Lumberjacks Dominate Redhawks in 112-60 Victory
Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 112, Benedictine Mesa Redhawks 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Benedictine Mesa Redhawks vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks?
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks beat Benedictine Mesa Redhawks 112-60 at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on December 29, 2025.
In a decisive display of basketball prowess, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks overwhelmed the Benedictine Mesa Redhawks with a final score of 112-60 at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. This matchup was notable not only for the scoreline but also for the Lumberjacks' recent struggles, which made their dominant performance a point of interest. Coming into this game, Northern Arizona had a home record of 6-7 and had been struggling with a 4-6 record over their last ten games, including a recent loss to the Incarnate Word Cardinals by a score of 66-90. However, they managed to turn the tide against the Redhawks, who were coming off a loss to the same Lumberjacks just days earlier, where they fell 74-110.
The Lumberjacks had averaged 70.7 points scored and 76.4 points allowed over their last ten games, indicating a defensive vulnerability that the Redhawks could have exploited. However, the Lumberjacks' offense surged in this game, scoring 112 points, far exceeding their recent average. In contrast, the Redhawks had only played one game in their last stretch, which resulted in a scoring average of 74.0 points but with a staggering 110.0 points allowed, showcasing their defensive struggles.
At home, the Lumberjacks had been considerably stronger, boasting a 4-1 record in their last five home games, while the Redhawks had yet to secure a win in their lone away game this season. The previous meeting between these two teams had already set the stage for the Lumberjacks' dominance, as they had won 110-74 just days prior, establishing a clear trend in favor of Northern Arizona.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, but the performance of the Lumberjacks suggests they were at full strength or effectively compensated for any absences. The conditions in the Skydome were likely favorable for the home team, contributing to their high scoring output.
The market had priced the Lumberjacks as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This confidence was well-founded as the Lumberjacks not only won but did so in a commanding fashion.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a variety of scoring plays, including a notable 23-foot three-point jumper from JT Amundsen, showcasing the Lumberjacks' offensive versatility. Brennan Peterson also made significant contributions, hitting multiple three-pointers that helped extend the lead further. The Redhawks managed to score a few points in the second half, including a driving layup from Diego Campisano, but their efforts were largely overshadowed by the Lumberjacks' relentless scoring.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the stark contrast in performance between the two teams, with the Lumberjacks capitalizing on their home advantage and the Redhawks continuing to struggle defensively.
Leaders
- PointsBrennan Peterson23Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- AssistsKavon Bradford5Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- ReboundsRyan Abelman9Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- PointsEric Blackwell21Benedictine Mesa Redhawks
- AssistsIsaiah Howard4Benedictine Mesa Redhawks
- ReboundsKamron Robinson4Benedictine Mesa Redhawks
Recent form
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L170.7 scored · 76.4 allowed per game4-1 at home
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- L48-73at Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 10
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- L62-75vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsDec 4
- W79-72vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksNov 27
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- W108-79vs Embry Riddle (AZ) EaglesNov 19
- L49-84at Arizona WildcatsNov 12
Benedictine Mesa Redhawks
1 game: 0-1Streak L174 scored · 110 allowed per game0-1 away
- L74-110at Northern Arizona LumberjacksDec 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Benedictine Mesa Redhawks | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-56 | 37-63 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 59 |
| Three-pointers | 5-21 | 17-32 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 53 |
| Free throws | 13-14 | 21-31 |
| Free throw % | 93 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 30 |
| Assists | 9 | 29 |
| Steals | 9 | 16 |
| Blocks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 28 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 40 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 52 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 2 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-61Ryan Abelman makes layup (Kavon Bradford assists)
- 2nd Half36-61Eric Blackwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Malik Payton assists)
- 2nd Half36-62Ryan Abelman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-63Ryan Abelman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-63Eric Blackwell makes layup (Antione Anderson Jr assists)
- 2nd Half40-63Isaiah Howard makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half40-64Zack Davidson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-66Traivar Jackson makes layup
- 2nd Half40-68Zack Davidson makes 3-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half40-69Zack Davidson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-71Zack Davidson makes layup (Traivar Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half40-73Zack Davidson makes layup
- 2nd Half40-74Zack Davidson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-75Zack Davidson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-75Eric Blackwell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Antione Anderson Jr assists)
- 2nd Half43-78Brennan Peterson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Karl Poom assists)
- 2nd Half45-78Khari Dunn makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-81Arne Osojnik makes 23-foot three point jumper (Traivar Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half45-83Karl Poom makes layup (Arne Osojnik assists)
- 2nd Half48-83Eric Blackwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Khari Dunn assists)
- 2nd Half48-86Arne Osojnik makes 23-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half50-86Khari Dunn makes layup (Eric Blackwell assists)
- 2nd Half50-89Brennan Peterson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Arne Osojnik assists)
- 2nd Half51-89Aiden Olmstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-89Aiden Olmstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-89Eric Blackwell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-91Zack Davidson makes layup (Arne Osojnik assists)
- 2nd Half54-94Brennan Peterson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Oakland Fort assists)
- 2nd Half54-96Brennan Peterson makes driving layup (Karl Poom assists)
- 2nd Half54-99Oakland Fort makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chris Komin assists)
- 2nd Half55-99Diego Ledesma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-99Diego Ledesma makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-101Diego Campisano makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-101Miles Chanthavongsa makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half58-102Diego Campisano makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-105JT Amundsen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brennan Peterson assists)
- 2nd Half60-105Diego Ledesma makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half60-108Brennan Peterson makes 25-foot three point jumper (JT Amundsen assists)
- 2nd Half60-111Brennan Peterson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Erez Poran assists)
- 2nd Half60-112Erez Poran makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, below favours Benedictine Mesa Redhawks.
Venue
- J. Lawrence Walkup SkydomeFlagstaff, AZ
- Attendance535
- OfficialsTrent Lovewell, Matthew Rukasin, Tala Vahedi
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