NCAAB · Final

West Virginia Dominates Lafayette in 81-59 Victory

Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Hope Coliseum

West Virginia Mountaineers 81, Lafayette Leopards 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Lafayette Leopards vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers beat Lafayette Leopards 81-59 at Hope Coliseum on November 17, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the West Virginia Mountaineers secured a commanding 81-59 victory over the Lafayette Leopards at Hope Coliseum. This win extends West Virginia's home record to an impressive 6-0 this season, while Lafayette struggles with a dismal away record of 0-5. The Mountaineers have now won five consecutive games, showcasing their strong form as they continue to build momentum early in the season.

West Virginia's recent form has been notably strong, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games and an average of 66.6 points scored per game while allowing only 62.1. Their last five games have seen them average 68.6 points while conceding just 56.4, indicating a solid defensive effort. In contrast, Lafayette has struggled significantly, holding a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 72.3 points scored but a concerning 73.7 points allowed. Their last five games have been particularly troubling, as they have only managed to win once, averaging 72.4 points scored and 78.8 allowed.

The matchup was characterized by West Virginia's dominant performance at home, where they have thrived, winning all their home games this season. Lafayette, on the other hand, has faced considerable challenges on the road, failing to secure a victory in five attempts. This stark contrast in home and away performance likely played a crucial role in the outcome of the game.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide any historical context, but the current form of both teams suggests that West Virginia entered this game as the clear favorite. The betting market reflected this sentiment, with the home team having a final win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation of victory.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this contest. The conditions for the game were typical for a November evening in West Virginia, contributing to a competitive atmosphere in the arena.

As the game progressed, West Virginia's offense was highlighted by several key scoring plays in the second half. Notably, DJ Thomas and Amir Jenkins contributed significantly, with Jenkins making crucial free throws and a layup to help extend the lead. The Mountaineers maintained control throughout the second half, never allowing Lafayette to mount a serious comeback after establishing a solid lead.

Overall, this game showcased West Virginia's capabilities as they continue to assert themselves in the league, while Lafayette will need to regroup and address their struggles, particularly in away games, as they look to improve their season moving forward.

Leaders

PointsDJ Thomas25West Virginia Mountaineers
AssistsJasper Floyd6West Virginia Mountaineers
ReboundsMorris Ugusuk7West Virginia Mountaineers
PointsAndrew Phillips19Lafayette Leopards
AssistsMark Butler5Lafayette Leopards
ReboundsChristian Humphrey-Rembert8Lafayette Leopards

Recent form

West Virginia Mountaineers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W466.6 scored · 62.1 allowed per game6-1 at home

W71-49vs Pittsburgh PanthersNov 13
W69-47vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 9
W73-65vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 7
W70-54vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 5
L60-67vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 12
W72-65vs UCF KnightsMar 8
W71-69at Utah UtesMar 5
L56-77at BYU CougarsMar 2
W73-55vs TCU Horned FrogsFeb 26
L51-73at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 22

Lafayette Leopards

Last 10: 4-6Streak L272.3 scored · 73.7 allowed per game0-5 away

L78-97vs Cornell Big RedNov 13
L60-97at Texas LonghornsNov 8
W79-44vs Dickinson Red DevilsNov 6
L76-85at Saint Joseph's HawksNov 4
L69-71at American University EaglesMar 7
W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersMar 5
L64-66at Boston University TerriersMar 1
W81-65vs Army Black KnightsFeb 26
W78-70vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 22
L69-74at Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 19

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Lafayette Leopards	West Virginia Mountaineers
Field goals	20-49	29-58
Field goal %	41	50
Three-pointers	10-22	9-20
Three-point %	45	45
Free throws	9-12	14-21
Free throw %	75	67
Rebounds	25	36
Offensive rebounds	6	12
Defensive rebounds	19	24
Assists	14	19
Steals	6	6
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	19	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	20
Fast-break points	7	11
Points in the paint	18	38
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	0	24

How the scoring went

2nd Half29-40Shareef Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half29-43Honor Huff made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jasper Floyd.
2nd Half29-45DJ Thomas made Layup.
2nd Half31-45Andrew Phillips made Layup.
2nd Half31-48Honor Huff made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
2nd Half31-50DJ Thomas made Dunk. Assisted by Brenen Lorient.
2nd Half31-52DJ Thomas made Layup. Assisted by Brenen Lorient.
2nd Half34-52Andrew Phillips made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mark Butler.
2nd Half34-53Amir Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-55Amir Jenkins made Layup.
2nd Half34-58Honor Huff made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
2nd Half37-58Caleb Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andrew Phillips.
2nd Half38-58Shareef Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-60Amir Jenkins made Jumper.
2nd Half41-60Caleb Williams made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half42-60Luke Bevilacqua made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-60Luke Bevilacqua made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-60Mark Butler made Jumper.
2nd Half45-61DJ Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-62DJ Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-62Caleb Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mark Butler.
2nd Half48-64DJ Thomas made Layup. Assisted by Jasper Floyd.
2nd Half50-64Andrew Phillips made Layup. Assisted by Caleb Williams.
2nd Half50-66Brenen Lorient made Jumper.
2nd Half51-66Andrew Phillips made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-66Andrew Phillips made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-67Brenen Lorient made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-68Brenen Lorient made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-69Brenen Lorient made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-69Andrew Phillips made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Pettit.
2nd Half57-69Andrew Phillips made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mark Butler.
2nd Half57-71Treysen Eaglestaff made Layup.
2nd Half59-71Caleb Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half59-73DJ Thomas made Dunk. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
2nd Half59-74Morris Ugusuk made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-75Morris Ugusuk made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-76Amir Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-77Amir Jenkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-79Amir Jenkins made Layup.
2nd Half59-81DJ Thomas made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours West Virginia Mountaineers, below favours Lafayette Leopards.