DePaul Edges Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Close Contest
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Wintrust Arena
DePaul Blue Demons 76, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs DePaul Blue Demons?
DePaul Blue Demons beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 76-72 at Wintrust Arena on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs DePaul Blue Demons?
DePaul Blue Demons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the DePaul Blue Demons secured a narrow victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, finishing the game with a score of 76-72 at Wintrust Arena. This game was particularly noteworthy given the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with DePaul holding a 6-3 record compared to Arkansas-Pine Bluff's struggling 1-9. Despite the disparity in records, Arkansas-Pine Bluff managed to put up a strong fight, marking their first win in ten games just days prior to this matchup.
DePaul's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows. Over their last ten games, they have achieved a record of 6-4, with an average of 77.4 points scored per game while allowing 71.9 points. However, they were on a one-game losing streak coming into this match, having lost to LSU Tigers 63-96 on November 30. In their last five games, DePaul's scoring average increased to 81.0 points, while they allowed an average of 75.0 points.
On the other hand, Arkansas-Pine Bluff's struggles have been evident throughout the season, with their last ten games yielding a mere 1-9 record. They have averaged 68.0 points scored per game but have allowed a staggering 91.2 points, indicating significant defensive issues. Their most recent outing saw them snap a long losing streak with a 63-62 victory against UIC Flames on December 3, which provided a glimmer of hope heading into the game against DePaul.
In terms of home and away performance, DePaul has been solid at home, boasting a 5-2 record, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff has struggled significantly on the road, managing just one win in nine attempts away from home.
Historically, this matchup has not been frequent, and thus the teams have limited previous meetings to draw insights from. However, the current season's context adds weight to this fixture, as DePaul aimed to maintain their winning momentum against a team that has been struggling mightily.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this matchup based on the provided information, which may have contributed to both teams fielding their best lineups.
The betting market reflected DePaul's status as heavy favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -23.5 on the spread and a money line of -8000. In contrast, Arkansas-Pine Bluff was listed at +2200 on the money line, indicating a significant underdog status. The total for the game was set at 156.5, with odds of -108.0 for the over and -112.0 for the under.
Conditions during the game were standard for a basketball matchup, with no specific weather factors influencing play, as the game took place indoors at the Wintrust Arena.
As the game unfolded, several key scoring plays defined the second half. Milhan Charles contributed a crucial dunk, assisted by Quion Williams, which brought Arkansas-Pine Bluff within striking distance at 67-70. Layden Blocker and RJ Smith also made important free throws that helped DePaul maintain their lead. In the closing moments, Alex Mirhosseini's three-point jumper kept the pressure on Arkansas-Pine Bluff, who fought valiantly but ultimately fell short.
Overall, this fixture showcased the resilience of Arkansas-Pine Bluff despite their overall struggles this season, while DePaul managed to hold on for a much-needed victory as they look to build on their performance moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DEP -23.5 | 156.5 o -108 / u -112 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions +2200 · DePaul Blue Demons -8000 |
Leaders
- PointsNJ Benson26DePaul Blue Demons
- AssistsLayden Blocker5DePaul Blue Demons
- ReboundsNJ Benson9DePaul Blue Demons
- PointsQuion Williams27Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- AssistsQuion Williams8Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- ReboundsMilhan Charles9Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Recent form
DePaul Blue Demons
Last 10: 6-4Streak L177.4 scored · 71.9 allowed per game5-2 at home
- L63-96at LSU TigersNov 30
- W75-61vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 29
- W95-75vs Detroit Mercy TitansNov 23
- W93-62vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 19
- L79-81vs Northwestern WildcatsNov 15
- L53-66vs Buffalo BullsNov 12
- W72-64vs Stonehill SkyhawksNov 8
- W92-62vs Chicago State CougarsNov 4
- L81-85at Creighton BluejaysMar 13
- W71-67at Georgetown HoyasMar 12
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Last 10: 1-9Streak W168 scored · 91.2 allowed per game1-8 away
- W63-62at UIC FlamesDec 3
- L84-111at Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 23
- L70-98at Marshall Thundering HerdNov 20
- L60-106at SMU MustangsNov 19
- L75-104at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 15
- L69-95at Oklahoma SoonersNov 12
- L72-94at Loyola Marymount LionsNov 9
- L74-83at Portland PilotsNov 7
- L50-94at Washington HuskiesNov 4
- L63-65vs Alcorn State BravesMar 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| St. John's | 30-7 | - | 18-2 |
| UConn | 34-6 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Villanova | 24-9 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Seton Hall | 21-12 | 8 | 10-10 |
| Creighton | 16-18 | 9 | 9-11 |
| DePaul | 16-16 | 10 | 8-12 |
| Butler | 16-16 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Providence | 15-18 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Marquette | 12-20 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 16-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
| Xavier | 15-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | DePaul Blue Demons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-60 | 22-55 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 8-21 | 3-18 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 17 |
| Free throws | 6-7 | 29-41 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 24 |
| Assists | 19 | 13 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 36 |
| Fouls | 28 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 51 | 44 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-44NJ Benson made Layup. Assisted by CJ Gunn.
- 2nd Half43-45NJ Benson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-45Quion Williams made Jumper. Assisted by Trevon Payton.
- 2nd Half46-45Quion Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-46Layden Blocker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-47Layden Blocker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-47Quion Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-50Kruz McClure made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Layden Blocker.
- 2nd Half48-51Kruz McClure made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-52Kruz McClure made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-53Kruz McClure made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-53Jaquan Scott made Layup. Assisted by Alex Mirhosseini.
- 2nd Half50-56Kruz McClure made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by NJ Benson.
- 2nd Half50-58NJ Benson made Dunk. Assisted by RJ Smith.
- 2nd Half53-58Milhan Charles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quion Williams.
- 2nd Half53-60Kruz McClure made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half55-60Milhan Charles made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-60Milhan Charles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-62CJ Gunn made Layup. Assisted by RJ Smith.
- 2nd Half56-64Kruz McClure made Layup. Assisted by CJ Gunn.
- 2nd Half56-65Layden Blocker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-65Quion Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-65Milhan Charles made Dunk. Assisted by Quion Williams.
- 2nd Half60-66RJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-67RJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-67Quion Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-67Quion Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-68CJ Gunn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-68Quion Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-68Quion Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-69Kruz McClure made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-70Kruz McClure made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-70Milhan Charles made Dunk. Assisted by Quion Williams.
- 2nd Half67-71Layden Blocker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-73CJ Gunn made Layup.
- 2nd Half69-73Quion Williams made Dunk.
- 2nd Half69-74Layden Blocker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-75RJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-76RJ Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-76Alex Mirhosseini made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trevon Payton.
Win probability
Above the line favours DePaul Blue Demons, below favours Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
Venue
- Wintrust ArenaChicago, IL
- Attendance4480
- OfficialsMike Roberts, Adam Vandenburgh, Peter Larson
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