NCAAB · Final

Bucknell Bison Edge Army Black Knights 75-73

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:00 AM ET · Christl Arena

Bucknell Bison 75, Army Black Knights 73, 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 Bucknell Bison vs Army Black Knights?

Bucknell Bison beat Army Black Knights 75-73 at Christl Arena on February 25, 2026.

Who was favored in Bucknell Bison vs Army Black Knights?

Army Black Knights were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Bucknell Bison defeated the Army Black Knights 75-73 at Christl Arena on February 25, 2026. This game was significant as it marked the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Bucknell now holding a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.

Both teams entered the game struggling, with Army holding an 11-19 overall record and Bucknell at 9-21. Army's recent form showed a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Navy Midshipmen 81-63 in their previous outing. The Black Knights averaged 67.5 points scored while allowing 75.0 points per game in that stretch. Conversely, Bucknell had a more troubling record of 2-8 in their last ten games, currently on a five-game losing streak. They averaged 69.6 points scored and allowed 77.4 points per game during that period.

At home, Army had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, while Bucknell struggled with a 1-5 record in their recent away games. The last time these teams met on January 22, 2026, Army won 87-84 in a high-scoring affair. In their earlier meeting in the 2025 season, Bucknell defeated Army 84-53, showcasing their ability to dominate in certain matchups.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either side, indicating that both teams were likely at full strength for this crucial game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Army as 2.5-point favorites with a total set at 142.5. The moneyline reflected Army at -162.0 and Bucknell at 136.0, indicating a close contest in the eyes of the bookmakers.

The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typically, factors such as crowd support and venue familiarity can play a role in college basketball games.

As the game unfolded, Bucknell managed to secure a narrow victory, highlighted by crucial free throws in the second half. Amon Dörries and Jaxson Bell both contributed significantly from the free-throw line, with Bell making a pivotal three-point jumper that brought Bucknell within striking distance. The Bison's ability to capitalize on free throws late in the game proved to be the difference maker, allowing them to edge out Army in a tightly contested finish.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ARMY -2.5	142.5 o -112 / u -108	Bucknell Bison +136 · Army Black Knights -162

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Leaders

PointsKevin McCarthy21Army Black Knights
AssistsJaxson Bell10Army Black Knights
ReboundsJacen Holloway9Army Black Knights
PointsAmon Dörries23Bucknell Bison
AssistsAchile Spadone3Bucknell Bison
ReboundsPat Curtin11Bucknell Bison

Recent form

Army Black Knights

Last 10: 4-6Streak L167.5 scored · 75 allowed per game2-3 at home

L63-81vs Navy MidshipmenFeb 21
W87-77at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 19
L63-75at American University EaglesFeb 14
L68-85vs Boston University TerriersFeb 11
L60-63vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 7
L55-69at Colgate RaidersFeb 5
W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 31
W67-64vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 28
L56-84at Navy MidshipmenJan 24
W87-84at Bucknell BisonJan 22

Bucknell Bison

Last 10: 2-8Streak L569.6 scored · 77.4 allowed per game1-3 away

L63-72vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 22
L57-75vs American University EaglesFeb 19
L69-82at Boston University TerriersFeb 14
L60-76vs Navy MidshipmenFeb 9
L59-78vs Colgate RaidersFeb 7
W60-59at American University EaglesFeb 5
W103-97vs Boston University TerriersJan 31
L79-81at Lafayette LeopardsJan 29
L62-67at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 24
L84-87vs Army Black KnightsJan 22

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	Bucknell Bison	Army Black Knights
Field goals	26-54	26-64
Field goal %	48	41
Three-pointers	9-22	14-45
Three-point %	41	31
Free throws	14-19	7-10
Free throw %	74	70
Rebounds	35	36
Offensive rebounds	7	12
Defensive rebounds	28	24
Assists	9	22
Steals	10	10
Blocks	0	2
Turnovers	16	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	19
Fast-break points	5	12
Points in the paint	32	24
Fouls	10	18
Largest lead	18	2
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	94	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-34Ryan Curry makes layup
2nd Half43-34Pat Curtin makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half44-34Pat Curtin makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half45-34Pat Curtin makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half48-34Jayden Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Pat Curtin assists)
2nd Half50-34Pat Curtin makes layup
2nd Half52-34Amon Dörries makes layup
2nd Half52-37Kevin McCarthy makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacen Holloway assists)
2nd Half54-37Amon Dörries makes layup
2nd Half54-38Tate Laczkowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-39Tate Laczkowski makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-40Jacen Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-43Kevin McCarthy makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Bell assists)
2nd Half57-43Aleksander Pachucki makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jayden Williams assists)
2nd Half57-46Tate Laczkowski makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Bell assists)
2nd Half57-47Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-47Amon Dörries makes 24-foot three point jumper (Pat Curtin assists)
2nd Half60-49Tate Laczkowski makes layup (Ryan Curry assists)
2nd Half62-49Amon Dörries makes layup
2nd Half62-52Jacen Holloway makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tate Laczkowski assists)
2nd Half62-54Jacen Holloway makes layup (Jaxson Bell assists)
2nd Half62-55Jacen Holloway makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-55Amon Dörries makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-55Amon Dörries makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-58Tate Laczkowski makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jacen Holloway assists)
2nd Half64-61Kevin McCarthy makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Bell assists)
2nd Half66-61Amon Dörries makes layup
2nd Half68-61Amon Dörries makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Achile Spadone assists)
2nd Half68-64Jaxson Bell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jacen Holloway assists)
2nd Half70-64Achile Spadone makes layup
2nd Half70-66Tate Laczkowski makes layup (Jacen Holloway assists)
2nd Half72-66Amon Dörries makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-66Amon Dörries makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-67Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-68Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-71Ryan Curry makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half73-71Pat Curtin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-71Achile Spadone makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-71Achile Spadone makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-73Kevin McCarthy makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot