Cornell Defeats Army 86-73 at Newman Arena
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Newman Arena
Cornell Big Red 86, Army Black Knights 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Army Black Knights vs Cornell Big Red?
Cornell Big Red beat Army Black Knights 86-73 at Newman Arena on November 18, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Cornell Big Red secured an 86-73 victory over the Army Black Knights at Newman Arena. This win marks Cornell's third consecutive triumph over Army in their last three meetings, extending their head-to-head record to 2-0 for the current season. The Big Red showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 82.0 points per game over their last ten outings, while Army has struggled, averaging only 67.0 points during the same span.
Cornell entered the game with a home record of 3-2, reflecting a solid performance on their own court, while Army's away record stood at 1-4, indicating their difficulties when traveling. In terms of recent form, Cornell had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss in their previous outing against the Yale Bulldogs, where they fell 76-88. In contrast, Army has been on a downward trajectory, losing four straight games and holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten, most recently losing to the Bucknell Bison 55-65.
The game unfolded with Cornell taking control early on, utilizing their home-court advantage effectively. Key scoring plays included a series of free throws and a notable three-point jumper by Jorn Everson, which helped maintain their lead. As the game progressed, Army attempted to mount a comeback, but Cornell's consistent scoring and defensive efforts kept them at bay.
Injury concerns were minimal for both teams, allowing them to field their strongest lineups. The matchup was anticipated to be competitive, with Cornell's offensive capabilities being a focal point for spectators. The market reflected this expectation, with odds favoring Cornell to win, as attributed to the provider.
The conditions for play were favorable, contributing to an engaging atmosphere at Newman Arena. Fans witnessed a blend of aggressive offense and strategic defense, making for an entertaining game. As the final buzzer sounded, Cornell celebrated their victory, further solidifying their position in the league.
Leaders
- PointsCooper Noard16Cornell Big Red
- AssistsAdam Hinton4Cornell Big Red
- ReboundsKaspar Sepp10Cornell Big Red
- PointsJorn Everson24Army Black Knights
- AssistsRyan Curry6Army Black Knights
- ReboundsTate Laczkowski7Army Black Knights
Recent form
Cornell Big Red
Last 10: 6-4Streak L182 scored · 76.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L76-88at Yale BulldogsMar 14
- W111-90at Dartmouth Big GreenMar 7
- W86-80vs Brown BearsFeb 28
- W72-69vs Yale BulldogsFeb 27
- L54-73vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 21
- L76-82at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 14
- W89-65at Princeton TigersFeb 14
- W88-67at Columbia LionsFeb 7
- L81-91vs Pennsylvania QuakersJan 31
- W87-64vs Princeton TigersJan 30
Army Black Knights
Last 10: 2-8Streak L467 scored · 74.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- L55-65at Bucknell BisonMar 4
- L77-83at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 28
- L73-75vs Bucknell BisonFeb 25
- L63-81vs Navy MidshipmenFeb 21
- W87-77at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 19
- L63-75at American University EaglesFeb 14
- L68-85vs Boston University TerriersFeb 11
- L60-63vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 7
- L55-69at Colgate RaidersFeb 5
- W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 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 |
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
Box score
| Stat | Army Black Knights | Cornell Big Red |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-65 | 29-58 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 6-29 | 12-25 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 48 |
| Free throws | 19-24 | 16-28 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 33 |
| Assists | 10 | 20 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 32 |
| Fouls | 22 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 17 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-46DJ Nix made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-48Adam Hinton made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-48Joshua Eli made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-48Joshua Eli made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-50Anthony Nimani made Layup. Assisted by Gioacchino Panzini.
- 2nd Half45-50Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-51Gioacchino Panzini made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-51Jacen Holloway made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half47-54Mateen Rafiq made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Nix.
- 2nd Half49-54Jacen Holloway made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-57Corbin Zentner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Nimani.
- 2nd Half52-57Jacen Holloway made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half52-59Mateen Rafiq made Layup. Assisted by Anthony Nimani.
- 2nd Half53-59Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-59Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-61Cooper Noard made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-63DJ Nix made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-63Jorn Everson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half57-65Cooper Noard made Layup. Assisted by Ian Imegwu.
- 2nd Half57-66Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-66Jacen Holloway made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-69Mateen Rafiq made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Nix.
- 2nd Half60-69Tate Laczkowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-71Adam Hinton made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-71Jacen Holloway made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-74Kaspar Sepp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Nix.
- 2nd Half62-77Mateen Rafiq made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Adam Hinton.
- 2nd Half62-78Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-79Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-79Jackson Furman made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-79Jorn Everson made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-81DJ Nix made Layup. Assisted by Mateen Rafiq.
- 2nd Half67-81Jacen Holloway made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-81Jacen Holloway made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-81Ryan Curry made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-82Mateen Rafiq made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-82Jorn Everson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half73-84Ian Imegwu made Dunk. Assisted by Corbin Zentner.
- 2nd Half73-85Anthony Nimani made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-86Anthony Nimani made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Cornell Big Red, below favours Army Black Knights.
Venue
- Newman ArenaIthaca, NY
- OfficialsJason Bradwell, Ryan Corbett, Michael Kitts
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