NCAAB · Final/2OT

Cornell Edges Colgate in Thrilling Double Overtime Finish

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Newman Arena

Cornell Big Red 95, Colgate Raiders 94, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Colgate Raiders vs Cornell Big Red?

Cornell Big Red beat Colgate Raiders 95-94 at Newman Arena on November 20, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup that went into double overtime, the Cornell Big Red narrowly defeated the Colgate Raiders with a final score of 95-94. This game showcased the competitive spirit and resilience of both teams, making it a must-watch for fans of college basketball.

Cornell entered the game with a home record of 3-2 and a strong recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They had been averaging an impressive 89.8 points per game while allowing 79.2 points. Their last game before facing Colgate was a victory against the Army Black Knights, where they won 86-73. The Big Red had a solid home performance, remaining undefeated at Newman Arena with a home record of 5-0.

On the other hand, Colgate came into the game with a 2-4 record for the season and a recent form of 4-6 in their last ten games, with a current streak of one win. The Raiders had been averaging 71.2 points per game while allowing 73.5 points. Their last outing was a hard-fought win against the Siena Saints, where they triumphed 72-69. However, Colgate struggled on the road, with a record of just 1-4 away from home.

The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on December 5, 2024, where Cornell emerged victorious with a score of 84-57. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup as Colgate sought to avenge that loss.

In terms of injuries, no specific players were mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their full rosters, which contributed to the competitive nature of the game.

The betting market indicated a strong favor towards Cornell, with their win probability set at 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory at home, according to the market provider.

As the game unfolded, fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The scoring plays in the second overtime highlighted the tension, with Cooper Noard making crucial free throws that brought Cornell to a 95-94 lead. Jalen Cox and Kyle Carlesimo also made significant contributions, showcasing their skills in clutch moments.

The conditions in Newman Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the atmosphere was electric as both teams fought for every point. The game exemplified the excitement of college basketball, where every possession mattered and the stakes were high.

Overall, this matchup between Cornell and Colgate not only provided a thrilling conclusion but also highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Cornell's ability to perform under pressure and Colgate's determination to compete made this game a memorable one in the early stages of the season.

Leaders

PointsCooper Noard27Cornell Big Red
AssistsJacob Beccles5Cornell Big Red
ReboundsJake Fiegen8Cornell Big Red
PointsJalen Cox24Colgate Raiders
AssistsJalen Cox6Colgate Raiders
ReboundsCooper Wright7Colgate Raiders

Recent form

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 7-3Streak W289.8 scored · 79.2 allowed per game5-0 at home

W86-73vs Army Black KnightsNov 19
W97-78at Lafayette LeopardsNov 13
L65-76at Illinois State RedbirdsNov 9
L102-110at Kent State Golden FlashesNov 8
L84-90at Yale BulldogsMar 16
W87-71vs Dartmouth Big GreenMar 15
W100-81vs Columbia LionsMar 8
W102-70vs Princeton TigersMar 2
W90-62vs Pennsylvania QuakersMar 1
W85-81at Brown BearsFeb 22

Colgate Raiders

Last 10: 4-6Streak W171.2 scored · 73.5 allowed per game1-4 away

W72-69at Siena SaintsNov 18
L65-84at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 15
W90-83vs Drexel DragonsNov 12
L65-68vs Northeastern HuskiesNov 7
L69-80at Michigan State SpartansNov 4
L62-72at American University EaglesMar 9
W84-55vs Army Black KnightsMar 7
L59-67vs American University EaglesMar 1
W81-73vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 27
L65-84at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 23

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
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11

Box score

Stat	Colgate Raiders	Cornell Big Red
Field goals	39-82	30-68
Field goal %	48	44
Three-pointers	6-23	11-32
Three-point %	26	34
Free throws	10-13	24-30
Free throw %	77	80
Rebounds	42	40
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	32	32
Assists	17	21
Steals	12	7
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	13	18
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	25	12
Fast-break points	26	22
Points in the paint	48	38
Fouls	22	17
Largest lead	5	7

How the scoring went

2nd Half63-59Jalen Cox made Layup.
2nd Half63-62DJ Nix made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mateen Rafiq.
2nd Half63-65Jake Fiegen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Beccles.
2nd Half65-65Kyle Carlesimo made Layup.
2nd Half67-65Jalen Cox made Layup.
2nd Half69-65Andrew Alekseyenko made Layup.
2nd Half69-66Kaspar Sepp made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-67Kaspar Sepp made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-67Jalen Cox made Layup. Assisted by Kyle Carlesimo.
2nd Half71-69Adam Hinton made Layup.
2nd Half73-69Brady Cummins made Layup. Assisted by Kyle Carlesimo.
2nd Half73-70Jake Fiegen made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-72Cooper Noard made Layup.
2nd Half74-72Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-72Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-75Cooper Noard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Beccles.
OT75-76Jake Fiegen made Free Throw.
OT75-77Jake Fiegen made Free Throw.
OT77-77Jalen Cox made Jumper.
OT77-78Josh Baldwin made Free Throw.
OT77-79Josh Baldwin made Free Throw.
OT79-79Kyle Carlesimo made Jumper.
OT79-80Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
OT79-81Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
OT81-81Andrew Alekseyenko made Layup.
OT81-83Cooper Noard made Layup. Assisted by Josh Baldwin.
OT83-83Jalen Cox made Layup.
2OT83-85Cooper Noard made Layup.
2OT85-85Andrew Alekseyenko made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Cox.
2OT85-87Jacob Beccles made Layup.
2OT88-87Kyle Carlesimo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Cox.
2OT88-89Josh Baldwin made Layup. Assisted by Cooper Noard.
2OT88-90Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2OT88-91Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2OT90-91Jalen Cox made Jumper.
2OT92-91Jalen Cox made Layup.
2OT94-91Kyle Carlesimo made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Cox.
2OT94-93Adam Hinton made Jumper.
2OT94-94Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2OT94-95Cooper Noard made Free Throw.