NCAAB · Final

UNC Asheville Defeats Kentucky Christian 83-73

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Kimmel Arena

UNC Asheville Bulldogs 83, Kentucky Christian Knights 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Kentucky Christian Knights vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs?

UNC Asheville Bulldogs beat Kentucky Christian Knights 83-73 at Kimmel Arena on December 16, 2025.

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs secured a solid victory against the Kentucky Christian Knights, finishing the game with a score of 83-73. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Bulldogs' ability to bounce back from a recent losing streak, while the Knights continued to struggle, extending their losing run.

In terms of recent form, UNC Asheville entered the game with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they had lost their last three matches prior to this contest. Their scoring average stood at 75.5 points per game while allowing 74.3 points to their opponents. In contrast, Kentucky Christian was on a six-game losing streak, with an average of just 54.8 points scored per game and a staggering 102.7 points allowed. This disparity in performance set the stage for a competitive encounter at Kimmel Arena.

At home, the Bulldogs had a record of 4-3, while the Knights struggled significantly on the road, holding an 0-6 record away from home. This home-court advantage was evident as UNC Asheville looked to capitalize on their familiar surroundings.

The game unfolded with a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Bulldogs' offensive prowess. Key moments included Toyaz Solomon making a series of crucial baskets in the second half, including a driving layup and a floating jump shot, which helped to extend Asheville's lead. Jayden Loydd also contributed with a significant three-pointer that kept the momentum firmly in the Bulldogs' favor.

In terms of previous meetings, the block did not provide specific historical context, but the current form of both teams suggested that UNC Asheville was favored to win this matchup. The Bulldogs were priced at a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence from the market, although specific odds from a provider were not mentioned.

Conditions for the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at Kimmel Arena typically provides a supportive environment for the home team, which likely played a role in their performance.

In summary, UNC Asheville's victory over Kentucky Christian highlighted their potential to recover from a rough patch, while the Knights continued to face challenges on both ends of the court. The Bulldogs' ability to score effectively and manage the game allowed them to secure a much-needed win.

Leaders

PointsToyaz Solomon19UNC Asheville Bulldogs
AssistsKameron Taylor5UNC Asheville Bulldogs
ReboundsToyaz Solomon10UNC Asheville Bulldogs
PointsJayden Loydd16Kentucky Christian Knights
AssistsParker Watts2Kentucky Christian Knights
ReboundsJayden Loydd4Kentucky Christian Knights

Recent form

UNC Asheville Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L375.5 scored · 74.3 allowed per game4-3 at home

L59-80vs St. Thomas TommiesDec 13
L87-90vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 10
L63-75at NC State WolfpackDec 6
W82-77vs UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 3
W67-55vs App State MountaineersNov 30
L73-75vs Tennessee State TigersNov 25
L73-80at Western Carolina CatamountsNov 20
W92-54vs Bryan LionsNov 13
W69-64vs Lipscomb BisonsNov 11
L90-93at Georgia Southern EaglesNov 8

Kentucky Christian Knights

Last 6: 0-6Streak L654.8 scored · 102.7 allowed per game0-6 away

L51-121at Morehead State EaglesNov 16
L42-97at UT Martin SkyhawksNov 10
L57-98at Liberty FlamesNov 4
L55-100at Wofford TerriersDec 28
L63-86at Morehead State EaglesDec 15
L61-114at UT Martin SkyhawksNov 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Kentucky Christian Knights	UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Field goals	24-65	32-57
Field goal %	37	56
Three-pointers	7-23	6-21
Three-point %	30	29
Free throws	18-22	13-21
Free throw %	82	62
Rebounds	27	45
Offensive rebounds	9	11
Defensive rebounds	18	34
Assists	7	14
Steals	11	4
Blocks	0	4
Turnovers	9	20
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	26	9
Fast-break points	13	13
Points in the paint	24	50
Fouls	19	18
Largest lead	0	22
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-50Toyaz Solomon makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half35-52Kameron Taylor makes layup
2nd Half35-54Kameron Taylor makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half37-54Markell Hood makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half37-56Justin Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half39-56Markell Hood makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (LeMar Northington II assists)
2nd Half39-58Corey Jones makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Kameron Taylor assists)
2nd Half41-58LeMar Northington II makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half42-58Markell Hood makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half43-58Markell Hood makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half44-58Markell Hood makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half44-60Toyaz Solomon makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half46-60D'Angelo Stoxstill makes driving layup
2nd Half46-62Justin Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half46-64Toyaz Solomon makes driving layup (Kameron Taylor assists)
2nd Half46-66Justin Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half46-68Myles Mayfield makes layup (Kameron Taylor assists)
2nd Half47-68Parker Watts makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-68Parker Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-68D'Angelo Stoxstill makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half50-70DJ Patrick makes 20-foot jumper (Justin Wright assists)
2nd Half53-70Matthew Ruegge makes 25-foot three point jumper (Parker Watts assists)
2nd Half56-70LeMar Northington II makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half58-70LeMar Northington II makes driving layup (Matthew Ruegge assists)
2nd Half58-72Kameron Taylor makes driving layup
2nd Half59-72Jayden Loydd makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-72Jayden Loydd makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-72Jayden Loydd makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half65-72LeMar Northington II makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half65-73Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-74Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-76Kameron Taylor makes driving layup
2nd Half67-76Markell Hood makes driving layup
2nd Half67-78Toyaz Solomon makes driving layup
2nd Half67-79Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half67-81Toyaz Solomon makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half70-81Jayden Loydd makes 23-foot three point jumper (Markell Hood assists)
2nd Half70-82Kameron Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-83Kameron Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-83Jayden Loydd makes 26-foot three pointer

Win probability

Above the line favours UNC Asheville Bulldogs, below favours Kentucky Christian Knights.