NCAAB · Final

Longwood Edges Maine in Close Matchup

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Bender Arena

Longwood Lancers 65, Maine Black Bears 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Maine Black Bears vs Longwood Lancers?

Longwood Lancers beat Maine Black Bears 65-61 at Bender Arena on November 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Maine Black Bears vs Longwood Lancers?

Longwood Lancers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game, the Longwood Lancers secured a narrow victory over the Maine Black Bears, finishing with a score of 65-61 at Bender Arena. This matchup was particularly notable as it highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Longwood improving their record to 5-4 while Maine fell to 0-9 on the season.

Longwood entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were struggling with a three-game losing streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was 76.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 77.4 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 77.4 points but allowed 80.4 points, indicating a defensive vulnerability that Maine could exploit. Longwood's home record stood at 3-2, showing they had been more competitive on their own court.

On the other hand, Maine's struggles continued as they extended their losing streak to eight games, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten. They averaged 59.8 points scored while allowing 66.9 points per game. Their recent form was particularly concerning, as they averaged only 60.6 points in their last five games while allowing 69.2 points. Maine's away record was a stark 1-6, underscoring their difficulties in securing wins on the road.

The matchup was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept the game close. In the second half, Jacoi Hutchinson and Mekhi Gray each made free throws that kept Maine within striking distance. However, Longwood's Elijah Tucker responded with a dunk that pushed the Lancers' lead to four points. Despite Maine's efforts, including a layup from Keelan Steele that brought the score to 61-62, Longwood held on to their lead with crucial free throws from Redd Thompson Jr. to seal the victory.

The odds heading into the game, as provided by DraftKings, favored Longwood with a spread of -5.5. The total points set at 138.5 reflected expectations for a moderately high-scoring game, although the final score fell short of that mark. Longwood's moneyline was set at -265, while Maine's was at 215, indicating that the market expected Longwood to win.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were likely feeling the strain of the season as they navigated through their respective challenges. The conditions at Bender Arena were not detailed, but typically, home court advantages can play a significant role in college basketball outcomes.

Viewers watching this game were likely to notice Longwood's reliance on free throws in the closing moments, which proved pivotal in their victory. Additionally, the defensive strategies employed by both teams were critical, especially considering Longwood's recent struggles on that end of the court. Maine's inability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities ultimately cost them the game, despite their efforts to close the gap in the final minutes.

Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where even teams struggling to find their footing can push their opponents to the limit.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LONG -5.5	138.5 o -105 / u -115	Maine Black Bears +215 · Longwood Lancers -265

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Leaders

PointsJaylen Benard13Longwood Lancers
AssistsJacoi Hutchinson4Longwood Lancers
ReboundsJaylen Benard6Longwood Lancers
PointsMekhi Gray16Maine Black Bears
AssistsLogan Carey3Maine Black Bears
ReboundsLogan Carey6Maine Black Bears

Recent form

Longwood Lancers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L376 scored · 77.4 allowed per game3-2 at home

L63-70at Siena SaintsNov 28
L70-95at Columbia LionsNov 23
L82-83vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksNov 19
W90-82vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 15
W82-72vs James Madison DukesNov 13
L60-78at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 8
W92-55vs Mary Baldwin Fighting SquirrelsNov 4
L79-88at Winthrop EaglesMar 8
W83-66at South Carolina Upstate SpartansMar 1
L59-85vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 28

Maine Black Bears

Last 10: 2-8Streak L859.8 scored · 66.9 allowed per game1-6 away

L61-74at American University EaglesNov 28
L53-58vs Brown BearsNov 23
L65-72at Merrimack WarriorsNov 20
L64-70vs Quinnipiac BobcatsNov 16
L60-72at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 10
L60-71at Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 8
L47-67at George Washington RevolutionariesNov 4
L59-79at Bryant BulldogsMar 15
W57-42at Vermont CatamountsMar 11
W72-64vs UMass Lowell River HawksMar 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UMBC	24-9	-	14-2
Vermont	22-12	2	12-4
NJIT	16-17	4	10-6
UMass Lowell	15-18	5	9-7
UAlbany	11-21	7	7-9
Maine	8-24	8	6-10
New Hampshire	9-21	9	5-11
Bryant	9-22	9	5-11
Binghamton	8-23	10	4-12
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	Maine Black Bears	Longwood Lancers
Field goals	23-53	24-45
Field goal %	43	53
Three-pointers	8-23	4-12
Three-point %	35	33
Free throws	7-15	13-21
Free throw %	47	62
Rebounds	27	36
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	17	26
Assists	10	11
Steals	12	7
Blocks	2	1
Turnovers	14	19
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	21	12
Fast-break points	14	3
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	18	19
Largest lead	1	9

How the scoring went

2nd Half28-31Alphonzo Billups III made Layup.
2nd Half28-33Jaylin Payne made Dunk.
2nd Half30-33Ryan Mabrey made Layup.
2nd Half31-33Ryan Mabrey made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-35Elijah Kelly made Layup.
2nd Half34-35Ryan Mabrey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bashir N'Galang.
2nd Half36-35Mekhi Gray made Layup.
2nd Half36-37Jacoi Hutchinson made Jumper.
2nd Half38-37TJ Biel made Jumper.
2nd Half38-38Jaylen Benard made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-39Jaylen Benard made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-39Logan Carey made Layup.
2nd Half40-41Emanuel Richards made Layup.
2nd Half41-41Ace Flagg made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-43Alphonzo Billups III made Jumper.
2nd Half41-46Jaylen Benard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Emanuel Richards.
2nd Half41-49Jaylen Benard made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half43-49Logan Carey made Layup.
2nd Half45-49Logan Carey made Layup.
2nd Half45-50Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-50Logan Carey made Layup.
2nd Half47-51Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-52Elijah Tucker made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-52Logan Carey made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-53Emanuel Richards made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-54Emanuel Richards made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-54Mekhi Gray made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half51-56Emanuel Richards made Jumper.
2nd Half54-56Ryan Mabrey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mekhi Gray.
2nd Half54-58Emanuel Richards made Layup. Assisted by Jacoi Hutchinson.
2nd Half56-58Mekhi Gray made Layup.
2nd Half56-59Jacoi Hutchinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-60Jacoi Hutchinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-60Mekhi Gray made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-60TJ Biel made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half59-62Elijah Tucker made Dunk.
2nd Half61-62Keelan Steele made Layup.
2nd Half61-63Jacoi Hutchinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-64Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-65Redd Thompson Jr. made Free Throw.