NCAAB · Final

Tennessee Tech Dominates Blue Mountain Christian 117-70

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Hooper Eblen Center

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 117, Blue Mountain Christian Toppers 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Blue Mountain Christian Toppers vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles beat Blue Mountain Christian Toppers 117-70 at Hooper Eblen Center on November 4, 2026.

In a commanding performance, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles triumphed over the Blue Mountain Christian Toppers with a final score of 117-70 at the Hooper Eblen Center. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Golden Eagles, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak prior to this matchup.

Tennessee Tech entered the game with a mixed record of 1-1 for the season, but their recent form had seen them go 5-5 in their last ten games. Despite their recent struggles, averaging 73.3 points scored and allowing 73.2 points, they managed to find their rhythm against the Toppers. In their previous five games, they averaged 68.8 points scored and allowed 73.6 points, indicating a slight dip in offensive production but a consistent defensive effort.

On the other hand, Blue Mountain Christian came into the game with a disappointing record of 0-2 in their last two outings, having suffered heavy defeats against Lipscomb and Alabama A&M, with an alarming average of 60.0 points scored and 101.5 points allowed. Their away record now stands at 0-2, highlighting their struggles on the road.

The matchup was worth noting not only for the teams' current standings but also for the stark contrast in their recent performances. Tennessee Tech's scoring prowess was on full display, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Toppers significantly. Key plays included multiple three-pointers from CohenJ Gonzales, who contributed to the offensive explosion that left Blue Mountain Christian reeling.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this encounter. This allowed Tennessee Tech to fully utilize their depth and talent, which proved pivotal in their overwhelming victory.

The betting market had priced Tennessee Tech as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations for their performance given the teams' recent forms. The conditions at the Hooper Eblen Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, and Tennessee Tech took full advantage of their home court.

Viewers should have noted the explosive offensive capabilities of Tennessee Tech, particularly their ability to hit long-range shots, as evidenced by the significant number of three-pointers made during the game. The Golden Eagles' ability to score in transition and their effective ball movement were also critical factors in their decisive win over the Toppers.

What we said beforehand

The upcoming NCAAB matchup between the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Blue Mountain Christian Toppers is set to take place at the Hooper Eblen Center on November 5, 2026. Tennessee Tech enters this game with a record of 0-1 for the current season, while Blue Mountain Christian has yet to play this season.

Tennessee Tech's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games resulting in two wins and three losses. They secured victories against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars (62-52) and the Lindenwood Lions (72-57), but faced defeats against the UT Martin Skyhawks (64-49), Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (89-73), and Mississippi State Bulldogs (106-88). This gives them a home record of 3-1 and an away record of 2-4, with an average of 68.8 points scored and 73.6 points allowed in their last five games.

The Golden Eagles have struggled recently, currently on a three-game losing streak. Their performance at home has been better, averaging 73.3 points scored and 73.2 points allowed over their last ten games, but they will need to find a way to break their current streak to gain momentum.

In terms of individual performances, Caleb Sanders has been a standout player for Tennessee Tech, leading the team with an average of 28.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Ty Owens has also contributed significantly, averaging 8.0 assists per game. Their ability to perform will be crucial in this matchup as they look to bounce back from their recent losses.

On the other hand, the Blue Mountain Christian Toppers have not played any games this season, making it difficult to assess their current form or roster. This lack of recent competition may impact their readiness for the game against a Tennessee Tech team that has already begun its season.

The market has priced this matchup, but specific odds have not been provided in the block. As the game approaches, these lines may change based on team news and public sentiment.

As for conditions, the game will take place at the Hooper Eblen Center, where Tennessee Tech has shown some strength in the past. Fans should watch for how the Golden Eagles respond to their recent struggles and whether they can leverage their home court advantage against a Toppers team that is yet to establish its footing this season.

In summary, this fixture presents an intriguing opportunity for Tennessee Tech to regain their confidence after a tough start to the season, while Blue Mountain Christian will be looking to make a statement in their first game of the year.

