NCAAB · Final

Colgate Raiders Defeat Army Black Knights 76-69

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Christl Arena

Colgate Raiders 76, Army Black Knights 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Colgate Raiders vs Army Black Knights?

Colgate Raiders beat Army Black Knights 76-69 at Christl Arena on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Colgate Raiders vs Army Black Knights?

Colgate Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Colgate Raiders emerged victorious against the Army Black Knights with a final score of 76-69 at Christl Arena. This game was particularly notable as it marked the third meeting between the two teams during the 2025 season, with Colgate now holding a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.

Both teams entered the game with similar recent form. The Black Knights had a record of 7-8 overall and were riding a four-game winning streak, having scored an average of 79.1 points per game while allowing 75.7. Their last five games showed an impressive record of 4-1, with an average of 84.8 points scored and 72.0 points allowed. In contrast, the Raiders, with an overall record of 8-7, had a recent record of 6-4, including a one-game winning streak. They averaged 77.7 points scored and 72.3 points allowed over their last ten games.

At home, Army had a record of 3-2, while Colgate's away record stood at 3-3. The Black Knights had shown resilience on their home court, but the Raiders managed to capitalize on their away game experience to secure the win.

In terms of previous meetings, the teams faced off earlier in the season on January 3, where Colgate won 71-59. The most recent clash before this game was on January 29, where Army triumphed 84-72. This back-and-forth rivalry added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup.

The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This contributed to a competitive atmosphere throughout the game.

As for the betting market, DraftKings had Colgate favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Colgate's ability to perform well on the road, as they were listed with a moneyline of -325, while Army was at +260.

The game conditions were typical for a winter evening in January, with a lively crowd at Christl Arena. Fans were treated to a display of skill and determination from both teams.

Key moments in the game included several crucial scoring plays in the second half. Jaxson Bell made significant contributions with free throws, while Ryan Curry hit a critical three-point jumper that kept the momentum in favor of Colgate. As the game progressed, the Raiders maintained their lead, with free throws from Brady Cummins and Ben Tweedy sealing the victory.

Overall, the matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Colgate successfully navigating the challenges posed by Army to secure a vital win.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLG -7.5	147.5 o -108 / u -112	Colgate Raiders -325 · Army Black Knights +260

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Leaders

PointsRyan Curry24Army Black Knights
AssistsRyan Curry7Army Black Knights
ReboundsTate Laczkowski8Army Black Knights
PointsSam Wright18Colgate Raiders
AssistsAndrew Alekseyenko7Colgate Raiders
ReboundsAndrew Alekseyenko11Colgate Raiders

Recent form

Army Black Knights

Last 10: 6-4Streak W479.1 scored · 75.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

W85-78at Lehigh Mountain HawksDec 31
W95-85vs Binghamton BearcatsDec 23
W63-60at UMBC RetrieversDec 12
W111-53vs Gallaudet BisonDec 7
L70-84vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 2
W81-78vs Manhattan JaspersNov 29
W81-73at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsNov 26
L67-84vs East Texas A&M LionsNov 25
L65-76at Marist Red FoxesNov 22
L73-86at Cornell Big RedNov 19

Colgate Raiders

Last 10: 6-4Streak W177.7 scored · 72.3 allowed per game3-3 away

W85-77at Lafayette LeopardsDec 31
L69-78vs Harvard CrimsonDec 28
L60-90at Florida GatorsDec 21
L77-85at St. Bonaventure BonniesDec 11
W94-50vs St. John Fisher CardinalsDec 6
W72-62vs Fordham RamsNov 30
W85-50vs SUNY Oneonta Red DragonsNov 29
W69-67at UAlbany Great DanesNov 29
L94-95at Cornell Big RedNov 21
W72-69at Siena SaintsNov 18

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Navy	26-8	-	17-1
Colgate	18-15	6	11-7
Lehigh	18-17	6	11-7
Boston University	17-17	7	10-8
American University	16-16	8	9-9
Loyola Maryland	12-20	9	8-10
Lafayette	11-21	9	8-10
Bucknell	10-23	11	6-12
Army	11-21	12	5-13
Holy Cross	11-22	12	5-13

Box score

Stat	Colgate Raiders	Army Black Knights
Field goals	26-58	23-55
Field goal %	45	42
Three-pointers	10-27	12-31
Three-point %	37	39
Free throws	14-16	11-20
Free throw %	88	55
Rebounds	33	34
Offensive rebounds	11	12
Defensive rebounds	22	22
Assists	17	18
Steals	5	3
Blocks	6	2
Turnovers	7	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	9
Fast-break points	0	6
Points in the paint	28	20
Fouls	16	16
Largest lead	12	3
Lead changes	17	17
Time in front	70	10

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-34Andrew Alekseyenko makes layup (Kyle Carlesimo assists)
2nd Half39-36Tate Laczkowski makes layup (Ryan Curry assists)
2nd Half39-38Kevin McCarthy makes layup
2nd Half42-38Kyle Carlesimo makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sam Wright assists)
2nd Half42-40Tate Laczkowski makes 4-foot hook shot (Jackson Furman assists)
2nd Half45-40Ben Tweedy makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
2nd Half45-43Ryan Curry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacen Holloway assists)
2nd Half47-43Sam Wright makes layup (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
2nd Half47-45Jacen Holloway makes layup (Ryan Curry assists)
2nd Half47-47Ryan Curry makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Jackson Furman assists)
2nd Half47-50Ryan Curry makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Tate Laczkowski assists)
2nd Half50-50Kyle Carlesimo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ethan Brown assists)
2nd Half52-50Ayomi Odetoyinbo makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Ben Tweedy assists)
2nd Half54-50Ben Tweedy makes driving layup
2nd Half56-50Ben Tweedy makes layup
2nd Half57-50Brady Cummins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-50Brady Cummins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-53Ryan Curry makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Bell assists)
2nd Half58-54Ryan Curry makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half58-55Ryan Curry makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half59-55Sam Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-55Sam Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-55Cooper Wright makes layup
2nd Half62-56Jackson Furman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-56Sam Wright makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half64-57Ryan Curry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Ryan Curry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-58Ben Tweedy makes layup (Cooper Wright assists)
2nd Half68-58Kyle Carlesimo makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half70-58Kyle Carlesimo makes 15-foot floating jump shot (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
2nd Half70-61Tate Laczkowski makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ryan Curry assists)
2nd Half70-62Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-63Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-66Ryan Curry makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half72-66Sam Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half72-69Jaxson Bell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ryan Curry assists)
2nd Half73-69Brady Cummins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-69Brady Cummins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-69Ben Tweedy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-69Ben Tweedy makes free throw 2 of 2