Colgate Raiders Defeat Army Black Knights 69-55
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Cotterell Court
Colgate Raiders 69, Army Black Knights 55, 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 Army Black Knights vs Colgate Raiders?
Colgate Raiders beat Army Black Knights 69-55 at Cotterell Court on February 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Army Black Knights vs Colgate Raiders?
Colgate Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -675 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Colgate Raiders secured a comfortable 69-55 victory over the Army Black Knights at Cotterell Court. This win underscores Colgate's dominance in their recent encounters, having now won three out of four meetings against Army. The Raiders improved their record to 15-10, while the Black Knights fell to 10-15.
Colgate entered the game with a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks just days prior. In that game, they narrowly lost 76-77, showcasing their competitive spirit but also highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. On average, Colgate scored 78.4 points while allowing 74.2 in their last ten outings, indicating a high-scoring style that has characterized their season. At home, they maintained a record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 79.2 points scored and allowing 75.2.
Army, on the other hand, had a mixed record of 4-6 in their last ten games but entered this contest on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Holy Cross and Lehigh. Their average scoring in that span was 74.2 points, but they also struggled defensively, allowing an average of 79.8 points per game. The Black Knights' away record stood at 2-3 in their last five games.
The historical context of this matchup favored Colgate, who had won the last two encounters, including a 76-69 victory earlier in the season on January 3, 2026. This recent head-to-head success likely contributed to the Raiders' confidence going into the game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this critical league game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Colgate favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The moneyline reflected Colgate's strong position at -675, while Army was listed at +490, indicating a clear expectation of a Colgate victory.
Conditions at Cotterell Court were typical for a basketball game, with no adverse weather issues reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their performance.
As the game unfolded, Colgate demonstrated their scoring prowess, with key contributions from players like Josh Ahayere and Brendon O'Keefe, who made significant plays in the second half to extend their lead. The Raiders maintained control throughout, and despite Army's efforts to close the gap, they were unable to mount a serious challenge in the final minutes.
Overall, this matchup reaffirmed Colgate's status as a competitive force in the league, while Army will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings as they look ahead to their next games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | COLG -10.5 | 150.5 o -108 / u -112 | Army Black Knights +490 · Colgate Raiders -675 |
Leaders
- PointsBen Tweedy16Colgate Raiders
- AssistsJalen Cox5Colgate Raiders
- ReboundsAndrew Alekseyenko10Colgate Raiders
- PointsJaxson Bell18Army Black Knights
- AssistsJaxson Bell3Army Black Knights
- ReboundsJacen Holloway6Army Black Knights
Recent form
Colgate Raiders
Last 10: 7-3Streak L178.4 scored · 74.2 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L76-77at Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 31
- W79-74vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 29
- W80-79vs Boston University TerriersJan 24
- L66-70at American University EaglesJan 22
- W95-76vs Bucknell BisonJan 17
- W86-80at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 15
- L77-78vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 10
- W64-62vs American University EaglesJan 8
- W76-69at Army Black KnightsJan 3
- W85-77at Lafayette LeopardsDec 31
Army Black Knights
Last 10: 4-6Streak W274.2 scored · 79.8 allowed per game2-3 away
- W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 31
- W67-64vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 28
- L56-84at Navy MidshipmenJan 24
- W87-84at Bucknell BisonJan 22
- L67-78vs American University EaglesJan 18
- L75-82at Holy Cross CrusadersJan 14
- L91-100at Boston University TerriersJan 10
- L76-84vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 7
- L69-76vs Colgate RaidersJan 3
- W85-78at Lehigh Mountain HawksDec 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Army Black Knights | Colgate Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-52 | 25-54 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 9-29 | 5-17 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 29 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 14-19 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 27 |
| Assists | 11 | 12 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 34 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 31 | 57 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half28-31Andrew Alekseyenko makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
- 1st Half28-33Andrew Alekseyenko makes driving layup (Jalen Cox assists)
- 1st Half28-34Ethan Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half28-35Ethan Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half28-38Ben Tweedy makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
- 2nd Half28-40Ben Tweedy makes 15-foot jumper (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
- 2nd Half28-42Sam Wright makes layup (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
- 2nd Half28-44Ben Tweedy makes driving layup
- 2nd Half28-46Jalen Cox makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half29-46Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-46Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-49Josh Ahayere makes 23-foot three point jumper (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
- 2nd Half32-49Jacen Holloway makes driving layup (Jaxson Bell assists)
- 2nd Half33-49Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-49Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-50Sam Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-51Sam Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-51Jaxson Bell makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half36-52Ethan Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-53Ethan Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-53Joshua Eli makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Bell assists)
- 2nd Half39-55Ben Tweedy makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-55Jacen Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-57Sam Wright makes layup
- 2nd Half41-57Dillon Watt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-59Jalen Cox makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-59Jaxson Bell makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half44-60Ben Tweedy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-61Ben Tweedy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-64Kyle Carlesimo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Ahayere assists)
- 2nd Half45-64Dylan Benner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-64Dylan Benner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-64Dillon Watt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64Dillon Watt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-66Sam Wright makes layup
- 2nd Half48-68Josh Ahayere makes layup
- 2nd Half49-68Dillon Watt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-69Josh Ahayere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Brendon O'Keefe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jahaan Green assists)
- 2nd Half55-69Dylan Benner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brendon O'Keefe assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Colgate Raiders, below favours Army Black Knights.
Venue
- Cotterell CourtHamilton, NY
- OfficialsJanetta Graham, Adam Vandenburgh, Tim Smith
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