Columbia Lions Edge North Florida Ospreys in Close Contest
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · UNF Arena
Columbia Lions 90, North Florida Ospreys 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won Columbia Lions vs North Florida Ospreys?
Columbia Lions beat North Florida Ospreys 90-82 at UNF Arena on December 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Columbia Lions vs North Florida Ospreys?
Columbia Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Columbia Lions defeated the North Florida Ospreys with a final score of 90-82 at UNF Arena. This game showcased a stark contrast in the recent forms of both teams, with Columbia entering the game with a solid away record of 10-3, while North Florida struggled at 2-11 overall. Columbia's performance was bolstered by a strong offensive display, averaging 80.9 points per game in their last ten outings, compared to North Florida's average of 81.5 points but with a concerning average of 88.0 points allowed.
The Ospreys have faced significant challenges recently, losing their last five games, with their most recent defeat coming against the Miami Hurricanes, where they fell 67-105. In their last ten games, North Florida recorded a disappointing 2-8, with their scoring average dropping to 67.8 points in the last five games while allowing an average of 96.6 points. In contrast, Columbia, despite losing their last two games, had an 8-2 record in their previous ten contests, demonstrating their ability to score effectively while allowing only 66.5 points on average.
At home, North Florida has struggled, holding a record of 2-2, but has not won any of their last six away games. Columbia, on the other hand, has excelled on the road with a 2-2 away record and a perfect 6-0 at home, illustrating their capability to perform well in various settings.
The matchup also featured a notable injury picture, but the block did not provide specific details on player absences or their impact on the game. However, the betting market reflected Columbia's strength, with DraftKings setting the spread at 11.5 points in favor of the Lions, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 162.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair was anticipated.
Conditions during the game were conducive to scoring, and viewers were treated to several key plays in the second half that highlighted the competitive nature of the contest. Notable scoring plays included free throws from Miles Franklin and Blair Thompson, as well as a crucial layup from Kenny Noland that extended Columbia's lead. The game saw Columbia maintaining their advantage through effective free-throw shooting and timely three-pointers, including a significant shot from Kamrin Oriol.
Overall, the fixture was worth watching due to the contrasting forms of the teams, the competitive nature of the game, and the strategic plays that unfolded, culminating in a hard-fought victory for Columbia.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | COLU -11.5 | 162.5 o -112 / u -108 | Columbia Lions -850 · North Florida Ospreys +575 |
Leaders
- PointsKamrin Oriol24North Florida Ospreys
- AssistsKamrin Oriol5North Florida Ospreys
- ReboundsDevin Hines8North Florida Ospreys
- PointsKenny Noland27Columbia Lions
- AssistsConnor Igoe6Columbia Lions
- ReboundsConnor Igoe9Columbia Lions
Recent form
North Florida Ospreys
Last 10: 2-8Streak L581.5 scored · 88 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L67-105at Miami HurricanesDec 21
- L90-113at Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 18
- L61-84at Dayton FlyersDec 14
- L58-109at Gonzaga BulldogsDec 8
- L63-72vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsDec 3
- W111-67vs Trinity College of Jacksonville EaglesNov 29
- L82-85vs Prairie View A&M PanthersNov 23
- L83-92at Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 23
- L78-86at Wofford TerriersNov 20
- W122-67vs New College Mighty BanyansNov 15
Columbia Lions
Last 10: 8-2Streak L280.9 scored · 66.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- L56-74at California Golden BearsDec 21
- L73-77at Stony Brook SeawolvesDec 10
- W93-65vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 6
- W72-70vs Hofstra PrideDec 4
- W92-44vs Sarah Lawrence GryphonsNov 29
- W106-77at Fairfield StagsNov 27
- W95-70vs Longwood LancersNov 23
- W82-67at Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 21
- W54-49vs Boston University TerriersNov 19
- W86-72vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 14
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Austin Peay | 22-9 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 22-12 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Queens University | 21-14 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Lipscomb | 19-13 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| West Georgia | 15-17 | 6 | 8-10 |
| Bellarmine | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Jacksonville | 12-20 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Stetson | 12-21 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 11-21 | 7 | 7-11 |
| North Florida | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| North Alabama | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Columbia Lions | North Florida Ospreys |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-55 | 30-65 |
| Field goal % | 58 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 9-20 | 11-29 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 38 |
| Free throws | 17-21 | 11-12 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 92 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 20 |
| Assists | 18 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 25 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 30 |
| Fouls | 12 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 62 | 31 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-50Dalton Gayman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-50Ryan Soulis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mason Ritter assists)
- 2nd Half55-50Ryan Soulis makes 4-foot dunk (Kenny Noland assists)
- 2nd Half55-52Nestor Dyachok makes layup (Devin Hines assists)
- 2nd Half55-54Devin Hines makes layup
- 2nd Half57-54Miles Franklin makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half57-56BJ Plummer makes layup (Kent Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half59-56Connor Igoe makes layup (Hampton Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half61-56Miles Franklin makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half61-57Kent Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Kent Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-58Connor Igoe makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half63-60Mason Lee makes layup (Kent Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half65-60Gerard O'Keefe makes 9-foot jumper (Miles Franklin assists)
- 2nd Half68-60Kenny Noland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Connor Igoe assists)
- 2nd Half68-63Kent Jackson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Devin Hines assists)
- 2nd Half68-65Kamrin Oriol makes layup
- 2nd Half70-65Kenny Noland makes layup
- 2nd Half70-67Devin Hines makes layup
- 2nd Half70-69Kamrin Oriol makes layup (Mason Lee assists)
- 2nd Half71-69Kenny Noland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-69Miles Franklin makes layup
- 2nd Half75-69Blair Thompson makes layup (Kenny Noland assists)
- 2nd Half77-69Kenny Noland makes layup (Ryan Soulis assists)
- 2nd Half77-72Kent Jackson makes 29-foot three point jumper (Kamrin Oriol assists)
- 2nd Half78-72Miles Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-72Miles Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-72Miles Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-72Miles Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-75Kamrin Oriol makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half81-76Kamrin Oriol makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half82-76Miles Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-76Miles Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-76Blair Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-76Kenny Noland makes layup (Connor Igoe assists)
- 2nd Half86-79Kent Jackson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kamrin Oriol assists)
- 2nd Half88-79Miles Franklin makes 3-foot dunk (Kenny Noland assists)
- 2nd Half88-82Kamrin Oriol makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half89-82Kenny Noland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-82Kenny Noland makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours North Florida Ospreys, below favours Columbia Lions.
Venue
- UNF ArenaJacksonville, FL
- Attendance1169
- OfficialsKenny Totten, Landen Cammack, Jordan Conley
Elsewhere
- Carson Crawford, No. 46 in '27 class, commits to Arizona St.
- Tennessee's Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, out at least 6 months
- Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
- Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
- Michigan 5-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. (knee) to miss season
- With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond