Brown Bears Dominate Johnson & Wales Griffins 105-47
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center
Brown Bears 105, Johnson & Wales Griffins 47, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Johnson & Wales Griffins vs Brown Bears?
Brown Bears beat Johnson & Wales Griffins 105-47 at Pizzitola Sports Center on December 31, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Brown Bears triumphed over the Johnson & Wales Griffins with a final score of 105-47 at the Pizzitola Sports Center. This game showcased the Bears' offensive prowess, as they scored an impressive 105 points, significantly outpacing their recent scoring averages. The Bears entered the matchup with a home record of 3-1 and a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, averaging 72.0 points scored and allowing 63.3. Their last five games reflected a slight uptick in scoring, averaging 76.8 while holding opponents to 57.8 points per game.
In stark contrast, the Griffins struggled significantly, finishing their last three games with a record of 0-3 and an alarming average of just 55.0 points scored while allowing 106.7 points. Their away record stood at 0-3, and they had not managed to secure a win in their last five games, which included heavy losses, such as a 57-122 defeat against Central Connecticut Blue Devils. The Bears had previously faced the Griffins earlier in the season on January 5, 2025, winning decisively with a score of 98-57, and this latest encounter continued the trend of dominance.
The game was characterized by a series of scoring plays that emphasized the Bears' offensive capabilities. Notable moments in the second half included a driving layup by David Rochester, which contributed to the Bears reaching the century mark at 100 points. The scoring continued with Khalil Thompson making a layup and free throws that pushed the score to 102-45. Charlie O'Sullivan capped off the scoring with a 28-foot three-point jumper, bringing the final score to 105-47.
The conditions at the Pizzitola Sports Center were favorable for the Bears, who capitalized on their home court advantage. The Bears' recent form indicated a strong home performance, while the Griffins' struggles on the road were evident throughout the game. The Bears' ability to score efficiently and maintain a solid defense was a key factor in their victory.
As for the market, the home win probability was listed at 1.0, reflecting the Bears' strong position heading into the game. The odds provided by the market indicated a clear expectation of a Brown victory, and they delivered on that expectation in emphatic fashion.
Overall, this fixture was worth noting not only for the scoreline but also for the stark contrast in form between the two teams. The Bears demonstrated their capability to dominate, while the Griffins will need to reassess their strategy moving forward after another heavy defeat.
Leaders
- PointsLandon Lewis19Brown Bears
- AssistsJeremiah Jenkins6Brown Bears
- ReboundsJeremiah Jenkins10Brown Bears
- PointsAlvin Baez14Johnson & Wales Griffins
- AssistsKhalil Thompson3Johnson & Wales Griffins
- ReboundsAlvin Baez9Johnson & Wales Griffins
Recent form
Brown Bears
Last 10: 5-5Streak L172 scored · 63.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L79-86at Providence FriarsDec 10
- W115-34vs Elms BlazersDec 6
- W75-56vs Bryant BulldogsDec 6
- L56-66at Rhode Island RamsDec 3
- W59-47at New Hampshire WildcatsNov 26
- W58-53at Maine Black BearsNov 23
- L70-80at Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 20
- W68-49vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 19
- L63-72vs Hampton PiratesNov 15
- L77-90at Boston University TerriersNov 13
Johnson & Wales Griffins
Last 3: 0-3Streak L355 scored · 106.7 allowed per game0-3 away
- L57-122at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 30
- L57-98at Brown BearsJan 5
- L51-100at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 29
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
Box score
| Stat | Johnson & Wales Griffins | Brown Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-54 | 38-73 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 3-17 | 14-32 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 44 |
| Free throws | 8-9 | 15-23 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 54 |
| Offensive rebounds | 1 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 36 |
| Assists | 9 | 24 |
| Steals | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 44 |
| Fouls | 15 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 58 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half26-55Silas Sawtelle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half26-57Landon Lewis makes layup (N'famara Dabo assists)
- 2nd Half26-58Landon Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half26-59Landon Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half28-59Azariah Harrison makes 12-foot jumper (Khalil Thompson assists)
- 2nd Half28-61Landon Lewis makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half30-61Azariah Harrison makes layup (Dylan Hooter assists)
- 2nd Half30-63N'famara Dabo makes layup (Adrian Uchidiuno assists)
- 2nd Half30-64Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-65Charlie O'Sullivan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-66Charlie O'Sullivan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-66Silas Sawtelle makes layup
- 2nd Half32-67David Rochester makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-69Charlie O'Sullivan makes layup (David Rochester assists)
- 2nd Half34-69Omar Grullon makes layup (Alvin Baez assists)
- 2nd Half35-69Omar Grullon makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half35-71Wyatt DeGraaf makes 3-foot dunk (Charlie O'Sullivan assists)
- 2nd Half35-73Wyatt DeGraaf makes layup
- 2nd Half37-73Alvin Baez makes layup
- 2nd Half37-76Luke Paragon makes 25-foot three point jumper (Wyatt DeGraaf assists)
- 2nd Half37-79Luke Paragon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Langham assists)
- 2nd Half37-82Landon Lewis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Jenkins assists)
- 2nd Half37-84Isaiah Langham makes layup
- 2nd Half38-84Alvin Baez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-84Alvin Baez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-86Wyatt DeGraaf makes layup
- 2nd Half39-89Jonah Drezner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
- 2nd Half41-89Thomas Kaine makes layup (Mason Forbes assists)
- 2nd Half41-92Adrian Uchidiuno makes 26-foot three point jumper (Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson assists)
- 2nd Half41-94Charlie O'Sullivan makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half41-96Charlie O'Sullivan makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-96Khalil Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-96Khalil Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-98David Rochester makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-100Isaiah Langham makes layup
- 2nd Half45-100Khalil Thompson makes layup
- 2nd Half45-101David Rochester makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-102David Rochester makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-102Thomas Kaine makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-105Charlie O'Sullivan makes 28-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Brown Bears, below favours Johnson & Wales Griffins.
Venue
- Pizzitola Sports CenterProvidence, RI
- Attendance415
- OfficialsJawaan Williams, Tiger Womack, Justin Wallace
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