing an average of 41.8 rebounds. Alabama assists teammates 17.3 times per game (57th in the nation) but turns the ball over 10.5 times each contest. They are averaging 18.8 personal fouls per game and hit 76.1% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Alabama ranks 332nd nationally for points allowed, conceding an average of 81.9 points per game. They force 11.1 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 42.0% from the floor (115th in Division 1). Their defense allows 31.5% shooting on three-pointers (94 of 298) and opponents convert 68.0% of their free-throw attempts. Additionally, they give up 14.1 assists and 41.2 rebounds per game, ranking 235th and 357th, respectively, in Division 1.
Who will prevail in today’s NCAA match against the spread?
Pick: Take Yale
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