NCAAB · Final

Belmont Bruins Defeat Charleston Cougars 96-73

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:30 PM ET · TD Arena

Belmont Bruins 96, Charleston Cougars 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Belmont Bruins vs Charleston Cougars?

Belmont Bruins beat Charleston Cougars 96-73 at TD Arena on November 30, 2025.

Who was favored in Belmont Bruins vs Charleston Cougars?

Belmont Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

The Belmont Bruins secured a decisive victory against the Charleston Cougars, finishing the game with a score of 96-73. This result highlights Belmont's strong performance as they maintained their undefeated away record, improving to 9-0 overall this season. The game took place at TD Arena on November 30, 2025, and was marked by Belmont's impressive offensive display, averaging 79.7 points per game in their recent form.

Belmont entered the matchup riding a seven-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Toledo Rockets 87-72 just days prior. Their last ten games have seen them achieve a record of 9-1, with an average of 79.7 points scored and only 62.8 points allowed. In contrast, the Cougars had a record of 4-5 and were looking to improve their standing after a mixed stretch of results. Charleston's recent form includes a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, with an average of 73.7 points scored and 71.8 points allowed.

At home, Charleston has a record of 4-3, while Belmont has been dominant on the road, boasting a perfect 7-0 record. This matchup was particularly significant as it showcased the differences in their home and away performances. Charleston’s last five games yielded a record of 3-2, with an average scoring of 72.0 points and allowing 66.0 points, indicating a competitive but inconsistent performance.

The Bruins and Cougars have faced each other previously, but the specifics of those meetings were not detailed in the provided information. However, Belmont's current form and momentum suggested they were well-prepared for this encounter.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player absences or health issues affecting either team, which could have influenced the game's outcome.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored Belmont with a spread of -2.5, indicating expectations of a close contest. The total points line was set at 152.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring capabilities of both teams.

Conditions during the game were not specified, but the atmosphere at TD Arena likely contributed to the competitive nature of the fixture. Fans witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted Belmont's offensive prowess, including multiple three-pointers and effective layups, particularly from players like Chris Davis Jr. and Chadlyn Traylor.

As the game progressed, Belmont extended their lead, showcasing their ability to score efficiently and maintain pressure on Charleston. The Cougars fought back with their own scoring efforts but ultimately could not match the Bruins' output. The final moments saw Chris Davis Jr. contributing significantly with free throws and field goals, capping off a strong performance.

Overall, this matchup underscored Belmont's dominance in the early part of the season, while Charleston will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they move forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BEL -2.5	152.5 o -115 / u -105	Belmont Bruins -162 · Charleston Cougars +136

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Leaders

PointsConnor Hickman20Charleston Cougars
AssistsJlynn Counter3Charleston Cougars
ReboundsChristian Reeves9Charleston Cougars
PointsSam Orme18Belmont Bruins
AssistsNic McClain11Belmont Bruins
ReboundsNic McClain9Belmont Bruins

Recent form

Charleston Cougars

Last 10: 5-5Streak W173.7 scored · 71.8 allowed per game4-3 at home

W78-59at Evansville Purple AcesNov 24
L63-74vs Yale BulldogsNov 23
W69-65vs Massachusetts MinutemenNov 21
L62-71vs Drake BulldogsNov 18
W88-61vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 15
L77-94vs Florida Atlantic OwlsNov 8
L75-90at Liberty FlamesNov 7
W79-58vs Tusculum PioneersNov 4
L67-68at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 11
W79-78vs Monmouth HawksMar 10

Belmont Bruins

Last 10: 9-1Streak W779.7 scored · 62.8 allowed per game2-1 away

W87-72at Toledo RocketsNov 26
W94-57vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 24
W96-49vs Fisk BulldogsNov 22
W75-68vs Lipscomb BisonsNov 20
W83-60at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 16
W87-79vs Tennessee State TigersNov 9
W79-63vs Air Force FalconsNov 4
L50-57at Drake BulldogsMar 8
W76-63vs Illinois State RedbirdsMar 7
W70-60vs Murray State RacersMar 2

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Belmont Bruins	Charleston Cougars
Field goals	36-63	20-65
Field goal %	57	31
Three-pointers	13-28	11-39
Three-point %	46	28
Free throws	11-19	22-30
Free throw %	58	73
Rebounds	41	37
Offensive rebounds	8	16
Defensive rebounds	33	21
Assists	21	9
Steals	6	4
Blocks	8	2
Turnovers	6	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	11
Fast-break points	16	8
Points in the paint	38	16
Fouls	23	16
Largest lead	32	2
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	96	1

How the scoring went

2nd Half61-34Sam Orme made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nic McClain.
2nd Half61-36Connor Hickman made Jumper.
2nd Half63-36Nic McClain made Layup.
2nd Half63-39Connor Hickman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jlynn Counter.
2nd Half64-39Drew Scharnowski made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-39Drew Scharnowski made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-41Connor Hickman made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half68-41Eoin Dillon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nic McClain.
2nd Half68-42Jlynn Counter made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-43Jlynn Counter made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-43Nic McClain made Layup.
2nd Half72-43Jabez Jenkins made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half73-43Jabez Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-46Chris Davis Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jlynn Counter.
2nd Half76-46Nic McClain made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half78-46Sam Orme made Layup.
2nd Half78-49Chris Davis Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Connor Hickman.
2nd Half80-49Jack Smiley made Layup.
2nd Half80-50Chris Davis Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-50Brigham Rogers made Layup. Assisted by Nic McClain.
2nd Half82-52Christian Reeves made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half82-53Jlynn Counter made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-54Jlynn Counter made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-55Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-56Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-56Nic McClain made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-56Sam Orme made Dunk. Assisted by Nic McClain.
2nd Half85-59Chadlyn Traylor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kendall Taylor.
2nd Half87-59Cooper Haynes made Jumper.
2nd Half87-60Kendall Taylor made Free Throw.
2nd Half89-60Jack Smiley made Layup.
2nd Half91-60Drew Scharnowski made Layup. Assisted by Jack Smiley.
2nd Half91-61Chris Davis Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half91-64Chadlyn Traylor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kendall Taylor.
2nd Half93-64Cooper Haynes made Layup. Assisted by Keith Robbins.
2nd Half93-67Chris Davis Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Djordje Curcic.
2nd Half96-67Keith Robbins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cooper Haynes.
2nd Half96-70Chadlyn Traylor made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaxon Prunty.
2nd Half96-72Chris Davis Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half96-73Chris Davis Jr. made Free Throw.