Rutgers Defeats Lehigh 84-72 in NCAAB Clash
Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Jersey Mike’s Arena
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 84, Lehigh Mountain Hawks 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Lehigh Mountain Hawks 84-72 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on November 14, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights secured an 84-72 victory over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Jersey Mike’s Arena. This win marked Rutgers' fourth consecutive victory at home, improving their record to 4-2 at their venue this season. The Scarlet Knights now boast a 3-0 overall record, while Lehigh falls to 1-4.
Rutgers entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Maine Black Bears 72-60 and the Rider Broncs 81-53. Over their last ten games, they have maintained a balanced record of 5-5, with an average of 78.4 points scored per game and 79.0 points allowed. Their recent form shows a scoring average of 77.6 points in the last five games, while allowing 75.4 points, indicating a competitive edge in their recent performances.
On the other hand, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks have struggled this season, currently holding a record of 1-3 and experiencing a one-game losing streak after their recent defeat to the West Virginia Mountaineers, where they lost 47-69. Over their last ten games, Lehigh has a record of 3-7, averaging 67.7 points scored and 68.7 points allowed. Their away record stands at 1-6, showcasing their difficulties in games away from home.
The matchup was particularly notable given the contrasting home and away performances of both teams. Rutgers has shown strength at home, while Lehigh's struggles on the road have hindered their chances for success this season. This game also marked another chapter in their competitive history, although specific details of previous encounters were not provided.
In terms of player availability, the block does not specify any injuries affecting either team, suggesting that both squads were likely at full strength for this matchup. The market had priced Rutgers as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory.
The game conditions were conducive for a high-energy matchup, and viewers were treated to a competitive display of basketball. Key moments included free throws and critical jump shots that highlighted the offensive capabilities of both teams. Notably, Jamichael Davis contributed significantly for Rutgers, making crucial free throws in the closing moments, while Joshua Ingram's scoring efforts kept Lehigh in contention.
Overall, the game showcased Rutgers' ability to capitalize on their home advantage while Lehigh continues to search for answers to improve their performance as they navigate through a challenging season.
Leaders
- PointsDylan Grant28Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- AssistsTariq Francis4Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- ReboundsEmmanuel Ogbole10Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- PointsNasir Whitlock21Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- AssistsHank Alvey4Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- ReboundsJoshua Ingram8Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Recent form
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Last 10: 5-5Streak W278.4 scored · 79 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W72-60vs Maine Black BearsNov 10
- W81-53vs Rider BroncsNov 5
- L89-97vs USC TrojansMar 13
- W75-67vs Minnesota Golden GophersMar 9
- L71-100at Purdue BoilermakersMar 5
- L82-84at Michigan WolverinesFeb 28
- W95-85vs USC TrojansFeb 23
- W89-85at Washington HuskiesFeb 20
- L57-75at Oregon DucksFeb 17
- L73-84vs Iowa HawkeyesFeb 12
Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L167.7 scored · 68.7 allowed per game1-6 away
- L47-69at West Virginia MountaineersNov 9
- W91-52vs Valley Forge PatriotsNov 7
- L57-75at Houston CougarsNov 4
- L73-77at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsMar 5
- W89-67at Army Black KnightsMar 1
- L68-79vs Boston University TerriersFeb 26
- L70-78at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 22
- L50-67at Bucknell BisonFeb 18
- W72-60vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 15
- L60-63at Navy MidshipmenFeb 13
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 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-61 | 31-61 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 9-25 | 3-13 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 23 |
| Free throws | 11-16 | 19-27 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 31 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 42 |
| Fouls | 20 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-50Bryce Dortch made Layup. Assisted by Jamichael Davis.
- 2nd Half40-53Jamichael Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Denis Badalau.
- 2nd Half42-53Nasir Whitlock made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-53Nasir Whitlock made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-55Denis Badalau made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-56Bryce Dortch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-56Joshua Ingram made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Peter Kramer.
- 2nd Half48-56Peter Kramer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-56Peter Kramer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-56Hank Alvey made Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Ingram.
- 2nd Half52-56Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-59Chris Nwuli made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamichael Davis.
- 2nd Half54-59Nasir Whitlock made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-61Emmanuel Ogbole made Layup. Assisted by Darren Buchanan Jr..
- 2nd Half55-61Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-61Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-61Joshua Ingram made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Caleb Thomas.
- 2nd Half59-63Dylan Grant made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-63Caleb Thomas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-65Dylan Grant made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-67Emmanuel Ogbole made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-67Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-67Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-69Emmanuel Ogbole made Dunk.
- 2nd Half62-71Dylan Grant made Layup. Assisted by Emmanuel Ogbole.
- 2nd Half63-71Jalen Vazquez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-71Jalen Vazquez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-72Darren Buchanan Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-74Emmanuel Ogbole made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-76Darren Buchanan Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-76Joshua Ingram made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-77Jamichael Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-78Jamichael Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-78Joshua Ingram made Jumper.
- 2nd Half69-80Emmanuel Ogbole made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half69-81Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-82Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-82Joshua Ingram made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half72-83Jamichael Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-84Jamichael Davis made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Rutgers Scarlet Knights, below favours Lehigh Mountain Hawks.
Venue
- Jersey Mike’s ArenaPiscataway, NJ
- Attendance8000
- OfficialsMike Littlewood, D.J. Carstensen, Nate Harris
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