NCAAB · Final

Brown Bears Edge Out Maine Black Bears in Close Contest

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium

Brown Bears 58, Maine Black Bears 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Brown Bears vs Maine Black Bears?

Brown Bears beat Maine Black Bears 58-53 at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium on November 23, 2025.

In a tightly contested game at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium, the Brown Bears narrowly defeated the Maine Black Bears with a final score of 58-53. This matchup was significant as it marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Brown having previously won their first encounter 69-67 on November 10, 2024.

The Maine Black Bears entered the game struggling, holding a record of 0-6 for the season and on a six-game losing streak. Their recent form has been concerning, as they averaged 62.7 points scored while allowing 68.7 points per game over their last ten outings, with a particularly low scoring average of 59.2 in their last five games. Their home record stood at 2-2, but they had not managed to secure a victory in their last five games, which included a loss to the Quinnipiac Bobcats (64-70) just days prior to facing Brown.

On the other hand, the Brown Bears came into this game with a record of 2-5. Despite their struggles, they had managed to secure a win against Holy Cross Crusaders (68-49) in their previous game, but they were also on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Stony Brook Seawolves (70-80). Brown averaged 66.7 points scored and allowed 72.7 points over their last ten games, with their recent form showing an average of 72.4 points scored and 76.0 points allowed in their last five.

The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept the tension high. Ryan Mabrey made crucial free throws that extended Brown's lead in the second half, while Jeremiah Jenkins and David Rochester contributed with free throws of their own, solidifying their advantage as the game progressed. Maine fought hard, with Bashir N'Galang making a layup that brought them closer, but ultimately, they could not overcome the deficit.

In terms of home and away performance, Maine had struggled significantly at home, while Brown had a mixed record on the road. The Black Bears' inability to secure a win at home this season added pressure, as they sought to turn their fortunes around. The previous meeting's close score indicated that both teams were evenly matched, but Brown's experience and recent win seemed to give them an edge in this contest.

Injuries were not noted in the block, so both teams appeared to field their regular lineups, which is crucial in maintaining team chemistry and performance. The conditions of the game were not detailed, but typically, factors such as crowd support and venue familiarity can play a role in the outcome of college basketball games.

The market had priced the game with Maine as the underdog, reflecting their struggles this season. The odds suggest that Brown was favored to win, which they managed to do, further highlighting the challenges Maine faces as they continue their search for their first victory.

As the game concluded, the Maine Black Bears will need to regroup and analyze their performance, particularly their scoring efficiency and defensive strategies, as they look to break their losing streak in upcoming games. Brown, on the other hand, will aim to build on this victory and improve their overall record as the season progresses.

Leaders

PointsTJ Biel12Maine Black Bears
AssistsBashir N'Galang4Maine Black Bears
ReboundsAce Flagg6Maine Black Bears
PointsLandon Lewis13Brown Bears
AssistsLandon Lewis2Brown Bears
ReboundsN'famara Dabo8Brown Bears

Recent form

Maine Black Bears

Last 10: 3-7Streak L662.7 scored · 68.7 allowed per game2-2 at home

L65-72at Merrimack WarriorsNov 20
L64-70vs Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 16
L60-72at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 10
L60-71at Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 8
L47-67at George Washington RevolutionariesNov 4
L59-79at Bryant BulldogsMar 15
W57-42at Vermont CatamountsMar 11
W72-64vs UMass Lowell River HawksMar 8
W71-70vs UMass Lowell River HawksMar 4
L72-80vs Bryant BulldogsMar 1

Brown Bears

Last 10: 2-8Streak L166.7 scored · 72.7 allowed per game1-3 away

L70-80at Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 20
W68-49vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 19
L63-72vs Hampton PiratesNov 15
L77-90at Boston University TerriersNov 13
L84-89vs Vermont CatamountsNov 9
L46-62vs Siena SaintsNov 8
L61-70vs Yale BulldogsMar 8
L58-78at Dartmouth Big GreenMar 1
W59-52at Harvard CrimsonFeb 28
L81-85vs Cornell Big RedFeb 22

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11
UMBC	24-9	-	14-2
Vermont	22-12	2	12-4
NJIT	16-17	4	10-6
UMass Lowell	15-18	5	9-7
UAlbany	11-21	7	7-9
Maine	8-24	8	6-10
New Hampshire	9-21	9	5-11
Bryant	9-22	9	5-11
Binghamton	8-23	10	4-12

Box score

Stat	Brown Bears	Maine Black Bears
Field goals	21-54	21-49
Field goal %	39	43
Three-pointers	4-17	5-20
Three-point %	24	25
Free throws	12-16	6-11
Free throw %	75	55
Rebounds	35	28
Offensive rebounds	10	6
Defensive rebounds	25	22
Assists	12	11
Steals	10	8
Blocks	0	4
Turnovers	16	16
Team turnovers	3	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	10
Fast-break points	4	6
Points in the paint	26	22
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	15	0

How the scoring went

1st Half23-18Isaac Bonilla made Jumper.
1st Half25-18N'famara Dabo made Layup. Assisted by Adrian Uchidiuno.
1st Half27-18N'famara Dabo made Jumper.
1st Half27-20TJ Biel made Jumper.
1st Half30-20Brady Loughlin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson.
1st Half30-23TJ Biel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Mabrey.
1st Half33-23Brady Loughlin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Adrian Uchidiuno.
2nd Half33-25Ryan Mabrey made Jumper. Assisted by Bashir N'Galang.
2nd Half35-25Isaiah Langham made Jumper.
2nd Half35-28Bashir N'Galang made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keelan Steele.
2nd Half37-28Isaiah Langham made Layup. Assisted by Landon Lewis.
2nd Half39-28N'famara Dabo made Dunk. Assisted by Isaiah Langham.
2nd Half41-28Luke Paragon made Layup.
2nd Half41-30Yanis Bamba made Jumper. Assisted by Bashir N'Galang.
2nd Half41-33Isaac Bonilla made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Yanis Bamba.
2nd Half43-33Landon Lewis made Jumper.
2nd Half44-33Landon Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-33Landon Lewis made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-33Brady Loughlin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Rochester.
2nd Half48-35Yanis Bamba made Jumper.
2nd Half48-36Ace Flagg made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-38Keelan Steele made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half48-40Keelan Steele made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Mabrey.
2nd Half50-40Landon Lewis made Layup.
2nd Half51-40Luke Paragon made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-40Luke Paragon made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-41Yanis Bamba made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-43TJ Biel made Layup.
2nd Half52-46TJ Biel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bashir N'Galang.
2nd Half53-46N'famara Dabo made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-46N'famara Dabo made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-47Yanis Bamba made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-48Ryan Mabrey made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-49Ryan Mabrey made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-51Ryan Mabrey made Layup.
2nd Half55-51Jeremiah Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-51Jeremiah Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-53Bashir N'Galang made Layup.
2nd Half57-53David Rochester made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-53David Rochester made Free Throw.