NCAAB · Final

UNC Asheville Dominates Morris Hornets in Big Win

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Kimmel Arena

UNC Asheville Bulldogs 89, Morris Hornets 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Morris Hornets vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs?

UNC Asheville Bulldogs beat Morris Hornets 89-56 at Kimmel Arena on December 18, 2025.

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs delivered an impressive performance against the Morris Hornets, winning decisively with a final score of 89-56. This game showcased the Bulldogs' ability to capitalize on their home advantage at Kimmel Arena, where they have a solid home record of 5-3 this season.

In their last ten games, the Bulldogs have recorded a balanced 5-5, showing resilience after a rough stretch. Their scoring average stands at 74.8 points per game, while they have allowed 72.3 points on average. The Bulldogs recently secured a victory against the Kentucky Christian Knights, winning 83-73, which marked a positive turn in their form after a couple of losses. Their last five games reflect a record of 2-3, with an average of 74.8 points scored and 79.0 points allowed, indicating that while they can score effectively, they still need to tighten up their defense.

On the other hand, the Morris Hornets have struggled significantly, losing their last two games and holding a record of 0-2 in their recent outings. Their scoring average is notably low at 52.5 points per game, while they have allowed a staggering 122.5 points on average in those two games. Their most recent loss was a crushing defeat to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, where they fell 50-108. This trend of poor performance has been evident in their away games, where they have yet to secure a win, holding an away record of 0-2.

The fixture also highlighted the stark contrast in scoring capabilities between the two teams. The Bulldogs' offensive strength was on full display, particularly in the second half, where they consistently extended their lead. Notable scoring plays included a series of three-pointers from players like Hugo Maton and Rasheed Baldwin, which helped to push the score from 80 to 89 in favor of the Bulldogs.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup was significant for the Bulldogs as they aimed to build momentum after their recent win. The Hornets, on the other hand, were looking to turn around their dismal form but were unable to do so against a well-prepared Bulldogs team.

Injuries were not a significant factor in this game, allowing both teams to field their best players. The Bulldogs' lineup was intact, contributing to their cohesive performance. The Hornets, however, have been grappling with their own issues, which have contributed to their recent struggles.

The betting market reflected the Bulldogs' strong position heading into the game, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that they were heavily favored to win according to the odds provided by the market.

Conditions during the game were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with the Bulldogs taking full advantage of their home court. Fans in attendance witnessed a dominant display from UNC Asheville, who effectively controlled the pace and flow of the game.

Viewers should have noted the Bulldogs' offensive strategy, which relied heavily on three-point shooting and quick ball movement, allowing them to create open shots. The Hornets, in contrast, struggled to find their rhythm, often settling for contested shots and failing to capitalize on offensive rebounds.

Overall, this game served as a statement for the Bulldogs as they look to build on this victory, while the Hornets will need to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward.

Leaders

PointsJustin Wright21UNC Asheville Bulldogs
AssistsSage Tolentino5UNC Asheville Bulldogs
ReboundsSage Tolentino13UNC Asheville Bulldogs
PointsKhalil Baker22Morris Hornets
AssistsJerry Couzens2Morris Hornets
ReboundsJerry Couzens5Morris Hornets

Recent form

UNC Asheville Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak W174.8 scored · 72.3 allowed per game5-3 at home

W83-73vs Kentucky Christian KnightsDec 16
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

Morris Hornets

Last 2: 0-2Streak L252.5 scored · 122.5 allowed per game0-2 away

L50-108at Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 12
L55-137at South Carolina State BulldogsNov 5

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	Morris Hornets	UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Field goals	21-61	30-65
Field goal %	34	46
Three-pointers	3-12	14-38
Three-point %	25	37
Free throws	11-15	15-21
Free throw %	73	71
Rebounds	28	54
Offensive rebounds	8	19
Defensive rebounds	20	35
Assists	6	21
Steals	5	8
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	12	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	15
Fast-break points	5	6
Points in the paint	30	30
Fouls	17	16
Largest lead	0	33
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half25-44Julian Miller makes layup (Jerry Couzens assists)
2nd Half27-44Khalil Baker makes driving layup
2nd Half27-47Justin Wright makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kameron Taylor assists)
2nd Half27-48Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-50Sage Tolentino makes layup
2nd Half29-50Zion Green makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half31-50Khalil Baker makes layup (Jerry Couzens assists)
2nd Half32-50Khalil Baker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half32-52Sage Tolentino makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (Kameron Taylor assists)
2nd Half33-52Allen Hughes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-52Allen Hughes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-55DJ Patrick makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sage Tolentino assists)
2nd Half34-57Justin Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half36-57Allen Hughes makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half36-59Justin Wright makes driving layup
2nd Half38-59Jerry Couzens makes driving layup
2nd Half38-62DJ Patrick makes 24-foot three point jumper (Toyaz Solomon assists)
2nd Half38-65Julian Clarke makes 24-foot three point jumper (Toyaz Solomon assists)
2nd Half39-65Khalil Baker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-66Myles Mayfield makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-67Myles Mayfield makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-70Corey Jones makes 23-foot three point jumper (DJ Patrick assists)
2nd Half40-70Khalil Baker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-70Khalil Baker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-70Jerry Couzens makes driving layup
2nd Half43-71Sage Tolentino makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-71Khalil Baker makes layup
2nd Half45-73Sage Tolentino makes layup (Jakel Powell assists)
2nd Half47-73Julian Miller makes 14-foot hook shot
2nd Half47-75Daniel Thomas makes layup (Sage Tolentino assists)
2nd Half47-78Jakel Powell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sage Tolentino assists)
2nd Half49-78Khalil Baker makes layup (DaShawn Smith assists)
2nd Half49-79Jakel Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-80Jakel Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-80Khalil Baker makes layup
2nd Half51-83Jakel Powell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Hugo Maton assists)
2nd Half54-83Jerry Couzens makes 25-foot three point jumper (Khalil Baker assists)
2nd Half54-86Rasheed Baldwin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Daniel Thomas assists)
2nd Half56-86Khalil Baker makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half56-89Hugo Maton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jakel Powell assists)