NCAAB · Final

Coastal Carolina Tops Saint Joseph's in Close Contest

Monday, December 22, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 68, Saint Joseph's Hawks 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Saint Joseph's Hawks?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers beat Saint Joseph's Hawks 68-62 at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena on December 22, 2025.

Who was favored in Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Saint Joseph's Hawks?

Saint Joseph's Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested game at the Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers edged out the Saint Joseph's Hawks with a final score of 68-62. This victory marks a significant achievement for Coastal Carolina, who improved their record to 9-6, while Saint Joseph's fell to 7-6. The matchup was notable as both teams were looking to bolster their standings in the NCAAB season, with Coastal Carolina coming off a recent win and Saint Joseph's aiming to maintain their home advantage.

Saint Joseph's entered the game with a home record of 7-5 and had shown solid form recently, winning six of their last ten games, including a victory against Delaware State Hornets just days prior. Their average points scored in the last ten games was 74.1, while they allowed an average of 71.6 points. However, their recent performance at home was strong, boasting a perfect 4-0 record in their last four home games. In their last five games, they averaged 69.4 points scored and 62.8 points allowed, showcasing a solid defensive effort.

On the other side, Coastal Carolina had a slightly better overall record of 8-6 before the game, with a 5-5 record in their last ten outings. They had recently snapped a two-game losing streak with a narrow win against Old Dominion Monarchs, scoring 76 points in that contest. The Chanticleers averaged 68.7 points scored and allowed 74.2 points over their last ten games, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities. Their away record stood at 4-5, which included a recent win, suggesting they were starting to find their rhythm on the road.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Saint Joseph's favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Saint Joseph's ability to perform at home, but the outcome of the game proved otherwise. The moneyline odds were -325 for Saint Joseph's and +260 for Coastal Carolina, reflecting the expectation that the Hawks would secure a win.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant players missing from either team, which meant both squads were likely at full strength for this important matchup. This factor could have contributed to the competitive nature of the game, as both teams brought their best lineups to the court.

The game itself unfolded with a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Coastal Carolina's Joshua Beadle made crucial free throws in the second half, extending their lead at key moments. Justice Ajogbor's tip-in layup and AJ Dancler's free throws were also pivotal in maintaining their advantage. Saint Joseph's attempted a comeback with Derek Simpson's layup, but it ultimately fell short as time expired.

The conditions in the arena were typical for a December night, with a charged atmosphere as fans rallied behind their teams. The matchup was not just about the numbers but also about the intensity and passion displayed by both teams on the court.

Overall, this game was significant for Coastal Carolina as they continue to build momentum in the season, while Saint Joseph's will need to regroup and refocus as they move forward. The outcome serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where any team can emerge victorious on a given night.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	JOES -7.5	144.5 o -108 / u -112	Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +260 · Saint Joseph's Hawks -325

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Leaders

PointsDerek Simpson18Saint Joseph's Hawks
AssistsAnthony Finkley5Saint Joseph's Hawks
ReboundsDasear Haskins9Saint Joseph's Hawks
PointsAJ Dancler21Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
AssistsRasheed Jones5Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
ReboundsAJ Dancler12Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Recent form

Saint Joseph's Hawks

Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.1 scored · 71.6 allowed per game4-0 at home

W67-51vs Delaware State HornetsDec 19
L63-71at Syracuse OrangeDec 12
W87-65vs Coppin State EaglesDec 10
W70-69at Temple OwlsDec 6
W60-58at Princeton TigersNov 30
W100-61vs Rutgers-Camden RUTGERS-CAMDENNov 26
L85-99at UNLV RebelsNov 21
L74-83at Pennsylvania QuakersNov 18
L59-94at Virginia Tech HokiesNov 13
W76-65vs Drexel DragonsNov 8

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W168.7 scored · 74.2 allowed per game4-5 away

W76-74at Old Dominion MonarchsDec 20
L49-67at App State MountaineersDec 18
L61-82at Grand Canyon LopesDec 14
W88-84at Winthrop EaglesDec 6
L78-85at South Carolina Upstate SpartansDec 4
W67-60vs Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 30
L42-94at Illinois State RedbirdsNov 23
W75-58at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 23
W84-64at Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 22
L67-74at Jacksonville State GamecocksNov 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Troy	22-12	-	12-6
South Alabama	21-12	1	11-7
Arkansas State	20-12	1	11-7
Texas State	19-13	1	11-7
Marshall	19-13	1	11-7
Coastal Carolina	19-13	1	11-7
App State	19-13	1	11-7
James Madison	18-15	3	9-9
Southern Miss	19-16	3	9-9
Georgia Southern	21-16	4	8-10
Old Dominion	12-21	5	7-11
Louisiana	11-22	5	7-11
Georgia State	10-22	5	7-11
UL Monroe	4-28	11	1-17
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	Coastal Carolina Chanticleers	Saint Joseph's Hawks
Field goals	26-59	23-65
Field goal %	44	35
Three-pointers	4-21	5-29
Three-point %	19	17
Free throws	12-17	11-14
Free throw %	71	79
Rebounds	41	37
Offensive rebounds	8	10
Defensive rebounds	33	27
Assists	13	10
Steals	6	5
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	11	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	13
Fast-break points	9	11
Points in the paint	32	34
Fouls	13	17
Largest lead	9	10
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	63	30

How the scoring went

2nd Half34-29Derek Simpson makes driving layup
2nd Half36-29Rasheed Jones makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half38-29Rasheed Jones makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (AJ Dancler assists)
2nd Half38-31Derek Simpson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half38-33Justice Ajogbor makes layup (Anthony Finkley assists)
2nd Half40-33Rasheed Jones makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Joshua Beadle assists)
2nd Half40-36Anthony Finkley makes 27-foot three point jumper (Khaafiq Myers assists)
2nd Half43-36AJ Dancler makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
2nd Half43-38Derek Simpson makes driving layup
2nd Half43-39Derek Simpson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-39AJ Dancler makes driving layup (Rasheed Jones assists)
2nd Half45-41Khaafiq Myers makes 14-foot floating jump shot (Austin Williford assists)
2nd Half45-43Dasear Haskins makes 6-foot dunk
2nd Half45-44Dasear Haskins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-45Dasear Haskins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-45DaJohn Craig makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rasheed Jones assists)
2nd Half48-47Khaafiq Myers makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half48-48Khaafiq Myers makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-48Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-48Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-48Rasheed Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (AJ Dancler assists)
2nd Half53-49Austin Williford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-50Austin Williford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-50Rasheed Jones makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half55-52Anthony Finkley makes layup
2nd Half57-52AJ Dancler makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half57-53Anthony Finkley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-55Justice Ajogbor makes 4-foot dunk (Anthony Finkley assists)
2nd Half59-55Joshua Beadle makes 13-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half62-55AJ Dancler makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rasheed Jones assists)
2nd Half62-56Anthony Finkley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-56AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-56Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Justice Ajogbor makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half65-58AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-58AJ Dancler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-60Derek Simpson makes layup (Khaafiq Myers assists)
2nd Half67-60AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-60AJ Dancler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-62Derek Simpson makes 0-foot tip in layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Saint Joseph's Hawks, below favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.