NCAAB · Final

Rutgers Secures Victory Over Maine in NCAAB Clash

Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Jersey Mike’s Arena

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 72, Maine Black Bears 60, 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Maine Black Bears 72-60 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on November 10, 2025.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights triumphed over the Maine Black Bears with a final score of 72-60 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Scarlet Knights' strong home record, improving to 3-0 at home this season, while the Black Bears continued to struggle, falling to 0-4 overall.

Rutgers entered the game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game winning streak following a solid victory against Rider Broncs, where they won 81-53. Their average scoring in this stretch was 79.3 points per game, although they also allowed an average of 82.0 points, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities. In contrast, Maine's recent form was less favorable, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of three games. They averaged 64.8 points scored and allowed 68.9 points per game, showcasing a struggle to keep up offensively.

When considering home and away performances, Rutgers had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Maine's away record stood at 2-5. This disparity in performance was evident in the game, as Rutgers capitalized on their home advantage.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant encounter for both teams, but the block did not provide details on past matchups. However, the current form and records suggested that Rutgers was favored to win, which they did convincingly.

Injury reports were not detailed in the block, but the absence of key players can often impact team performance. The conditions for the game were not specified, but typically, home court advantage plays a crucial role in college basketball, especially in a venue like Jersey Mike’s Arena.

The betting market had priced Rutgers as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the confidence in their ability to secure victory against Maine. This matchup was marked by significant scoring plays, including notable contributions from players like Dylan Grant, who made crucial layups and a dunk that helped extend Rutgers' lead.

As the game progressed, Maine attempted to close the gap with scoring from Bashir N'Galang and TJ Biel, but ultimately fell short. The Scarlet Knights' ability to maintain their lead was a testament to their offensive execution and defensive resilience, particularly in the second half.

Overall, the game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Rutgers solidifying their position as a competitive force at home while Maine continued to seek their first victory of the season.

Leaders

PointsDenis Badalau19Rutgers Scarlet Knights
AssistsDarren Buchanan Jr.5Rutgers Scarlet Knights
ReboundsDylan Grant10Rutgers Scarlet Knights
PointsIsaac Bonilla12Maine Black Bears
AssistsBashir N'Galang3Maine Black Bears
ReboundsKeelan Steele4Maine Black Bears

Recent form

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Last 10: 4-6Streak W179.3 scored · 82 allowed per game3-2 at home

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
L81-90at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 9

Maine Black Bears

Last 10: 4-6Streak L364.8 scored · 68.9 allowed per game2-5 away

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
W71-70vs UMass Lowell River HawksMar 4
L72-80vs Bryant BulldogsMar 1
W73-66at New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 28
L69-71at Binghamton BearcatsFeb 22
L68-79at UAlbany Great DanesFeb 20

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
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	Maine Black Bears	Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Field goals	22-46	23-50
Field goal %	48	46
Three-pointers	9-20	8-19
Three-point %	45	42
Free throws	7-13	18-29
Free throw %	54	62
Rebounds	23	37
Offensive rebounds	6	14
Defensive rebounds	17	23
Assists	14	14
Steals	10	9
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	18	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	19	25
Fast-break points	14	16
Points in the paint	16	24
Fouls	26	18
Largest lead	0	18

How the scoring went

1st Half28-34Bashir N'Galang made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keelan Steele.
1st Half30-34Keelan Steele made Layup.
1st Half30-37Tariq Francis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darren Buchanan Jr..
2nd Half30-38Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-40Tariq Francis made Layup.
2nd Half30-42Emmanuel Ogbole made Dunk. Assisted by Dylan Grant.
2nd Half30-45Tariq Francis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamichael Davis.
2nd Half30-47Jamichael Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half33-47Yanis Bamba made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bashir N'Galang.
2nd Half36-47Isaac Bonilla made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half36-49Tariq Francis made Jumper.
2nd Half38-49Ace Flagg made Jumper.
2nd Half38-51Dylan Grant made Layup.
2nd Half41-51Isaac Bonilla made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bashir N'Galang.
2nd Half41-54Jamichael Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tariq Francis.
2nd Half41-55Darren Buchanan Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-56Darren Buchanan Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-57Harun Zrno made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-58Harun Zrno made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-58Mekhi Gray made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Bonilla.
2nd Half45-58Caleb Crawford made Jumper. Assisted by TJ Biel.
2nd Half45-59Emmanuel Ogbole made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-59Mekhi Gray made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-60Jamichael Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-60Ace Flagg made Jumper. Assisted by Yanis Bamba.
2nd Half48-62Darren Buchanan Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half48-64Darren Buchanan Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Tariq Francis.
2nd Half49-64Mekhi Gray made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-65Bryce Dortch made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-65Mekhi Gray made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-66Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-67Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-67Bashir N'Galang made Layup.
2nd Half52-69Dylan Grant made Layup.
2nd Half52-70Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-70Bashir N'Galang made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-70Bashir N'Galang made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-72Dylan Grant made Dunk. Assisted by Darren Buchanan Jr..
2nd Half57-72TJ Biel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mekhi Gray.
2nd Half60-72TJ Biel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Yanis Bamba.

Win probability

Above the line favours Rutgers Scarlet Knights, below favours Maine Black Bears.