Army Black Knights Defeat Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 81-73
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Bogota Savings Bank Center
Army Black Knights 81, Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 73, 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 Fairleigh Dickinson Knights?
Army Black Knights beat Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 81-73 at Bogota Savings Bank Center on November 26, 2025.
Who was favored in Army Black Knights vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights?
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Army Black Knights emerged victorious against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights with a final score of 81-73 at the Bogota Savings Bank Center. This game was significant as both teams struggled in their recent outings, making the outcome particularly impactful for their respective seasons.
The Knights entered the game with a home record of 1-6, while the Black Knights held a slightly better away record of 2-6. Fairleigh Dickinson's recent form showed a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, with an average of 71.7 points scored and 77.0 points allowed. However, they were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the East Texas A&M Lions just two days prior with a score of 65-70. In contrast, Army's recent performance was even more concerning, as they had only managed one win in their last ten games, resulting in a record of 1-9. They averaged 65.2 points scored and allowed 82.1 points per game, and were on a six-game losing streak, including a loss to the East Texas A&M Lions (67-84) just before facing Fairleigh Dickinson.
When examining their home and away performances, Fairleigh Dickinson had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Army struggled with a 0-5 record in their last five away games. The previous meeting between these two teams took place on November 21, 2024, where Fairleigh Dickinson lost to Army 70-84, adding to their ongoing challenges against this opponent.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both sides were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Fairleigh Dickinson favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The moneyline odds indicated Fairleigh Dickinson at -218.0 and Army at 180.0, reflecting the expectations of the teams' performances leading into the game.
As for the conditions during the game, no specific details about the weather or arena conditions were provided in the block, but the indoor setting of the Bogota Savings Bank Center typically offers a controlled environment for basketball.
Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a competitive display, particularly in the second half. Key moments included several free throws made by Ryan Curry, who contributed significantly to Army's scoring late in the game. His free throws helped extend Army's lead as they maintained composure in the closing minutes. Eric Parnell also made a notable three-point jumper to keep Fairleigh Dickinson within reach, but ultimately, Army's late-game execution secured their victory.
The loss for Fairleigh Dickinson marks another setback in their season, while Army's win provides a much-needed boost as they look to build on this momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FDU -4.5 | 152.5 o -105 / u -115 | Army Black Knights +180 · Fairleigh Dickinson Knights -218 |
Leaders
- PointsRaysean Johnson16Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
- AssistsCyril Martynov2Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
- ReboundsTaeshaud Jackson14Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
- PointsJaxson Bell16Army Black Knights
- AssistsRyan Curry4Army Black Knights
- ReboundsJoshua Eli11Army Black Knights
Recent form
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Last 10: 3-7Streak L171.7 scored · 77 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L65-70vs East Texas A&M LionsNov 24
- W100-58vs Saint Elizabeth EaglesNov 19
- L81-93at NJIT HighlandersNov 15
- L58-93at Texas LonghornsNov 13
- L83-93at Saint Peter's PeacocksNov 8
- L50-88at Iowa State CyclonesNov 4
- L72-76at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsMar 8
- W71-56vs Stonehill SkyhawksMar 6
- L55-74vs Long Island University SharksMar 1
- W82-69vs Stonehill SkyhawksFeb 28
Army Black Knights
Last 10: 1-9Streak L665.2 scored · 82.1 allowed per game0-5 away
- L67-84vs East Texas A&M LionsNov 25
- L65-76at Marist Red FoxesNov 22
- L73-86at Cornell Big RedNov 19
- L52-75vs Harvard CrimsonNov 15
- L59-114vs Duke Blue DevilsNov 12
- L76-83at St. Thomas TommiesNov 9
- W73-49vs SUNY Maritime PrivateersNov 4
- L55-84at Colgate RaidersMar 7
- L67-89vs Lehigh Mountain HawksMar 1
- L65-81at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 26
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 |
| Long Island University | 24-11 | - | 15-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 18-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 17-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Le Moyne | 15-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| New Haven | 14-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Wagner | 14-17 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Stonehill | 12-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 11-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Saint Francis | 7-24 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Chicago State | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Army Black Knights | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-53 | 24-63 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 11-28 | 8-32 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 25 |
| Free throws | 24-33 | 17-25 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 26 |
| Assists | 14 | 7 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 26 |
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-49Jacen Holloway made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-51Joey Niesman made Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-51Jaxson Bell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Furman.
- 2nd Half48-54Eric Parnell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Arthur Cox.
- 2nd Half51-54Dayon Polk made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Furman.
- 2nd Half53-54Jacen Holloway made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-54Jaxson Bell made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-54Jacen Holloway made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-55Raysean Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-55Jacen Holloway made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-55Jacen Holloway made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-55Jaxson Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-55Jaxson Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-58Raysean Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cyril Martynov.
- 2nd Half61-60Cyril Martynov made Layup. Assisted by Eric Parnell.
- 2nd Half62-60Jaxson Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-60Jaxson Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-61Arthur Cox made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-62Arthur Cox made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-62Joshua Eli made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half68-62Joshua Eli made Layup.
- 2nd Half69-62Jaxson Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-63Cyril Martynov made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-64Cyril Martynov made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-64Jaxson Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-64Jaxson Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-65Taeshaud Jackson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-65Kevin McCarthy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-65Kevin McCarthy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-68Noah Melson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half74-68Kevin McCarthy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-70Arthur Cox made Layup.
- 2nd Half75-70Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-70Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-70Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-70Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-70Joshua Eli made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-73Eric Parnell made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half80-73Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-73Ryan Curry made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, below favours Army Black Knights.
Venue
- Bogota Savings Bank CenterHackensack, NJ
- Attendance409
- OfficialsRobert Riley, Michael Luckie, Robert Riley Jr.
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