NCAAB · Final

Bethune-Cookman Edges Ohio in Close Contest

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Convocation Center (OH)

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 76, Ohio Bobcats 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Ohio Bobcats?

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats beat Ohio Bobcats 76-73 at Convocation Center (OH) on November 19, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats defeated the Ohio Bobcats 76-73 at the Convocation Center in Ohio. This game marked the second meeting between the two teams, with Bethune-Cookman now holding a 2-0 advantage in their head-to-head record. The Wildcats previously triumphed over the Bobcats in their first encounter on November 20, 2025, winning 76-73.

The Ohio Bobcats entered the game struggling, holding a home record of 1-4 and an overall record of 1-6 in their last seven games. Their recent form has been concerning, with a streak of four consecutive losses, and they averaged 80.7 points scored while allowing 81.4 points per game in their last ten outings. In their last five games, Ohio's performance dipped further, averaging 81.2 points scored and 87.0 points allowed.

Conversely, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats came into the game with a slightly better record of 2-3 on the road and 2-1 at home. Their last ten games reflected a record of 6-4, although they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. The Wildcats averaged 77.1 points scored and allowed 74.2 points per game over their last ten matches, with a more favorable average of 77.4 points scored and 75.6 points allowed in their last five games.

The matchup showcased a competitive atmosphere, with both teams fighting hard for a crucial win. The Wildcats were able to secure the victory thanks to key plays in the second half, including free throws from Javan Simmons and a critical three-point jumper from Jakobi Heady. The game remained close throughout, with the score tied at various points, but Bethune-Cookman's late-game execution proved decisive.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specifics that could have influenced the game. However, the absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of such close contests. The conditions at the Convocation Center were typical for a basketball game, with no unusual weather factors reported.

The betting market had priced the game, reflecting Ohio's struggles with a home win probability of 0.0, indicating that the odds were heavily in favor of Bethune-Cookman. This line suggests that the Wildcats were expected to perform well, and they delivered on that expectation.

Viewers watching the game were treated to a display of resilience from both teams, with Ohio attempting to overcome their recent form and Bethune-Cookman looking to build on their momentum. The final score of 76-73 highlights the competitive nature of the matchup and the importance of each possession in close games.

Leaders

PointsJackson Paveletzke28Ohio Bobcats
AssistsJackson Paveletzke5Ohio Bobcats
ReboundsAidan Hadaway11Ohio Bobcats
PointsJakobi Heady20Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
AssistsJakobi Heady3Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
ReboundsQuentin Heady6Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Recent form

Ohio Bobcats

Last 10: 4-6Streak L480.7 scored · 81.4 allowed per game2-2 at home

L75-86at Kent State Golden FlashesMar 12
L108-110vs Miami (OH) RedHawksMar 7
L82-94at Massachusetts MinutemenMar 4
L67-79vs Toledo RocketsFeb 28
W74-66at Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 21
W69-57vs Ball State CardinalsFeb 18
L74-90at Miami (OH) RedHawksFeb 14
L72-78at Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 8
W91-71vs Western Michigan BroncosFeb 4
W95-83at Buffalo BullsJan 31

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak L277.1 scored · 74.2 allowed per game2-3 away

L67-71vs Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 11
L77-81at Florida A&M RattlersMar 6
W82-79at Southern JaguarsFeb 28
W76-71at Grambling TigersFeb 26
W85-76vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 21
W82-71vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 20
L86-91at Jackson State TigersFeb 17
L55-57at Alcorn State BravesFeb 14
W79-69vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 10
W82-76vs Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14

Box score

Stat	Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	Ohio Bobcats
Field goals	30-57	26-60
Field goal %	53	43
Three-pointers	8-15	2-17
Three-point %	53	12
Free throws	8-14	19-28
Free throw %	57	68
Rebounds	32	38
Offensive rebounds	5	12
Defensive rebounds	27	26
Assists	8	10
Steals	4	3
Blocks	2	1
Turnovers	8	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	12
Fast-break points	11	4
Points in the paint	34	44
Fouls	23	14
Largest lead	12	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-38Aidan Hadaway made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-38Jakobi Heady made Jumper.
2nd Half44-39Jackson Paveletzke made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-40Jackson Paveletzke made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-40Arterio Morris made Layup.
2nd Half46-41Javan Simmons made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-41Daniel Rouzan made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-43Javan Simmons made Dunk. Assisted by Jackson Paveletzke.
2nd Half47-46Jackson Paveletzke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Hadaway.
2nd Half48-46Daniel Rouzan made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-48Jackson Paveletzke made Layup.
2nd Half48-49Jackson Paveletzke made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-49Daniel Rouzan made Layup.
2nd Half50-51Jackson Paveletzke made Jumper.
2nd Half53-51Jakobi Heady made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Rouzan.
2nd Half53-53Aidan Hadaway made Dunk. Assisted by JJ Kelly.
2nd Half55-53Daniel Rouzan made Jumper.
2nd Half55-55JJ Kelly made Dunk. Assisted by Jackson Paveletzke.
2nd Half58-55Jordan Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jakobi Heady.
2nd Half58-57Jackson Paveletzke made Jumper.
2nd Half60-57Daniel Rouzan made Jumper.
2nd Half60-59Javan Simmons made Layup.
2nd Half62-59Quentin Heady made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half64-59Jakobi Heady made Layup.
2nd Half65-59Arterio Morris made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-60Dior Conners made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-61Dior Conners made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-62Dior Conners made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-62Jakobi Heady made Jumper.
2nd Half67-65Jackson Paveletzke made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half67-67Aidan Hadaway made Layup.
2nd Half69-67Quentin Heady made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half69-68Javan Simmons made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-69Javan Simmons made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-69Jakobi Heady made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half72-70Jackson Paveletzke made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-71Javan Simmons made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-71Quentin Heady made Layup.
2nd Half76-71Arterio Morris made Layup.
2nd Half76-73Javan Simmons made Dunk. Assisted by Jackson Paveletzke.