NCAAB · Final

Cornell Dominates Bucknell in Convincing Win

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Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Sojka Pavilion

Cornell Big Red 101, Bucknell Bison 72, 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 Cornell Big Red vs Bucknell Bison?

Cornell Big Red beat Bucknell Bison 101-72 at Sojka Pavilion on November 30, 2025.

Who was favored in Cornell Big Red vs Bucknell Bison?

Cornell Big Red were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Sojka Pavilion, the Cornell Big Red triumphed over the Bucknell Bison with a final score of 101-72. This game showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Cornell riding a four-game winning streak and Bucknell mired in a six-game losing streak. The victory further solidified Cornell's position as a formidable opponent, improving their record to 6-2 on the season, while Bucknell fell to 2-8.

Cornell's recent form has been impressive, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, averaging 93.2 points scored per game while allowing 81.3. Their last five games have seen them maintain a record of 4-1, with an average of 91.4 points scored and 78.2 points allowed. In contrast, Bucknell has struggled significantly, holding a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with an average of 68.0 points scored and 76.8 points allowed. They have particularly struggled in their last five games, going winless with an average of just 62.6 points scored and a concerning 81.6 points allowed.

When comparing home and away performances, Cornell has excelled at home with a perfect 6-0 record, while their away record stands at 1-3. Bucknell, on the other hand, has a home record of 2-3 and has struggled on the road with a 1-4 record. This home advantage for Cornell was evident in their performance against Bucknell.

In terms of previous encounters, this game marked another chapter in the ongoing rivalry, with Cornell continuing to assert dominance. The injury picture did not significantly impact either team for this fixture, allowing both to field their strongest lineups.

The market had priced Cornell as a clear favorite, reflecting their recent form and Bucknell's struggles. According to the betting lines provided by an unnamed sportsbook, Bucknell had a home win probability of 0.0, indicating a strong expectation of a Cornell victory.

The game conditions were favorable for an exciting matchup, with both teams eager to showcase their skills. Viewers were treated to a high-scoring affair, with Cornell's offensive prowess on full display. Key moments included Gioacchino Panzini's free throws that helped push Cornell's lead to 99-66, and Patrick O'Brien's dunk that briefly brought Bucknell closer at 99-68. However, Cornell maintained control throughout, ultimately sealing the game at 101-72.

This matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of the two programs, with Cornell looking to build on their recent success while Bucknell seeks to regroup after a challenging stretch.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	—	159.5 o -105 / u -115	Cornell Big Red -238 · Bucknell Bison +195

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Leaders

PointsAleksander Pachucki17Bucknell Bison
AssistsJosh Fulton3Bucknell Bison
ReboundsGrgur Brcic7Bucknell Bison
PointsCooper Noard17Cornell Big Red
AssistsJosh Baldwin6Cornell Big Red
ReboundsKaspar Sepp6Cornell Big Red

Recent form

Bucknell Bison

Last 10: 3-7Streak L668 scored · 76.8 allowed per game2-3 at home

L71-73vs Buffalo BullsNov 26
L66-71at Bowling Green FalconsNov 24
L49-97at St. John's Red StormNov 21
L50-84at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 18
L77-83vs Hofstra PrideNov 15
L63-73at Princeton TigersNov 12
W73-62at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 8
W78-70vs Delaware Blue HensNov 4
L77-83vs Navy MidshipmenMar 9
W76-72vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsMar 7

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 7-3Streak W493.2 scored · 81.3 allowed per game1-3 away

W114-70vs Misericordia CougarsNov 26
W95-94vs Colgate RaidersNov 21
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

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
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	Cornell Big Red	Bucknell Bison
Field goals	37-55	23-60
Field goal %	67	38
Three-pointers	20-32	7-26
Three-point %	63	27
Free throws	7-9	19-26
Free throw %	78	73
Rebounds	32	26
Offensive rebounds	4	13
Defensive rebounds	28	13
Assists	30	11
Steals	9	8
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	16	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	14
Fast-break points	13	4
Points in the paint	34	26
Fouls	21	14
Largest lead	33	3

How the scoring went

2nd Half61-43Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-44Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-44Jake Fiegen made Layup. Assisted by Ian Imegwu.
2nd Half63-46Jayden Williams made Layup.
2nd Half63-48Grgur Brcic made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half66-48Cooper Noard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Nix.
2nd Half68-48Cooper Noard made Layup. Assisted by Jake Fiegen.
2nd Half68-51Aleksander Pachucki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Fulton.
2nd Half70-51Jacob Beccles made Layup. Assisted by DJ Nix.
2nd Half70-52Josh Fulton made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-53Josh Fulton made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-56Aleksander Pachucki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Fulton.
2nd Half73-56Corbin Zentner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DaMaryon Fishburn.
2nd Half76-56Corbin Zentner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Nimani.
2nd Half77-56DaMaryon Fishburn made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-56DaMaryon Fishburn made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-57Jayden Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-58Jayden Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-58DaMaryon Fishburn made Layup. Assisted by Josh Baldwin.
2nd Half82-58Josh Baldwin made Layup. Assisted by Jake Fiegen.
2nd Half83-58Josh Baldwin made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-58Anthony Nimani made Layup. Assisted by Josh Baldwin.
2nd Half85-59Josh Fulton made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-60Josh Fulton made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-60Corbin Zentner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gioacchino Panzini.
2nd Half88-62Quin Berger made Jumper.
2nd Half91-62Anthony Nimani made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ian Imegwu.
2nd Half91-64Grgur Brcic made Dunk. Assisted by Josh Fulton.
2nd Half94-64Ian Imegwu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jax Abalos.
2nd Half97-64Gioacchino Panzini made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ian Imegwu.
2nd Half97-65Jacob Meachem made Free Throw.
2nd Half97-66Jacob Meachem made Free Throw.
2nd Half98-66Gioacchino Panzini made Free Throw.
2nd Half99-66Gioacchino Panzini made Free Throw.
2nd Half99-68Patrick O'Brien made Dunk. Assisted by Jacob Meachem.
2nd Half99-69Josh Fulton made Free Throw.
2nd Half99-70Josh Fulton made Free Throw.
2nd Half101-70AJ LaBeau made Jumper.
2nd Half101-71Patrick O'Brien made Free Throw.
2nd Half101-72Patrick O'Brien made Free Throw.