NCAAB · Final

Colgate Raiders Defeat Lafayette Leopards 85-77

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Kirby Sports Center

Colgate Raiders 85, Lafayette Leopards 77, 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 Lafayette Leopards?

Colgate Raiders beat Lafayette Leopards 85-77 at Kirby Sports Center on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Colgate Raiders vs Lafayette Leopards?

Colgate Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup at the Kirby Sports Center, the Colgate Raiders secured an 85-77 victory over the Lafayette Leopards. This game was notable as it marked the end of a three-game losing streak for Colgate, while Lafayette continued to struggle, extending their own losing streak to four games. The Raiders improved their season record to 8-7, while the Leopards fell to 3-12.

Colgate's recent form had been mixed, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had averaged 75.7 points scored and allowed 73.0 points during this stretch. Their last five games included two wins and three losses, with an average of 74.4 points scored and 73.0 points allowed. In contrast, Lafayette's recent form had been less favorable, with a 2-8 record in their last ten games, averaging 69.8 points scored and 77.4 points allowed. Their last five games yielded a record of 1-4, with an average of 74.6 points scored and 81.8 points allowed.

At home, Lafayette had a record of 2-3, while they struggled on the road with an 0-5 record. Colgate, on the other hand, had a home record of 3-1 and an away record of 2-4, demonstrating a stronger performance in their home games.

The two teams had met earlier in the season, splitting their previous encounters with each team winning once. Lafayette had lost 67-90 at home on January 18, 2025, but they had also won 76-61 in their away matchup on February 1, 2025. This fixture continued the competitive nature of their rivalry.

In terms of player availability, the block did not provide specific details regarding injuries affecting either team, leaving the lineup intact for both sides. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Colgate favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The moneyline was at +240 for Lafayette and -298 for Colgate, indicating a strong expectation for a Colgate victory.

Conditions during the game were standard for a basketball matchup, held indoors at the Kirby Sports Center, which provided a controlled environment for both teams. Viewers were treated to a closely contested game, with Colgate's Caleb Williams and Jalen Cox contributing significantly to their scoring in the second half, including critical free throws that helped seal the victory.

Overall, this matchup showcased the challenges Lafayette is facing this season while highlighting Colgate's potential to bounce back from their recent struggles. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with Colgate aiming to maintain momentum and Lafayette seeking to turn their fortunes around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLG -6.5	146.5 o -110 / u -110	Colgate Raiders -298 · Lafayette Leopards +240

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Leaders

PointsMark Butler19Lafayette Leopards
AssistsRyan Pettit4Lafayette Leopards
ReboundsShareef Jackson8Lafayette Leopards
PointsJalen Cox29Colgate Raiders
AssistsAndrew Alekseyenko4Colgate Raiders
ReboundsSam Wright9Colgate Raiders

Recent form

Lafayette Leopards

Last 10: 2-8Streak L369.8 scored · 77.4 allowed per game2-3 at home

L81-95at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsDec 20
L67-81at Charlotte 49ersDec 19
L72-74at Pennsylvania QuakersDec 8
W79-71vs Mercyhurst LakersDec 6
L74-88vs Monmouth HawksNov 30
W55-37vs Ball State CardinalsNov 29
L63-76vs Le Moyne DolphinsNov 28
L70-74at Stonehill SkyhawksNov 21
L59-81at West Virginia MountaineersNov 18
L78-97vs Cornell Big RedNov 13

Colgate Raiders

Last 10: 5-5Streak L375.7 scored · 73 allowed per game2-4 away

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
L65-84at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 15

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	Lafayette Leopards
Field goals	27-57	26-54
Field goal %	47	48
Three-pointers	7-21	6-20
Three-point %	33	30
Free throws	24-33	19-28
Free throw %	73	68
Rebounds	36	33
Offensive rebounds	8	6
Defensive rebounds	28	27
Assists	13	12
Steals	3	5
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	10
Fast-break points	17	2
Points in the paint	36	34
Fouls	20	27
Largest lead	10	4
Lead changes	20	20
Time in front	61	26

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-46Mark Butler makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-49Caleb Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Bevilacqua assists)
2nd Half52-49Andrew Alekseyenko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-49Andrew Alekseyenko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-52Caleb Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ryan Pettit assists)
2nd Half55-52Jalen Cox makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half55-53Andrew Phillips makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-54Andrew Phillips makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-56Caleb Williams makes layup (Shareef Jackson assists)
2nd Half58-56Jalen Cox makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half58-58Shareef Jackson makes layup
2nd Half58-60Shareef Jackson makes 5-foot hook shot (Ryan Pettit assists)
2nd Half60-60Jalen Cox makes driving layup
2nd Half60-62Christian Humphrey-Rembert makes driving layup (Ryan Pettit assists)
2nd Half62-62Jalen Cox makes layup
2nd Half62-64Mark Butler makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half64-64Jalen Cox makes driving layup (Kyle Carlesimo assists)
2nd Half65-64Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half65-67Ryan Pettit makes 23-foot three point jumper (Andrew Phillips assists)
2nd Half66-67Ben Tweedy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-67Sam Wright makes layup (Ben Tweedy assists)
2nd Half68-69Luke Bevilacqua makes layup
2nd Half70-69Ben Tweedy makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half73-69Sam Wright makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kyle Carlesimo assists)
2nd Half73-70Shareef Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-70Jalen Cox makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half76-70Sam Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-70Sam Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-70Sam Wright makes layup (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half79-72Ryan Pettit makes driving layup
2nd Half79-73Ryan Pettit makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half80-73Josh Ahayere makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-74Caleb Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-75Caleb Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-75Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-75Jalen Cox makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-77Andrew Phillips makes driving layup
2nd Half83-77Kyle Carlesimo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-77Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-77Jalen Cox makes free throw 2 of 2