Cal Poly Edges Seattle U in Close Contest
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Redhawk Center
Cal Poly Mustangs 73, Seattle U Redhawks 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cal Poly Mustangs vs Seattle U Redhawks?
Cal Poly Mustangs beat Seattle U Redhawks 73-71 at Redhawk Center on November 8, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Cal Poly Mustangs narrowly defeated the Seattle U Redhawks with a final score of 73-71. This game was held at the Redhawk Center, where both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season. The victory marks a continuation of Cal Poly's success against Seattle U, as they now hold a 2-0 record in their all-time meetings, having previously defeated them 75-71 on November 15, 2024.
Both teams entered the game with differing recent forms. Seattle U had a record of 1-1 for the season and was 5-5 in their last ten games, currently on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Denver Pioneers 84-73 on November 4, 2025. They averaged 65.0 points scored and allowed 62.2 points during this stretch. In contrast, Cal Poly came into the game with a 2-1 record and a stronger recent performance, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, also on a one-game winning streak following a decisive 101-79 victory against the Pacific Lutheran Lutes on November 6, 2025. The Mustangs averaged 89.5 points scored and allowed 82.6 points in their last ten games, showcasing their offensive firepower.
When looking at home and away performance, Seattle U had a home record of 2-1, while Cal Poly was 4-0 at home and 3-3 away. This game marked an opportunity for Seattle U to improve their home record against a formidable opponent.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide any specific details regarding players missing the game, which may have impacted the strategies employed by both teams. However, the absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such close contests.
The market had priced the game with Seattle U's win probability at 0.0, indicating that the Mustangs were favored to win. This aligns with their recent form and scoring averages, suggesting that they were seen as the stronger side heading into the match.
As the game unfolded, the scoring was intense, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Key moments included Hamad Mousa's contributions for Cal Poly, making crucial layups and free throws, while Seattle U's Brayden Maldonado also had significant plays, including a layup that brought the score to 71-67 in favor of Seattle U late in the game. However, a three-point jumper from Jake Davis in the closing moments sealed the victory for Cal Poly, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, with Cal Poly emerging victorious in a game that could have gone either way. Fans witnessed a thrilling contest that showcased the talents and strategies of both the Mustangs and the Redhawks.
Leaders
- PointsWill Heimbrodt20Seattle U Redhawks
- AssistsJunseok Yeo4Seattle U Redhawks
- ReboundsBrayden Maldonado5Seattle U Redhawks
- PointsHamad Mousa18Cal Poly Mustangs
- AssistsGuzman Vasilic4Cal Poly Mustangs
- ReboundsHamad Mousa8Cal Poly Mustangs
Recent form
Seattle U Redhawks
Last 10: 5-5Streak W165 scored · 62.2 allowed per game2-1 at home
- W84-73vs Denver PioneersNov 4
- L55-68at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 15
- W69-63at Abilene Christian WildcatsMar 14
- W70-65at Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 9
- W62-39at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsMar 7
- L60-63vs Grand Canyon LopesMar 2
- W72-48vs California Baptist LancersFeb 28
- L55-61at Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 22
- L64-67at Tarleton State TexansFeb 16
- L59-75at Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 14
Cal Poly Mustangs
Last 10: 7-3Streak W189.5 scored · 82.6 allowed per game3-3 away
- W101-79vs Pacific Lutheran LutesNov 6
- L64-94at USC TrojansNov 4
- L78-96at UC Irvine AnteatersMar 15
- W96-83at UC Riverside HighlandersMar 14
- W86-76at UC Davis AggiesMar 13
- W83-69at Long Beach State BeachMar 9
- W100-61vs Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 7
- W98-72vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 1
- L77-96at UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 28
- W112-100vs UC Riverside HighlandersFeb 22
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Cal Poly Mustangs | Seattle U Redhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-58 | 29-63 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 11-33 | 8-29 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 28 |
| Free throws | 16-22 | 5-14 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 36 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 20 |
| Assists | 9 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half37-35Austin Goode made Free Throw.
- 1st Half37-38Will Heimbrodt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Junseok Yeo.
- 1st Half39-38Hamad Mousa made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-41Austin Maurer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Maleek Arington.
- 2nd Half39-43Austin Maurer made Jumper. Assisted by Junseok Yeo.
- 2nd Half39-45Will Heimbrodt made Layup. Assisted by Brayden Maldonado.
- 2nd Half39-47Junseok Yeo made Dunk.
- 2nd Half39-49Jojo Murphy made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-49Kieran Elliott made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-49Troy Plumtree made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-50Will Heimbrodt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-50Guzman Vasilic made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-52Brayden Maldonado made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-52Hamad Mousa made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-54Will Heimbrodt made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-56Will Heimbrodt made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-56Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-56Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-57Miles Amos made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-59Will Heimbrodt made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-59Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-59Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-61Junseok Yeo made Layup. Assisted by Will Heimbrodt.
- 2nd Half52-61Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-62Will Heimbrodt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-62Guzman Vasilic made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-64Will Heimbrodt made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-64Troy Plumtree made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-64Jake Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-64Jake Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-67Brayden Maldonado made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Maleek Arington.
- 2nd Half61-67Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-67Hamad Mousa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-67Hamad Mousa made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-67Guzman Vasilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-69Miles Amos made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-69Hamad Mousa made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-71Brayden Maldonado made Layup. Assisted by Austin Maurer.
- 2nd Half70-71Kieran Elliott made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Guzman Vasilic.
- 2nd Half73-71Jake Davis made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Seattle U Redhawks, below favours Cal Poly Mustangs.
Venue
- Redhawk CenterSeattle, WA
- Attendance999
- OfficialsD.G. Nelson, Eric Curry, Ben Cartmell
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