| MATCHUP | Stetson Hatters | Lipscomb Bisons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-12 | 12-7 |
| Where | Allen Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, January 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Stetson Hatters Betting Preview
The Stetson Hatters are 7-12 (3-3) this year after they lost to Queens by a score of 87-81 in their last game. Stetson trailed 42-33 at halftime, but they did score 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Hatters shot 48% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 62% on free throws in the game. Jake Johnson led Stetson with 19 points and four rebounds, while Collin Kuhl added 16 points and five rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, Stetson defeated West Georgia by a score of 95-86, but did lose to Austin Peay by a score of 81-69 before that. The Hatters have scored 72.3 points per game with 33.1 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.4 points against per game this season. Jamie Phillips Jr is averaging 16.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Ethan Copeland is averaging 13.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Hatters. Stetson is shooting 44.4% from the field, 65.9% on free throws, and 33.5% on three pointers this year.
Lipscomb Bisons Betting Preview
The Lipscomb Bisons are 12-7 (5-1) this season after they defeated Austin Peay by a score of 82-78 in their last game. Lipscomb trailed 42-40 at halftime, but they held Austin Peay to just 36 points in the second half for the win. The Bisons shot 49% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Mateo Esmeraldo led Lipscomb with 16 points and six assists, while Grant Asman added 14 points and seven rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Lipscomb defeated Bellarmine by a score of 81-71 and Florida Gulf Coast by a score of 84-77. The Bisons have scored 81.6 points per game with 36.2 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.4 points against per game this season. Grant Asman is averaging 14.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Ethan Duncan is averaging 10.8 points and 2.1 rebounds per game for the Bisons. Lipscomb is shooting 45.8% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this season.
Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win
- Lipscomb has won each of its last 17 home games.
- Stetson has lost 13 of its last 14 road games.
- Stetson has lost the first half in each of its last 14 road games.
Why the Stetson Hatters will win
- Lipscomb has lost four of its last five night games following a home win.
- Stetson has won three of its last four road games against Lipscomb.
- Lipscomb has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games.

