Final
November 2, 2026 β’ Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ November 2, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: UTEP Miners (0-1) meets Northern Kentucky Norse (1-0) at Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls.
UTEP Miners
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Northern Kentucky Norse
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | H1 | H2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
UTE
|
38 | 38 | 76 |
|
NOR
|
42 | 42 | 84 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
UTEP Miners
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Northern Kentucky Norse
Projected Score
UTE 72
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NOR 81
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 4 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
UTEP Miners
STAT
Northern Kentucky Norse
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Northern Kentucky Norse plays on familiar turf at Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why UTEP Miners Could Win
UTEP Miners generates 71.5 points per game while shooting -.
Why Northern Kentucky Norse Could Win
Northern Kentucky Norse produces 77.2 points per game on 46.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Northern Kentucky Norse's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
629
Closing Odds
Line: UTEP -4.5 | O/U: 150.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Willie Foster
24
Team Assists
Eric Acker
5
Team Points
Youssouf Traore
18
Team Assists
Augusto Cassia
5
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
UTEP Miners (45.0%)
Northern Kentucky Norse (55.0%)
Total Submissions: 87 circles
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