East Texas A&M Edges SE Louisiana in Close Contest
Monday, December 15, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · University Center
East Texas A&M Lions 70, SE Louisiana Lions 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won East Texas A&M Lions vs SE Louisiana Lions?
East Texas A&M Lions beat SE Louisiana Lions 70-69 at University Center on December 15, 2025.
Who was favored in East Texas A&M Lions vs SE Louisiana Lions?
SE Louisiana Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, East Texas A&M Lions narrowly defeated SE Louisiana Lions with a final score of 70-69 at the University Center on December 16, 2025. This victory marks East Texas A&M's third consecutive win over SE Louisiana in their recent meetings, having previously triumphed in both earlier encounters this season. The game showcased a fierce rivalry, with both teams fighting hard for every point.
The home team, SE Louisiana, entered the game with a record of 4-7, while East Texas A&M had a slightly better standing at 6-5. SE Louisiana's recent form showed a mixed bag, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a current winning streak of one. They averaged 65.3 points scored per game while allowing 68.6 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 68.8 points but allowed 70.0 points, indicating struggles on the defensive end.
In contrast, East Texas A&M had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak heading into this matchup. They averaged a higher 78.0 points scored per game, but also allowed 73.6 points. Their last five games reflected a scoring average of 70.8 points with a defensive average of 77.0 points, showing their offensive capability but also highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
At home, SE Louisiana had a record of 1-1, while East Texas A&M struggled on the road with a 2-5 record away from home. This game was crucial for both teams to improve their standings as they head deeper into the season.
The matchup was also notable for its betting lines, with DraftKings setting the spread at SE Louisiana -4.5 and a total of 137.5. The home moneyline was priced at -192.0, while East Texas A&M's moneyline was set at 160.0, reflecting the competitive nature of the game.
In terms of player performances, the second half was particularly thrilling, with multiple lead changes. Key moments included Gianni Hunt making a jumper to put East Texas A&M ahead 62-61, followed by a layup from Noah Pagotto, assisted by Hunt, extending their lead to 64-61. SE Louisiana responded with a three-point jumper from CJ Booker, tying the game at 64-64. Vinny Sigona then hit a three-pointer, giving East Texas A&M a 67-64 lead, but SE Louisiana fought back with a three-pointer from Peter Hemschemeier, narrowing the gap to 68-67.
The game reached its climax when Isaiah Gaines scored a jumper to put SE Louisiana ahead 69-68, but Ronnie Harrison sealed the victory for East Texas A&M with a jumper assisted by Damian Garcia, making the final score 70-69.
The conditions at the University Center were typical for a mid-December game, with a lively atmosphere as fans from both sides filled the stands, creating a competitive environment. The close scoreline and the back-and-forth nature of the game made it an exciting watch for fans and provided plenty of highlights.
Overall, this game highlighted the resilience of East Texas A&M as they overcame a challenging opponent in SE Louisiana, further establishing their dominance in this season's series. The game also underscored the ongoing struggles for SE Louisiana, who will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SELA -4.5 | 137.5 o -110 / u -110 | East Texas A&M Lions +160 · SE Louisiana Lions -192 |
Leaders
- PointsIsaiah Gaines17SE Louisiana Lions
- AssistsPeter Hemschemeier4SE Louisiana Lions
- ReboundsJeremy Elyzee9SE Louisiana Lions
- PointsRonnie Harrison16East Texas A&M Lions
- AssistsDamian Garcia5East Texas A&M Lions
- ReboundsRonnie Harrison9East Texas A&M Lions
Recent form
SE Louisiana Lions
Last 10: 4-6Streak W165.3 scored · 68.6 allowed per game1-1 at home
- W74-71at Houston Christian HuskiesDec 13
- L68-76vs Northwestern State DemonsDec 7
- W69-65at Navy MidshipmenNov 29
- W76-68at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 28
- L57-70at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 27
- W71-45vs William Carey CrusadersNov 20
- L68-75at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 15
- L60-70at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 11
- L52-58at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 8
- L58-88at Ole Miss RebelsNov 4
East Texas A&M Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak L178 scored · 73.6 allowed per game2-5 away
- L66-102at McNeese CowboysDec 13
- W75-68vs Central Arkansas BearsDec 7
- L59-83at UConn HuskiesDec 6
- W84-67at Army Black KnightsNov 25
- W70-65at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsNov 24
- W115-44vs Dallas Christian CrusadersNov 20
- L64-71at Rice OwlsNov 15
- L74-100at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 10
- L54-76at New Mexico LobosNov 6
- W119-60vs Arlington Baptist PatriotsNov 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | East Texas A&M Lions | SE Louisiana Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-51 | 24-58 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 10-21 | 8-21 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 38 |
| Free throws | 14-17 | 13-17 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 24 |
| Assists | 17 | 14 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 32 |
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 41 | 44 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half30-32Ronnie Harrison made Jumper. Assisted by Damian Garcia.
- 1st Half30-33CJ Booker made Free Throw.
- 1st Half31-33Vinny Sigona made Free Throw.
- 1st Half32-33Vinny Sigona made Free Throw.
- 1st Half33-33Vinny Sigona made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-33Vinny Sigona made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Taylor.
- 2nd Half38-33Josh Taylor made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half38-35Jeremy Elyzee made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Gaines.
- 2nd Half38-37Jeremy Elyzee made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-37Vinny Sigona made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-39Isaiah Gaines made Dunk. Assisted by Peter Hemschemeier.
- 2nd Half41-41Peter Hemschemeier made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-41Vinny Sigona made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half45-41Josh Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-41Josh Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-41Noah Pagotto made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damian Garcia.
- 2nd Half49-44Jalen Forrest made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Gaines.
- 2nd Half50-44Noah Pagotto made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-47CJ Booker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Gaines.
- 2nd Half53-47Damian Garcia made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex McCray.
- 2nd Half53-50Makhi Myles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by CJ Booker.
- 2nd Half53-51Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-52Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-53Jeremy Elyzee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-56Peter Hemschemeier made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Elyzee.
- 2nd Half55-56Noah Pagotto made Jumper. Assisted by Josh Taylor.
- 2nd Half55-58Jeremy Elyzee made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-58Gianni Hunt made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex McCray.
- 2nd Half58-60Ethan Pickett made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-60Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-60Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-61Isaiah Gaines made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-61Gianni Hunt made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-61Noah Pagotto made Layup. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half64-64CJ Booker made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-64Vinny Sigona made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half68-64Vinny Sigona made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-67Peter Hemschemeier made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Elyzee.
- 2nd Half68-69Isaiah Gaines made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-69Ronnie Harrison made Jumper. Assisted by Damian Garcia.
Win probability
Above the line favours SE Louisiana Lions, below favours East Texas A&M Lions.
Venue
- University CenterHammond, LA
- Attendance371
- OfficialsLucas Santos, Earl Lennie, Stephen Orkus Jr
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