Final
November 5, 2026 β’ Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, San Marcos
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ November 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Howard Payne Yellow Jackets meets Texas State Bobcats (2-0) at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, San Marcos.
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
Visiting Side
Texas State Bobcats
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | H1 | H2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HOW
|
30 | 36 | 66 |
|
TEX
|
64 | 71 | 135 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
VS
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Texas State Bobcats
Projected Score
HOW 78
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TEX 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Texas State Bobcats maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Texas State Bobcats shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
STAT
Texas State Bobcats
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Texas State Bobcats plays on familiar turf at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, San Marcos.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Could Win
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets generates 68.5 points per game while shooting 45.9%.
Why Texas State Bobcats Could Win
Texas State Bobcats produces 76.6 points per game on 48.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Texas State Bobcats's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, San Marcos
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
1,291
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Paul Djobet
21
Team Assists
Paul Djobet
5
Team Points
Jace Reed
10
Team Assists
Branden Campbell
3
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets (52.2%)
Texas State Bobcats (47.8%)
Total Submissions: 55 circles
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