NCAAB · Final

Clemson Tigers Edge Cincinnati Bearcats in Close Contest

Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:10 PM ET · Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Clemson Tigers 68, Cincinnati Bearcats 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers beat Cincinnati Bearcats 68-65 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on December 21, 2025.

Who was favored in Cincinnati Bearcats vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Clemson Tigers secured a narrow victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats, finishing the game with a score of 68-65. The game took place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, where Clemson showcased their strong home record, now standing at 11-3 overall for the season.

Clemson entered the game with a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten outings, riding a two-game winning streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was an impressive 78.3 points per game, while they allowed an average of 69.4 points to their opponents. In their last five games, they maintained a record of 3-2, scoring an average of 75.6 points and allowing 67.4 points. Their home record was particularly strong, with a perfect 6-0 at home prior to this game.

On the other side, Cincinnati's recent form was slightly less favorable, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and a one-game winning streak leading into this contest. The Bearcats averaged 73.7 points scored while allowing 65.8 points during this period. Their last five games yielded a record of 2-3, with an average of 71.8 points scored and 67.2 points allowed. Notably, Cincinnati struggled in away games, holding a record of 0-2 before facing Clemson.

The odds for the game, provided by DraftKings, had Clemson favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The moneyline indicated Clemson at -185 and Cincinnati at +154, reflecting the market's confidence in the Tigers to secure the win.

Throughout the game, both teams exchanged leads, but it was Clemson who managed to hold on in the final moments. Key scoring plays included a series of free throws by Dillon Hunter, who contributed significantly to the Tigers' late-game scoring. Hunter made four crucial free throws in the closing minutes, helping to seal the victory for Clemson. Cincinnati's RJ Godfrey and Sencire Harris also made notable contributions, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Tigers' lead.

The game was played under competitive conditions, with both teams displaying resilience and skill. As the final buzzer sounded, Clemson's strong home performance and ability to execute in clutch moments were pivotal in their victory over Cincinnati. This win further solidified Clemson's position as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLEM -3.5	140.5 o -108 / u -112	Cincinnati Bearcats +154 · Clemson Tigers -185

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Leaders

PointsCarter Welling12Clemson Tigers
AssistsDillon Hunter4Clemson Tigers
ReboundsDillon Hunter7Clemson Tigers
PointsDay Day Thomas17Cincinnati Bearcats
AssistsJizzle James3Cincinnati Bearcats
ReboundsBaba Miller7Cincinnati Bearcats

Recent form

Clemson Tigers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W278.3 scored · 69.4 allowed per game6-0 at home

W68-61vs South Carolina GamecocksDec 17
W70-63vs Mercer BearsDec 13
L64-67at BYU CougarsDec 9
L84-90at Alabama Crimson TideDec 4
W92-56vs Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 29
W97-94at Georgia BulldogsNov 23
W70-67vs West Virginia MountaineersNov 21
W81-61vs North Alabama LionsNov 18
L74-79at Georgetown HoyasNov 15
W83-56vs Morehead State EaglesNov 12

Cincinnati Bearcats

Last 10: 6-4Streak W173.7 scored · 65.8 allowed per game0-2 away

W88-51vs Alabama State HornetsDec 18
L65-84at Georgia BulldogsDec 13
L74-79at Xavier MusketeersDec 6
W76-58vs Tarleton State TexansDec 2
L56-64vs Eastern Michigan EaglesNov 27
W94-67vs NJIT HighlandersNov 25
L64-74vs Louisville CardinalsNov 21
W72-55vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 16
W74-62vs Dayton FlyersNov 12
W74-64vs Georgia State PanthersNov 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Cincinnati Bearcats	Clemson Tigers
Field goals	22-58	24-50
Field goal %	38	48
Three-pointers	10-25	10-20
Three-point %	40	50
Free throws	11-15	10-14
Free throw %	73	71
Rebounds	36	27
Offensive rebounds	10	2
Defensive rebounds	26	25
Assists	9	15
Steals	5	6
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	12	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	9	6
Points in the paint	20	24
Fouls	13	12
Largest lead	0	27
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half21-40Sencire Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half21-41Jestin Porter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half21-42Jestin Porter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half24-42Day Day Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jizzle James assists)
2nd Half26-42Baba Miller makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half28-42Sencire Harris makes layup (Halvine Dzellat assists)
2nd Half29-42Sencire Harris makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half30-42Jizzle James makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-42Day Day Thomas makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half33-44Dillon Hunter makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half36-44Day Day Thomas makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half36-47Nick Davidson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jestin Porter assists)
2nd Half39-47Day Day Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half39-50Ace Buckner makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jestin Porter assists)
2nd Half39-52Ace Buckner makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half42-52Day Day Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jizzle James assists)
2nd Half42-54Ace Buckner makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half44-54Sencire Harris makes layup
2nd Half47-54Jalen Celestine makes 23-foot three point jumper (Day Day Thomas assists)
2nd Half47-56Ace Buckner makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half49-56Baba Miller makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half49-58RJ Godfrey makes layup (Ace Buckner assists)
2nd Half51-58Moustapha Thiam makes 8-foot jumper (Jizzle James assists)
2nd Half52-58Moustapha Thiam makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-58Moustapha Thiam makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half54-60RJ Godfrey makes layup (Nick Davidson assists)
2nd Half55-60Baba Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-60Baba Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-60Jizzle James makes layup
2nd Half58-62RJ Godfrey makes layup
2nd Half60-62Moustapha Thiam makes layup (Baba Miller assists)
2nd Half61-62Moustapha Thiam makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-64RJ Godfrey makes layup
2nd Half63-64Sencire Harris makes layup
2nd Half63-65Dillon Hunter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-66Dillon Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-66Jizzle James makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-66Jizzle James makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-67Dillon Hunter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-68Dillon Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2