NCAAB · Final

Presbyterian Edges East Tennessee State in Close Contest

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Templeton Center

Presbyterian Blue Hose 68, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 64, 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 Presbyterian Blue Hose?

Presbyterian Blue Hose beat East Tennessee State Buccaneers 68-64 at Templeton Center on November 8, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Presbyterian Blue Hose defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 68-64 at the Templeton Center. This victory marked an important moment for Presbyterian, who improved their record to 2-1 for the season, while East Tennessee State fell to 1-1. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Presbyterian demonstrating resilience and tactical execution in the closing moments.

Presbyterian entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten outings, and they were riding a one-game winning streak after a decisive 105-76 victory against the Bluefield Ramblin' Rams just days prior. Their scoring average over those ten games stood at 74.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 69.9 points. At home, they had a record of 3-2, showing a solid performance in front of their fans.

On the other hand, East Tennessee State had a strong recent form as well, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, with a one-game winning streak following a commanding 102-50 win over the Converse Valkyries. They averaged 70.6 points scored per game while allowing only 63.1 points. Their away record was 3-2, indicating their capability to compete on the road.

The matchup between these two teams was particularly interesting as it featured contrasting styles and recent performances. Presbyterian's ability to score heavily was evident in their last game, while East Tennessee State's strong defensive record suggested a battle between offense and defense.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but the current form of both teams suggested that this game would be competitive. The injury status of players was not mentioned, indicating that both teams likely fielded their best rosters for this matchup.

The market had priced Presbyterian as the favorites in this contest, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory on their home court. This confidence was well-placed as they managed to hold off East Tennessee State in the final moments of the game.

The conditions in the Templeton Center were conducive to a lively atmosphere, with fans supporting their home team. The game featured several key scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of the competition. Notably, Jaylen Peterson contributed significantly with a jumper and free throws that helped maintain Presbyterian's lead late in the game. Additionally, Carl Parrish's free throws were crucial in extending the Blue Hose's advantage, while East Tennessee State's Brian Taylor II and Jordan McCullum made notable efforts to keep the game close.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination from both sides, making it an engaging experience for fans of college basketball. The final score of 68-64 underscored the competitive nature of the fixture, with Presbyterian managing to edge out their opponents in a game that could have swung either way.

Leaders

PointsCarl Parrish17Presbyterian Blue Hose
AssistsTriston Wilson4Presbyterian Blue Hose
ReboundsJonah Pierce13Presbyterian Blue Hose
PointsCam Morris III17East Tennessee State Buccaneers
AssistsJaylen Smith3East Tennessee State Buccaneers
ReboundsJordan McCullum6East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Recent form

Presbyterian Blue Hose

Last 10: 6-4Streak W174 scored · 69.9 allowed per game3-2 at home

W105-76vs Bluefield Ramblin' RamsNov 5
L55-76vs Navy MidshipmenNov 4
L69-74at Radford HighlandersMar 7
W68-57vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsMar 1
W64-59at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 26
W80-73at Radford HighlandersFeb 22
L77-81vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 20
W77-68at Longwood LancersFeb 15
L70-71at Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 13
W75-64vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansFeb 6

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W170.6 scored · 63.1 allowed per game3-2 away

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
W66-59vs Samford BulldogsFeb 8
W62-55at VMI KeydetsFeb 5

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
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15

Box score

Stat	East Tennessee State Buccaneers	Presbyterian Blue Hose
Field goals	21-55	21-48
Field goal %	38	44
Three-pointers	6-26	7-17
Three-point %	23	41
Free throws	16-21	19-26
Free throw %	76	73
Rebounds	32	34
Offensive rebounds	13	11
Defensive rebounds	19	23
Assists	8	13
Steals	8	5
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	12	16
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	7
Fast-break points	3	7
Points in the paint	26	28
Fouls	21	17
Largest lead	6	13

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-36Jonah Pierce made Layup. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
2nd Half34-36Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-36Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-36Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-36Blake Barkley made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-38Jonah Pierce made Layup. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
2nd Half40-38Blake Barkley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brian Taylor II.
2nd Half42-38Brian Taylor II made Dunk.
2nd Half42-41Josh Pickett made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
2nd Half42-44Josh Pickett made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Iverson King.
2nd Half43-44Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-44Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-44Cam Morris III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Smith.
2nd Half47-46Carl Parrish made Layup. Assisted by Erik Taylor.
2nd Half49-46Cam Morris III made Layup.
2nd Half50-46Cam Morris III made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-48Carl Parrish made Jumper.
2nd Half50-49Carl Parrish made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-49Brian Taylor II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Blake Barkley.
2nd Half55-49Brian Taylor II made Jumper.
2nd Half55-51Jonah Pierce made Dunk.
2nd Half55-52Carl Parrish made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-53Triston Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-54Triston Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-54Brayden Crump made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brian Taylor II.
2nd Half58-55Iverson King made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-56Iverson King made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-57Iverson King made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-57Cam Morris III made Layup. Assisted by Blake Barkley.
2nd Half60-60Josh Pickett made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carl Parrish.
2nd Half60-61Jonah Pierce made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-62Iverson King made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-64Jaylen Peterson made Jumper.
2nd Half60-65Jaylen Peterson made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-65Brian Taylor II made Layup.
2nd Half62-66Carl Parrish made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-67Carl Parrish made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-67Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-67Jordan McCullum made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-68Erik Taylor made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Presbyterian Blue Hose, below favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers.