Northern Colorado Edges Out Cal State Fullerton 97-93
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Chiles Center
Northern Colorado Bears 97, Cal State Fullerton Titans 93, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cal State Fullerton Titans vs Northern Colorado Bears?
Northern Colorado Bears beat Cal State Fullerton Titans 97-93 at Chiles Center on November 23, 2025.
In a thrilling matchup, the Northern Colorado Bears narrowly defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans with a final score of 97-93 at the Chiles Center. This game showcased the Bears' offensive prowess, as they maintained an impressive scoring average of 82.6 points per game over their last ten outings, despite suffering a recent loss to St. Thomas Tommies just a day prior to this contest. The Bears entered the game with a home record of 5-1 and a strong overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak.
The Titans, on the other hand, had struggled throughout the season with a record of 2-5 before this game. They had recently snapped a losing streak with a victory over St. Thomas, but their overall form remained concerning, averaging only 75.5 points while allowing 87.5 points per game in their last ten matches. Their away record stood at 0-5, highlighting their difficulties in hostile environments.
The game itself was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. The Bears displayed a balanced offensive attack, with key contributions from players like Vincent Delano, who made crucial free throws in the closing moments to secure the victory. The Titans fought hard, with Bryce Cofield making significant plays, including layups that kept them competitive until the final buzzer.
The scoring plays in the second half were particularly intense, with the Bears managing to pull ahead in the closing minutes. After a layup by Cofield brought the Titans within two points at 92-90, Delano's free throws extended the Bears' lead to 97-90. The Titans responded with a three-point jumper from Joshua Ward, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this high-stakes matchup. The conditions at the Chiles Center were likely favorable for the Bears, as they typically perform well at home.
As for the betting market, the odds reflected the Bears' strong home performance, with their win probability set at 1.0, indicating a strong belief in their ability to secure the victory against the Titans.
Overall, this game was a testament to the Bears' resilience and offensive capabilities, while the Titans showed glimpses of potential despite their struggles this season. Fans witnessing this encounter were treated to a competitive and high-scoring affair, underscoring the excitement of college basketball.
Leaders
- PointsZach Bloch32Northern Colorado Bears
- AssistsVincent Delano5Northern Colorado Bears
- ReboundsBrock Wisne9Northern Colorado Bears
- PointsJoshua Ward31Cal State Fullerton Titans
- AssistsBryce Cofield3Cal State Fullerton Titans
- ReboundsChristian Williams9Cal State Fullerton Titans
Recent form
Northern Colorado Bears
Last 10: 8-2Streak L182.6 scored · 67.4 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L72-73at St. Thomas TommiesNov 22
- W88-81at Pepperdine WavesNov 16
- W101-65vs Colorado Christian CougarsNov 8
- W91-57vs Colorado College TigersNov 4
- L83-91vs Montana GrizzliesMar 13
- W72-45vs Montana State BobcatsMar 12
- W76-52vs Weber State WildcatsMar 9
- W68-63at Weber State WildcatsMar 4
- W83-73at Northern Arizona LumberjacksMar 2
- W92-74vs Idaho VandalsFeb 23
Cal State Fullerton Titans
Last 10: 2-8Streak W175.5 scored · 87.5 allowed per game0-5 away
- W88-80vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 22
- L85-103at Portland PilotsNov 22
- L73-85vs Pacific TigersNov 15
- L65-93at California Golden BearsNov 11
- L82-92at Wyoming CowboysNov 8
- W136-82vs Caltech CALTECHNov 4
- L59-64vs UC Riverside HighlandersMar 9
- L61-100at Cal Poly MustangsMar 7
- L55-100at UC San Diego TritonsMar 2
- L51-76vs UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 28
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 |
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Cal State Fullerton Titans | Northern Colorado Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-71 | 27-60 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 29 |
| Free throws | 23-33 | 34-40 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 33 |
| Assists | 10 | 17 |
| Steals | 4 | 1 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 36 |
| Fouls | 26 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 12 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half64-70Bryce Cofield made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half64-72Ibu Yamazaki made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-72Bryce Cofield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-74Zach Bloch made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-77Zach Bloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ibu Yamazaki.
- 2nd Half66-77Bryce Cofield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-77Bryce Cofield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-77Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro made Jumper.
- 2nd Half69-79Vincent Delano made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-79Bryce Cofield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-80Ibu Yamazaki made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-81Ibu Yamazaki made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-81Joshua Ward made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-81Joshua Ward made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-83Egan Shields made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half74-83Bryce Cofield made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-84Quinn Denker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-85Quinn Denker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-85Christian Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-85Christian Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-85Bryce Cofield made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half78-86Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-87Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-87Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro made Layup.
- 2nd Half82-87Joshua Ward made Layup.
- 2nd Half82-89Egan Shields made Layup. Assisted by Vincent Delano.
- 2nd Half83-89Bryce Cofield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-89Bryce Cofield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-91Bryce Cofield made Layup.
- 2nd Half84-90Brock Wisne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-91Brock Wisne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-92Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half88-92Bryce Cofield made Layup.
- 2nd Half88-93Vincent Delano made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half90-93Bryce Cofield made Layup.
- 2nd Half90-94Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half90-95Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half90-96Vincent Delano made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half90-97Vincent Delano made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half93-97Joshua Ward made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro.
Win probability
Above the line favours Northern Colorado Bears, below favours Cal State Fullerton Titans.
Venue
- Chiles CenterPortland, OR
- OfficialsJimmy Casas, Antinio Petty, Gene Grimshaw
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