North Dakota State at UC Davis (Nov 5, 2025) Men’s College Basketball

North Dakota State @ UC Davis (November 5, 2025)

• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET

• Location: Davis, CA (University Credit Union Center)

• Point Spread: UC Davis -3.5

• Over/Under: O/U 143.5

The Setup

North Dakota State nearly stunned Oregon State on the road, falling by two in a game with 12 lead changes. UC Davis opened with a 27-point rout of Menlo, forcing 24 turnovers and draining threes at a 48% clip. The Bison bring battle-tested grit; the Aggies counter with home-court chaos and depth.

North Dakota State Bison

• Record: 0-1 (last season 15-17)

• Coach: David Richman (11th season)

• Preseason Conference Poll: 4th in Summit League

• Preseason All-Conference Selections: Noah Feddersen (First Team), Markhi Strickland (Second Team)

Last game: NDSU pushed Oregon State to the wire in a 67-65 heartbreaker at Gill Coliseum. Down six late, they stormed back with a 10-3 run to take a one-point lead before a buzzer-beating layup sealed the loss. Markhi Strickland dropped 17 while the Bison won the glass and committed just seven turnovers.

Looking ahead: Slowing UC Davis’ transition attack and protecting the ball against aggressive traps will decide the game. Feddersen and Strickland must dominate the paint, while guards like Andy Stefonowicz need to limit open threes to steal a road win early.

UC-Davis Aggies

• Record: 1-0 (last season 20-13)

• Coach: Jim Les (14th season)

• Preseason Conference Poll: 6th in Big West

• Preseason All-Conference Selections: NA

Last game: UC Davis steamrolled Menlo 96-69, forcing 24 turnovers and cashing 13 triples at nearly 50% efficiency. Nils Cooper erupted for 18, Isaiah Chappell hit four threes for 16, and the bench outscored the Oaks 39-15 in the second half. The Aggies owned the offensive glass with 17 boards for 21 second-chance points.

Looking ahead: Forcing NDSU into mistakes and pushing tempo remains the blueprint. Perimeter defense on Strickland and Feddersen, plus another hot night from deep, could turn a close game into another blowout at home.