NCAAB · Final

Northern Kentucky Defeats Eastern Kentucky 82-71

Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Truist Arena

Northern Kentucky Norse 82, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Northern Kentucky Norse?

Northern Kentucky Norse beat Eastern Kentucky Colonels 82-71 at Truist Arena on November 24, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at Truist Arena, the Northern Kentucky Norse secured a solid victory over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels with a final score of 82-71. This win highlights Northern Kentucky's strong home performance, improving their record to 5-0 at home this season. The Norse have been in impressive form, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They have averaged 83.6 points per game while allowing 74.1 points during this stretch, showcasing their offensive prowess and ability to outscore opponents.

On the other side, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels have struggled significantly this season, now holding a record of 1-5 away from home and a disappointing 1-5 overall. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, as they have lost their last four games and have a 3-7 record over their last ten outings, averaging 77.2 points scored and 78.2 points allowed. This latest defeat continues a troubling trend for the Colonels, who have struggled to find consistent scoring and defensive stability.

The matchup between these two teams is noteworthy not only for the contrasting records but also for the implications it has on their respective seasons. Northern Kentucky has shown they can perform well at home, while Eastern Kentucky's road struggles have been evident throughout the season. The Norse's ability to maintain a high-scoring average at home has made them a formidable opponent, and this game was no exception.

In terms of the betting market, DraftKings had Northern Kentucky favored by 5.5 points, reflecting their strong home record and recent form. The odds indicated a clear expectation for the Norse to win, which they fulfilled convincingly.

The game conditions at Truist Arena were favorable for a competitive matchup, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early. Northern Kentucky's offense was highlighted by key plays, including a series of scoring runs that helped them maintain control throughout the game. Notable moments included a layup by Yvens Paul and a dunk by Jayden Harris, which contributed to the Norse's scoring efforts in the second half.

As the game progressed, Northern Kentucky's lead remained intact, with late free throws from Tae Dozier and a three-point jumper from MJ Williams solidifying their victory. The final quarter saw Eastern Kentucky attempt to close the gap, but their efforts fell short as Northern Kentucky's defense held firm.

In summary, the matchup between Northern Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky showcased the Norse's dominance at home and the Colonels' ongoing struggles. With this victory, Northern Kentucky continues to build momentum as they look to solidify their position in the league, while Eastern Kentucky will need to regroup and address their performance issues moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NKU -5.5	—	Eastern Kentucky Colonels — · Northern Kentucky Norse —

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Leaders

PointsDan Gherezgher19Northern Kentucky Norse
AssistsDan Gherezgher4Northern Kentucky Norse
ReboundsLJ Wells11Northern Kentucky Norse
PointsTurner Buttry20Eastern Kentucky Colonels
AssistsMJ Williams3Eastern Kentucky Colonels
ReboundsYvens Paul9Eastern Kentucky Colonels

Recent form

Northern Kentucky Norse

Last 10: 7-3Streak W283.6 scored · 74.1 allowed per game5-0 at home

W90-66at Central Michigan ChippewasNov 21
W101-73vs Cumberlands PatriotsNov 16
L63-75at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 13
L56-95at Tennessee VolunteersNov 8
W126-69vs Cincinnati Clermont CougarsNov 4
L63-68at Cleveland State VikingsMar 7
W99-75vs Detroit Mercy TitansMar 5
W88-79vs Youngstown State PenguinsMar 1
W79-74at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 28
W71-67vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 23

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

Last 10: 3-7Streak L477.2 scored · 78.2 allowed per game1-5 away

L83-95vs Mercer BearsNov 22
L78-93at Kent State Golden FlashesNov 19
L62-92at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 13
L79-87vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersNov 11
W122-60vs Midway EaglesNov 7
L67-78at Jacksonville DolphinsMar 4
W86-81at North Florida OspreysFeb 27
L55-59at Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 25
L74-80at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 20
W66-57vs Lipscomb BisonsFeb 19

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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
Wright State	23-12	-	15-5
Robert Morris	22-11	2	13-7
Green Bay	18-15	3	12-8
Detroit Mercy	17-15	3	12-8
Oakland	16-16	3	12-8
Purdue Fort Wayne	17-15	4	11-9
Northern Kentucky	20-14	5	10-10
Youngstown State	15-17	7	8-12
Milwaukee	12-20	7	8-12
Cleveland State	11-22	9	6-14
IU Indianapolis	7-25	12	3-17

Box score

Stat	Eastern Kentucky Colonels	Northern Kentucky Norse
Field goals	25-60	27-59
Field goal %	42	46
Three-pointers	9-33	10-30
Three-point %	27	33
Free throws	12-19	18-21
Free throw %	63	86
Rebounds	35	34
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	23	25
Assists	6	12
Steals	6	9
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	17	15
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	17	18
Largest lead	3	16

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-46Addison Archer made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-47Addison Archer made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-47Yvens Paul made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half44-49Tae Dozier made Layup. Assisted by LJ Wells.
2nd Half46-49Turner Buttry made Jumper.
2nd Half47-49Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-51LJ Wells made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half47-52LJ Wells made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-52Jayden Harris made Dunk.
2nd Half49-54LJ Wells made Jumper.
2nd Half51-54Jayden Harris made Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Holt.
2nd Half51-57Dan Gherezgher made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half52-57Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-57Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-59LJ Wells made Jumper. Assisted by Ethan Elliott.
2nd Half55-59Turner Buttry made Jumper.
2nd Half56-59Jackson Holt made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-59Jackson Holt made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-61Kael Robinson made Jumper.
2nd Half57-64Dan Gherezgher made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half59-64Jayden Harris made Jumper.
2nd Half59-65Donovan Oday made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-66Donovan Oday made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-66Juan Cranford Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-67Donovan Oday made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-68Donovan Oday made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-68MJ Williams made Layup.
2nd Half62-71Kael Robinson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Oday.
2nd Half62-74Dan Gherezgher made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Oday.
2nd Half62-75Donovan Oday made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-76Donovan Oday made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-78Kael Robinson made Dunk. Assisted by Dan Gherezgher.
2nd Half64-78Yvens Paul made Layup.
2nd Half66-78Jayden Harris made Dunk. Assisted by Juan Cranford Jr..
2nd Half67-78Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-78Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-79Tae Dozier made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-81LJ Wells made Dunk.
2nd Half71-81MJ Williams made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half71-82Tae Dozier made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Northern Kentucky Norse, below favours Eastern Kentucky Colonels.