Leaders

PointsDe'Ante Green23Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
AssistsShaun Arnold8Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
ReboundsDe'Ante Green12Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
PointsSeck Zongo19Blue Mountain Christian Toppers
AssistsZane Tipler4Blue Mountain Christian Toppers
ReboundsSeck Zongo9Blue Mountain Christian Toppers

Recent form

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Last 10: 5-5Streak L373.3 scored · 73.2 allowed per game3-1 at home

L88-106at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 3
L73-89at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 28
L49-64at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 27
W72-57vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 21
W62-52vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 20
W82-74at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 14
L66-73at Morehead State EaglesFeb 13
L54-60vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 7
W97-72vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 6
W90-85at Tennessee State TigersFeb 3

Blue Mountain Christian Toppers

Last 2: 0-2Streak L260 scored · 101.5 allowed per game0-2 away

L60-123at Lipscomb BisonsDec 20
L60-80at Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Furman	2-0	-	0-0
Mercer	1-0	-	0-0
Samford	1-0	-	0-0
UNC Greensboro	1-0	-	0-0
VMI	1-0	-	0-0
Tennessee Tech	1-1	-	0-0
Chattanooga	0-1	-	0-0
East Tennessee State	0-1	-	0-0
The Citadel	0-1	-	0-0
Western Carolina	0-1	-	0-0
Wofford	0-1	-	0-0

Box score

Stat	Blue Mountain Christian Toppers	Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Field goals	26-59	43-95
Field goal %	44	45
Three-pointers	3-17	17-49
Three-point %	18	35
Free throws	15-23	14-18
Free throw %	65	78
Rebounds	33	61
Offensive rebounds	8	30
Defensive rebounds	25	31
Assists	13	27
Steals	4	15
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	23	11
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	37
Fast-break points	20	45
Points in the paint	36	52
Fouls	12	18
Largest lead	2	49
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	2	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-76Kamai Samuels makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half39-76Zane Tipler makes layup
2nd Half39-77Trent Mosquera makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half39-78Trent Mosquera makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half41-78Terrence Marco makes layup (Zane Tipler assists)
2nd Half43-78Esrael Yant makes layup
2nd Half43-80Mekhi Turner makes layup (Shaun Arnold assists)
2nd Half46-80Jeremiah Hayes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Zane Tipler assists)
2nd Half48-80Seck Zongo makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half48-82Kyler Fox makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Shaun Arnold assists)
2nd Half50-82Seck Zongo makes layup
2nd Half52-82Seck Zongo makes layup
2nd Half53-82Seck Zongo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-82Seck Zongo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-85Cbo Newton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Sanders assists)
2nd Half56-85Esrael Yant makes layup (Seck Zongo assists)
2nd Half56-87De'Ante Green makes layup
2nd Half58-87Seck Zongo makes layup (Terrence Marco assists)
2nd Half59-87Seck Zongo makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-87KJ Anderson makes layup (Terrence Marco assists)
2nd Half61-90Davante Hackett makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shaun Arnold assists)
2nd Half64-90KJ Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zane Tipler assists)
2nd Half64-92Kyler Fox makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half65-92Zane Tipler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-92Zane Tipler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-95CohenJ Gonzales makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shaun Arnold assists)
2nd Half66-96Ty Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-97Ty Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-99Ty Owens makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half66-101Kyler Fox makes layup (Shaun Arnold assists)
2nd Half66-103Kyler Fox makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half66-104Ty Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-105Ty Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-108CohenJ Gonzales makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jake Pampolina assists)
2nd Half66-111Davante Hackett makes 25-foot three point jumper (CohenJ Gonzales assists)
2nd Half66-114CohenJ Gonzales makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half67-114Luka Goshadze makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-114Luka Goshadze makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-117Jake Pampolina makes 24-foot three point jumper (Harrison Stewart assists)
2nd Half70-117Bryson Johnson makes 19-foot jumper (RJ Robinson assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, below favours Blue Mountain Christian Toppers.