| MATCHUP | Lafayette Leopards | Pennsylvania Quakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-7 | 5-4 |
| Where | The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Monday, December 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Penn Quakers Betting Preview
The Penn Quakers enter Monday’s contest with a 5–4 win‑loss record, including a 3–1 mark at home. The Quakers have compiled wins over Rowan, Saint Joseph’s, Drexel, Merrimack, and La Salle, while dropping games to American, Providence, Hofstra, and Villanova. In the Penn Quakers 73–71 win over the La Salle Explorers last month, Penn forward TJ Power tallied 29 points on 10 of 17 shooting from the field and 5 of 8 from three-point range.The Penn Quakers average 74.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting from the field and 41.6 percent shooting from three‑point range (6th in nation) per game. The Quakers are allowing opponents 79.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting from the field per game.
Senior forward Ethan Roberts leads the Penn Quakers averaging 18.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, providing the Quakers with steady scoring. Junior forward TJ Power provides the Quakers with a strong interior presence, averaging 15.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1 steal and 0.6 blocks per contest. Senior guard Michael Zanoni is averaging 10.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while freshman center Dalton Scantlebury contributes 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game.
Lafayette Leopards Betting Preview
The Lafayette Leopards enter Monday’s contest with a 3–7 record, including a 0–4 mark on the road. The Leopards have compiled wins over Dickinson, Ball State, and Mercyhurst, while dropping games to Saint Joseph’s, Texas, Cornell, West Virginia, Stonehill, Le Moyne, and Monmouth. In the Lafayette Leopards 79–71 win over the Mercyhurst Lakers two days ago, guard Caleb Williams accumulated 24 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block.The Lafayette Leopards average 68.2 points on 40.8 percent shooting from the field and 36.6 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Leopards are allowing opponents 78.4 points per game.
Freshman guard Caleb Williams leads the Lafayette Leopards averaging 17 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, providing Lafayette with consistent backcourt scoring. Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips averages 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest. Freshman forward Shareef Jackson is averaging 9.6 points and 6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Freshman forward Christian Humphrey‑Rembert adds 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks per game.
Why the Penn Quakers Will Win
• Home court advantage. The Penn Quakers traditionally play well at home. The Quakers are 3-1 at home this season.• Balanced scoring. Roberts, Power, and Zanoni provide multiple offensive options.
• Interior Presence. Freshman center Dalton Scantlebury anchors the paint averaging 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.
Why the Lafayette Leopards Will Win
• Quality guard play. Freshman Caleb Williams and Andrew Phillips provide steady scoring and playmaking in the backcourt.• Recent momentum. The Lafayette Leopards won the team’s last game played, defeating the Mercyhurst Lakers 79-71 two days ago.
• Interior presence. Jackson and Humphrey‑Rembert provide rebounding depth and rim protection.
Penn Quakers vs. Lafayette Leopards Prediction
This matchup features the Penn Quakers balanced offense against the Lafayette Leopards guard focused attack. I expect the Quakers to lean on Roberts scoring and Power’s rebounding to control tempo, while Lafayette will look to Williams and Phillips to generate offense.In my view, the Penn Quakers overall team depth and home court advantage should prove to be the difference in this matchup. The Quakers have multiple scoring options and a strong rebounding core. It should be noted that the Lafayette Leopards have struggled against higher level competition in 2025. With that said, I fully expect the Penn Quakers to secure a comfortable win on Monday night’s game.