Colgate Raiders Edge Boston University in Overtime Thriller
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Cotterell Court
Colgate Raiders 80, Boston University Terriers 79, 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 Boston University Terriers vs Colgate Raiders?
Colgate Raiders beat Boston University Terriers 80-79 at Cotterell Court on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Boston University Terriers vs Colgate Raiders?
Colgate Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a gripping contest that went to overtime, the Colgate Raiders narrowly defeated the Boston University Terriers 80-79 at Cotterell Court. This matchup was notable not only for its close score but also for the intensity displayed by both teams throughout the game. The Raiders improved their record to 13-9, while the Terriers fell to 8-14 after this hard-fought battle.
Colgate entered the game with a home record of 12-9 and had been experiencing a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, holding a record of 5-5. Their scoring average in this stretch was 75.5 points per game, while they allowed an average of 76.5 points. In their most recent outing prior to this game, they lost to American University Eagles with a score of 66-70, snapping a brief winning streak. The Raiders had shown resilience, winning three of their last five games with an average of 77.6 points scored and 73.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, Boston University came into the game with an away record of 8-13 and had a recent record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They had just secured a victory against Lafayette Leopards, winning 77-73, which marked a positive turn after a series of losses. The Terriers averaged 75.8 points scored and allowed 76.6 points in their last ten games, showing they could keep pace offensively but struggled defensively.
In terms of previous meetings, Colgate and Boston University had faced each other twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with each team winning once. Colgate's earlier victory was a dominant 87-50 win at home, while Boston University had edged them out in a close contest 93-91 in their last encounter.
The injury picture was not detailed in the block, but both teams were expected to field their best players for this crucial matchup. The betting market reflected a competitive atmosphere, with DraftKings setting the odds with Colgate favored by 7.5 points, a total of 147.5 points for the game, and moneyline odds of -325 for Colgate and +260 for Boston University.
As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were prepared to battle for every point. The first half saw Colgate and Boston University exchanging leads, with neither team able to establish a significant advantage. The Raiders' ability to score in the paint was countered by the Terriers' perimeter shooting, making for an exciting back-and-forth contest.
In the overtime period, the tension reached its peak. With the score tied at 79, Jalen Cox delivered a crucial 8-foot jumper that sealed the victory for Colgate, bringing the final score to 80-79. The scoring plays in overtime highlighted the clutch performances from both teams, with Cox and Chance Gladden making key baskets that kept the game close until the very end.
Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams and the thrilling nature of college basketball. Fans were treated to a display of skill, strategy, and resilience, making it a memorable game in the NCAAB season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | COLG -7.5 | 147.5 o -112 / u -108 | Boston University Terriers +260 · Colgate Raiders -325 |
Leaders
- PointsJalen Cox23Colgate Raiders
- AssistsJalen Cox5Colgate Raiders
- ReboundsJosh Ahayere8Colgate Raiders
- PointsChance Gladden25Boston University Terriers
- AssistsChance Gladden3Boston University Terriers
- ReboundsBen Defty6Boston University Terriers
Recent form
Colgate Raiders
Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.5 scored · 76.5 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L66-70at American University EaglesJan 22
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- W86-80at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 15
- L77-78vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 10
- W64-62vs American University EaglesJan 8
- W76-69at Army Black KnightsJan 3
- W85-77at Lafayette LeopardsDec 31
- L69-78vs Harvard CrimsonDec 28
- L60-90at Florida GatorsDec 21
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Boston University Terriers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.8 scored · 76.6 allowed per game1-3 away
- W77-73vs Lafayette LeopardsJan 21
- L57-74at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 17
- L91-93vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 14
- W100-91vs Army Black KnightsJan 10
- W83-67at Lafayette LeopardsJan 8
- L62-64vs American University EaglesJan 3
- L77-82at Navy MidshipmenDec 31
- W88-76vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 21
- L64-77at Dartmouth Big GreenDec 13
- L59-69vs Maine Black BearsDec 11
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Boston University Terriers | Colgate Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-53 | 32-64 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 5-20 | 9-19 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 47 |
| Free throws | 20-27 | 7-12 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 23 |
| Assists | 12 | 10 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 13 | 13 |
| Time in front | 80 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-46Chance Gladden makes driving layup (Quinn Nielsen assists)
- 2nd Half47-49Sam Wright makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
- 2nd Half49-49Chance Gladden makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-49Chance Gladden makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half51-49Chance Gladden makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half52-49Ben Defty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-51Andrew Alekseyenko makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-51Donte Tisinger Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-53Sam Wright makes layup
- 2nd Half56-53Ben Defty makes 3-foot dunk (Michael McNair assists)
- 2nd Half56-56Kyle Carlesimo makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
- 2nd Half57-56Michael McNair makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-56Michael McNair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-56Chance Gladden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-56Chance Gladden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-57Sam Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-57Michael McNair makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-57Michael McNair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-59Kyle Carlesimo makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half62-61Jalen Cox makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half62-63Jalen Cox makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-63Chance Gladden makes layup
- 2nd Half65-63Ben Defty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-63Ben Defty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-65Jalen Cox makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-66Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT69-66Sam Hughes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chance Gladden assists)
- OT71-66Michael McNair makes layup (Azmar Abdullah assists)
- OT71-68Jalen Cox makes 16-foot jumper
- OT72-68Chance Gladden makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT73-68Chance Gladden makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT73-71Sam Wright makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
- OT75-71Ben Defty makes layup (Chance Gladden assists)
- OT75-73Jalen Cox makes 17-foot jumper
- OT75-75Jalen Cox makes layup
- OT75-76Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT77-76Chance Gladden makes layup
- OT77-78Sam Wright makes layup
- OT79-78Chance Gladden makes layup
- OT79-80Jalen Cox makes 8-foot jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Colgate Raiders, below favours Boston University Terriers.
Venue
- Cotterell CourtHamilton, NY
- Attendance739
- OfficialsDevon Maio, Brandon Kamil, Jailaan Kinsey
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