NCAAB · Final

East Tennessee State Edges North Alabama in Close Contest

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 78, North Alabama Lions 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs North Alabama Lions?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat North Alabama Lions 78-74 at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall on November 15, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at the CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers narrowly defeated the North Alabama Lions with a final score of 78-74. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with East Tennessee State improving their record to 4-1 while North Alabama fell to 2-3.

East Tennessee State entered the game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. They averaged 71.7 points scored and allowed 64.8 points during this stretch. Their last game was a victory against the Northern Kentucky Norse, where they won 75-63 on November 13. The Buccaneers had a strong showing at home, with a home record of 4-1, but struggled slightly on the road with an away record of 2-3.

On the other hand, North Alabama had a solid recent form of 7-3 in their last ten games, with a current winning streak of two. They averaged 78.2 points scored and allowed 73.2 points during this period. Their most recent victory was against the Northwestern State Demons, where they triumphed 87-83 on November 12. North Alabama has been particularly strong at home, boasting a perfect home record of 6-0, but faced challenges away with an away record of 1-3.

The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the second half, Kevin de Kovachich initiated a comeback for East Tennessee State with a three-point jumper, bringing the score to 66-72. Maki Johnson followed suit with another three-pointer, narrowing the gap to 69-72. Cam Morris III's layup further closed the distance to 71-72. Brian Taylor II then hit a crucial three-pointer, shifting the lead to 74-72 in favor of East Tennessee State. Morris III continued to shine with a dunk, extending the lead to 76-72. North Alabama's Donte Bacchus responded with a layup, making it 76-74, but Jaylen Smith's free throws sealed the victory for East Tennessee State at 78-74.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a factor in the dynamics of a game. The conditions for the match were not detailed in the block; however, the venue's atmosphere likely played a role in the intensity of the competition.

The betting market had North Alabama as the underdog, with a home win probability of 0.0, indicating that East Tennessee State was favored to win the matchup according to the odds provider. This aligns with the Buccaneers' stronger overall record and recent form.

Overall, this fixture was a testament to the competitive nature of college basketball, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. Fans can look forward to how both teams will adapt and respond in their upcoming games.

Leaders

PointsDonte Bacchus19North Alabama Lions
AssistsDallas Howell4North Alabama Lions
ReboundsCorneilous Williams12North Alabama Lions
PointsJaylen Smith14East Tennessee State Buccaneers
AssistsJaylen Smith6East Tennessee State Buccaneers
ReboundsBrian Taylor II5East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Recent form

North Alabama Lions

Last 10: 7-3Streak W278.2 scored · 73.2 allowed per game6-0 at home

W87-83vs Northwestern State DemonsNov 12
W90-84vs Lane College DragonsNov 8
L62-86at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 6
L65-76at Lipscomb BisonsMar 9
W78-63vs Jacksonville DolphinsMar 7
W90-64vs Austin Peay GovernorsMar 4
W74-69vs Queens University RoyalsFeb 27
W93-70at Central Arkansas BearsFeb 25
L63-75at Lipscomb BisonsFeb 21
W80-62vs West Georgia WolvesFeb 19

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W171.7 scored · 64.8 allowed per game2-3 away

W75-63vs Northern Kentucky NorseNov 13
L64-68at Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 8
W102-50vs Converse ValkyriesNov 5
L60-72vs Wofford TerriersMar 8
W81-66at The Citadel BulldogsMar 1
W59-58vs Mercer BearsFeb 26
W73-68at Wofford TerriersFeb 22
W65-49vs UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 20
L71-78at Chattanooga MocsFeb 16
L67-76at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 12

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13

Box score

Stat	East Tennessee State Buccaneers	North Alabama Lions
Field goals	30-63	24-55
Field goal %	48	44
Three-pointers	10-28	9-22
Three-point %	36	41
Free throws	8-14	17-21
Free throw %	57	81
Rebounds	30	39
Offensive rebounds	8	11
Defensive rebounds	22	28
Assists	16	11
Steals	12	4
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	7	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	21	10
Fast-break points	16	7
Points in the paint	36	28
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	4	18
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	0

How the scoring went

1st Half31-43Brayden Crump made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Allen Strothers.
1st Half31-46Canin Jefferson made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half31-49Dallas Howell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donte Bacchus.
2nd Half33-49Jordan McCullum made Jumper.
2nd Half35-49Jordan McCullum made Dunk.
2nd Half37-49Brian Taylor II made Layup. Assisted by Jordan McCullum.
2nd Half38-49Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-51Donte Bacchus made Layup.
2nd Half38-52Canin Jefferson made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-53Canin Jefferson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-53Jaylen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Sisk.
2nd Half43-53Gabe Sisk made Layup. Assisted by Brayden Crump.
2nd Half43-55Donte Bacchus made Layup.
2nd Half45-55Cam Morris III made Dunk. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half45-57Donte Bacchus made Jumper.
2nd Half47-57Jordan McCullum made Layup.
2nd Half50-57Jaylen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brian Taylor II.
2nd Half53-57Jaylen Smith made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half53-58Corneilous Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-58Gabe Sisk made Layup.
2nd Half55-61Dallas Howell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braylon Patton.
2nd Half56-61Allen Strothers made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-63Corneilous Williams made Dunk. Assisted by Dallas Howell.
2nd Half56-64Canin Jefferson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-65Canin Jefferson made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-65Jaylen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam Morris III.
2nd Half62-65Maki Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half62-66Dallas Howell made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-67Dallas Howell made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-67Brian Taylor II made Layup.
2nd Half64-69Corneilous Williams made Dunk. Assisted by Canin Jefferson.
2nd Half66-69Blake Barkley made Layup.
2nd Half66-72Kevin de Kovachich made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Howell.
2nd Half69-72Maki Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half71-72Cam Morris III made Layup. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half74-72Brian Taylor II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half76-72Cam Morris III made Dunk. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half76-74Donte Bacchus made Layup. Assisted by Kevin de Kovachich.
2nd Half77-74Jaylen Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-74Jaylen Smith made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours North Alabama Lions, below favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers.