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Cal State Northridge Dominates Delaware Blue Hens

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Bob Carpenter Center

Cal State Northridge Matadors 88, Delaware Blue Hens 66, 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 Northridge Matadors vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Cal State Northridge Matadors beat Delaware Blue Hens 88-66 at Bob Carpenter Center on December 13, 2025.

Who was favored in Cal State Northridge Matadors vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Delaware Blue Hens were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Cal State Northridge Matadors triumphed over the Delaware Blue Hens with a final score of 88-66 at the Bob Carpenter Center. This victory marks a significant moment for the Matadors, who have been striving to solidify their position in the NCAAB standings. The win also extends their current winning streak to one, while Delaware's struggles continue as they drop to a 3-8 record this season.

The Blue Hens entered this game with a home record of 2-3 and had been inconsistent, winning only three of their last ten games with a record of 3-7. They averaged 69.3 points scored per game while allowing 74.1, which indicates a defensive vulnerability that has plagued them throughout the season. Their recent form included a win against the George Washington Revolutionaries, where they secured a 70-58 victory, but this was followed by a loss to the Delaware State Hornets, 72-75, and a heavy defeat against the Iona Gaels, 66-89.

Conversely, the Matadors came into this game with a better overall record of 6-5, having won five of their last ten games. They averaged 77.2 points per game while allowing 80.2, reflecting their offensive capability but also their defensive challenges. Their last match saw them narrowly defeat the Fresno State Bulldogs, 89-87, showcasing their ability to compete in high-scoring affairs.

When examining their performance at home versus away, the Blue Hens have struggled more in their away games, holding a 1-4 record compared to their 2-3 home record. The Matadors, on the other hand, have been more successful at home with a 4-1 record, but they have also faced difficulties on the road, managing only a 1-4 record in away games.

In terms of previous meetings, this game was particularly noteworthy as it highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams this season. The injury picture was not detailed in the block, but both teams have had their share of challenges throughout the season, impacting their performance.

The betting lines provided by DraftKings indicated a close contest, with Delaware favored by 1.5 points and the total set at 144.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, but the outcome demonstrated a clear advantage for the Matadors.

Conditions for the game were typical for a December evening, but specific weather details were not provided. However, the atmosphere in the Bob Carpenter Center was charged, with fans eager to support their home team.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a dominant performance from Cal State Northridge, particularly in the second half, where they established a commanding lead. Key scoring plays included multiple jumpers from James Evans Jr. and consistent free-throw shooting from Tyler Houser and Alex McFadden, which helped solidify their victory. The final quarter saw the Matadors maintain control, effectively stifling any attempts from the Blue Hens to mount a comeback.

In summary, this matchup underscored the challenges facing Delaware as they continue to seek consistency in their performance. Meanwhile, Cal State Northridge capitalized on their offensive strengths to secure a vital win, setting the stage for their upcoming games in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEL -1.5	144.5 o -115 / u -105	Cal State Northridge Matadors -108 · Delaware Blue Hens -112

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Leaders

PointsChristian Bliss21Delaware Blue Hens
AssistsChristian Bliss5Delaware Blue Hens
ReboundsTyler Houser7Delaware Blue Hens
PointsLarry Hughes II23Cal State Northridge Matadors
AssistsJordan Brinson6Cal State Northridge Matadors
ReboundsJoshua O'Garro8Cal State Northridge Matadors

Recent form

Delaware Blue Hens

Last 10: 3-7Streak W169.3 scored · 74.1 allowed per game2-3 at home

W70-58at George Washington RevolutionariesDec 11
L72-75at Delaware State HornetsDec 6
L66-89vs Iona GaelsDec 2
W73-60vs UNC Greensboro SpartansNov 25
L59-79vs Southern Illinois SalukisNov 23
W81-70vs Saint Peter's PeacocksNov 19
L68-85at BYU CougarsNov 12
L62-71vs Wilmington (DE) WildcatsNov 7
L70-78at Bucknell BisonNov 4
L72-76at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 11

Cal State Northridge Matadors

Last 10: 5-5Streak W177.2 scored · 80.2 allowed per game1-4 away

W89-87vs Fresno State BulldogsDec 11
L71-85at UC Irvine AnteatersDec 7
W87-66vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 5
L50-82at Idaho State BengalsNov 28
L64-78vs Idaho VandalsNov 27
W94-85vs Troy TrojansNov 17
L68-90at North Dakota State BisonNov 12
W93-85at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 9
L57-86at Northern Iowa PanthersNov 7
W99-58vs Nobel KnightsNov 4

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
Liberty	26-8	-	17-3
Sam Houston	22-12	4	13-7
Louisiana Tech	20-14	6	11-9
Western Kentucky	18-14	6	11-9
Middle Tennessee	17-15	6	11-9
Kennesaw State	21-14	7	10-10
Jacksonville State	15-17	7	10-10
New Mexico State	16-16	9	8-12
Missouri State	16-18	9	8-12
Florida International	15-17	9	8-12
UTEP	11-20	8	7-13
Delaware	10-21	11	6-14

Box score

Stat	Cal State Northridge Matadors	Delaware Blue Hens
Field goals	33-65	21-53
Field goal %	51	40
Three-pointers	11-23	10-30
Three-point %	48	33
Free throws	11-14	14-18
Free throw %	79	78
Rebounds	38	30
Offensive rebounds	13	9
Defensive rebounds	25	21
Assists	21	14
Steals	11	6
Blocks	6	7
Turnovers	9	15
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	4
Fast-break points	13	4
Points in the paint	36	18
Fouls	15	8
Largest lead	35	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	98	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-28Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-28Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-28Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-30Justyn Fernandez made Jumper.
2nd Half59-30Joshua O'Garro made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Brinson.
2nd Half61-30Joshua O'Garro made Layup. Assisted by Davius Loury.
2nd Half61-33Alex Kazanecki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Bliss.
2nd Half63-33Grady Lewis made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan Brinson.
2nd Half65-33Grady Lewis made Layup. Assisted by Larry Hughes II.
2nd Half65-35Justyn Fernandez made Jumper. Assisted by Christian Bliss.
2nd Half68-35Joshua O'Garro made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Brinson.
2nd Half68-37Jayden Taylor made Layup. Assisted by Christian Bliss.
2nd Half68-40Christian Bliss made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half70-40Joshua O'Garro made Layup.
2nd Half73-40Larry Hughes II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Davis.
2nd Half74-40Joshua O'Garro made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-42Macon Emory made Layup. Assisted by Justyn Fernandez.
2nd Half77-42Larry Hughes II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua O'Garro.
2nd Half77-43Christian Bliss made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-44Christian Bliss made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-47Christian Bliss made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justyn Fernandez.
2nd Half77-49Justyn Fernandez made Layup.
2nd Half77-52Justyn Fernandez made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half78-52Josiah Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-52Josiah Davis made Dunk. Assisted by Joshua O'Garro.
2nd Half80-53Christian Bliss made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-54Christian Bliss made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-54Mahmoud Fofana made Layup. Assisted by Davius Loury.
2nd Half82-55Macon Emory made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-56Macon Emory made Free Throw.
2nd Half84-56Mahmoud Fofana made Layup. Assisted by Larry Hughes II.
2nd Half84-59Tyler Houser made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Bliss.
2nd Half86-59James Evans Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half86-61Alex Kazanecki made Layup. Assisted by Brandon Baffone.
2nd Half88-61James Evans Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half88-62Tyler Houser made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-63Tyler Houser made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-64Alex McFadden made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-65Tyler Houser made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-66Alex McFadden made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Delaware Blue Hens, below favours Cal State Northridge Matadors.