NCAAB · Final

Hofstra Pride Defeats Bucknell Bison 83-77 in Close Contest

Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Sojka Pavilion

Hofstra Pride 83, Bucknell Bison 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Hofstra Pride vs Bucknell Bison?

Hofstra Pride beat Bucknell Bison 83-77 at Sojka Pavilion on November 14, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at Sojka Pavilion, the Hofstra Pride emerged victorious against the Bucknell Bison, winning 83-77. This game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, each entering the contest with a record of 2-2, and it was a crucial opportunity for both to gain momentum early in the season.

The Bison had been performing well overall, boasting a recent record of 8-2 in their last ten games, although they faced a setback with a loss to the Princeton Tigers just days before this matchup. Bucknell had averaged 75.7 points scored while allowing 68.0 points per game during this stretch. However, their home record stood at 4-1, indicating a strong performance at Sojka Pavilion prior to this game.

On the other side, Hofstra was coming off a win against the Molloy Lions, having scored a remarkable 95 points in that game. Their recent form was less consistent, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and an average of 69.8 points scored against 65.2 points allowed. The Pride's away record was notably weaker at 1-5, making their victory in this contest significant as they sought to improve their performance on the road.

The game unfolded with a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Hofstra's Victory Onuetu and Biggie Patterson were pivotal in the second half, contributing crucial free throws that helped to maintain their lead. A notable moment came when Achile Spadone made a three-point jumper, narrowing the gap for Bucknell but not enough to secure the win.

Both teams had faced injuries in the lead-up to this game, but specific details regarding player availability were not provided. The absence or presence of key players can often influence the dynamics of such matchups, and it would be interesting to see how each team adapts moving forward.

The market had priced the game with Hofstra favored to win, reflecting their recent performance and the struggles Bucknell faced in their last outing. However, with a home win probability of 0.0 for Bucknell, the odds were clearly stacked against them despite their home advantage.

As the game progressed, conditions inside Sojka Pavilion were electric, with fans supporting their home team. The atmosphere undoubtedly played a role in the intensity of the contest, as both teams fought hard for every point.

In conclusion, Hofstra's victory over Bucknell not only improves their record to 3-2 but also serves as a confidence booster as they look to build on this success. The Bison, despite the loss, will need to regroup and address their recent struggles to get back on track in their upcoming games.

Leaders

PointsAmon Dörries15Bucknell Bison
AssistsJayden Williams4Bucknell Bison
ReboundsAmon Dörries7Bucknell Bison
PointsPreston Edmead23Hofstra Pride
AssistsPreston Edmead5Hofstra Pride
ReboundsVictory Onuetu12Hofstra Pride

Recent form

Bucknell Bison

Last 10: 8-2Streak L175.7 scored · 68 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
W94-81at Holy Cross CrusadersMar 1
W70-67at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 27
W84-53vs Army Black KnightsFeb 23
W67-50vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 18
W75-69at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 15

Hofstra Pride

Last 10: 4-6Streak W169.8 scored · 65.2 allowed per game1-5 away

W95-61vs Molloy LionsNov 10
L73-81at Iona GaelsNov 8
L78-82at UCF KnightsNov 4
L60-65at Monmouth HawksMar 9
W77-55vs North Carolina A&T AggiesMar 7
W70-49vs North Carolina A&T AggiesMar 1
L56-59at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 28
W78-65at Delaware Blue HensFeb 22
L62-68vs Monmouth HawksFeb 21
L49-67at Hampton PiratesFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16
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	Hofstra Pride	Bucknell Bison
Field goals	26-57	25-59
Field goal %	46	42
Three-pointers	10-24	9-28
Three-point %	42	32
Free throws	21-32	18-21
Free throw %	66	86
Rebounds	33	35
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	23	24
Assists	15	13
Steals	9	7
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	12	17
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	26	12
Fast-break points	4	9
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	15	26
Largest lead	14	11

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-47Pat Curtin made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-47Preston Edmead made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-47Preston Edmead made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-47Preston Edmead made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-47Biggie Patterson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
2nd Half50-49Grgur Brcic made Dunk. Assisted by Brandon McCreesh.
2nd Half50-50Pat Curtin made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-51Pat Curtin made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-51Victory Onuetu made Jumper.
2nd Half52-53Jayden Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half55-53Preston Edmead made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Victory Onuetu.
2nd Half58-53German Plotnikov made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua DeCady.
2nd Half60-53Victory Onuetu made Layup. Assisted by Cruz Davis.
2nd Half60-56Ruot Bijiek made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Meachem.
2nd Half62-56Cruz Davis made Layup.
2nd Half64-56Cruz Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half66-56Biggie Patterson made Layup. Assisted by Victory Onuetu.
2nd Half66-58Amon Dörries made Jumper. Assisted by Aleksander Pachucki.
2nd Half68-58Preston Edmead made Jumper.
2nd Half70-58Biggie Patterson made Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
2nd Half71-58German Plotnikov made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-58German Plotnikov made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-61Amon Dörries made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jayden Williams.
2nd Half72-62Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-63Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-63Preston Edmead made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-65Amon Dörries made Layup.
2nd Half76-65Preston Edmead made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cruz Davis.
2nd Half78-65Victory Onuetu made Dunk. Assisted by Cruz Davis.
2nd Half78-68Jayden Williams made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half78-70Jayden Williams made Layup.
2nd Half78-71Jayden Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-72Amon Dörries made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-72Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-75Achile Spadone made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brandon McCreesh.
2nd Half80-75Biggie Patterson made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-75Biggie Patterson made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-75Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-75Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-77Ruot Bijiek made Layup.