NCAAB · Final

Gauchos Dominate Knights in 84-49 Victory

Monday, November 24, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · The Thunderdome

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 84, Nobel Knights 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Nobel Knights vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat Nobel Knights 84-49 at The Thunderdome on November 24, 2025.

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos delivered a commanding performance against the Nobel Knights, securing an impressive 84-49 victory at The Thunderdome. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Gauchos' ability to rebound from a two-game losing streak, while the Knights continued their struggles, marking their seventh consecutive loss.

The Gauchos entered the game with a home record of 4-2 and a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games. Despite this mixed performance, they demonstrated their offensive capabilities, averaging 77.8 points scored and allowing 79.0 points per game. In their last five outings, they improved their scoring average to 82.6 while allowing 76.6 points. In contrast, the Knights have been in a downward spiral, failing to secure a win in their last seven games, with an average of just 56.1 points scored and a staggering 95.4 points allowed per game during that stretch.

The Gauchos' recent home games had seen them perform well, with a home record of 3-2, while the Knights struggled significantly on the road, holding an away record of 0-7. This matchup was a critical opportunity for the Gauchos to assert their dominance, especially after their recent losses to the Nevada Wolf Pack and Loyola Marymount Lions.

In terms of previous meetings, there were no specific details provided, but the current form of both teams suggested that the Gauchos were favored to win. The betting market reflected this sentiment, with the Gauchos having a final win probability of 1.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence in the Knights' chances.

The game conditions were favorable for the Gauchos, who took full advantage of their home court. The scoring plays in the second half illustrated their offensive prowess, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline. Kevin Hymes was instrumental, contributing with a jumper and assisting on several key plays, including dunks by Caleb Palmer and a layup by Kyle Haughy.

As the game progressed, the Gauchos maintained control, leading by significant margins throughout the second half. The Knights struggled to keep pace, with their last scoring plays coming from Kevin Hymes and Mykale Mundy, who both made impactful contributions but were unable to close the gap.

Overall, the Gauchos' victory not only halted their losing streak but also highlighted the stark contrast in form between the two teams. The Gauchos showed they could capitalize on their home advantage, while the Knights faced continued challenges as they seek to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsCJ Shaw23UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
AssistsMichael Simcoe5UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
ReboundsZion Sensley12UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
PointsKevin Hymes16Nobel Knights
AssistsKevin Hymes5Nobel Knights
ReboundsKevin Hymes5Nobel Knights

Recent form

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Last 10: 5-5Streak L277.8 scored · 79 allowed per game3-2 at home

L64-77at Nevada Wolf PackNov 22
L74-78vs Loyola Marymount LionsNov 18
W92-87at Sacramento State HornetsNov 12
W85-74vs San José State SpartansNov 8
W98-67vs San Francisco State GatorsNov 5
L51-69at UC San Diego TritonsMar 15
W78-72at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 14
W71-66vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 13
L88-97vs UC Irvine AnteatersMar 9
L77-103at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 2

Nobel Knights

Last 7: 0-7Streak L756.1 scored · 95.4 allowed per game0-7 away

L68-103at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsNov 23
L48-96at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 22
L55-92at Montana State BobcatsNov 20
L54-87at Long Beach State BeachNov 20
L58-99at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 4
L60-93at Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 28
L50-98at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UC Irvine	23-12	-	15-5
Hawai'i	24-9	1	14-6
UC San Diego	23-11	3	12-8
Cal State Northridge	20-14	3	12-8
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	3	12-8
UC Davis	19-14	4	11-9
UC Santa Barbara	18-14	4	11-9
Cal Poly	14-19	5	10-10
Long Beach State	10-22	9	6-14
UC Riverside	10-22	10	5-15
Cal State Bakersfield	8-24	13	2-18

Box score

Stat	Nobel Knights	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Field goals	22-53	33-57
Field goal %	42	58
Three-pointers	2-11	7-15
Three-point %	18	47
Free throws	3-5	11-17
Free throw %	60	65
Rebounds	23	37
Offensive rebounds	6	11
Defensive rebounds	17	26
Assists	8	19
Steals	5	13
Blocks	1	4
Turnovers	23	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	27
Fast-break points	9	27
Points in the paint	26	50
Fouls	14	10
Largest lead	0	43

How the scoring went

1st Half19-40Mykale Mundy made Jumper. Assisted by Kevin Hymes.
1st Half19-42Marvin McGhee IV made Layup.
2nd Half21-42Maksim Aliakseyeu made Jumper.
2nd Half21-44CJ Shaw made Layup. Assisted by Michael Simcoe.
2nd Half23-44Mykale Mundy made Jumper.
2nd Half23-46Evans Kipruto made Dunk. Assisted by CJ Shaw.
2nd Half23-48Zion Sensley made Layup. Assisted by CJ Shaw.
2nd Half23-49CJ Shaw made Free Throw.
2nd Half23-50CJ Shaw made Free Throw.
2nd Half23-52CJ Shaw made Layup.
2nd Half23-54Zion Sensley made Layup.
2nd Half25-54Seven Ferguson made Layup. Assisted by Kevin Hymes.
2nd Half25-56CJ Shaw made Layup.
2nd Half25-58Michael Simcoe made Layup.
2nd Half27-58Kevin Hymes made Layup.
2nd Half27-61Zion Sensley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Simcoe.
2nd Half30-61Seven Ferguson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevin Hymes.
2nd Half30-62Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-63Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-66Luke Zuffelato made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Evans Kipruto.
2nd Half30-67Zachiah Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-67Kevin Hymes made Layup.
2nd Half33-67Kevin Hymes made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-67Kevin Hymes made Layup.
2nd Half35-69CJ Shaw made Layup. Assisted by Michael Simcoe.
2nd Half35-71CJ Shaw made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Shingange.
2nd Half35-72CJ Shaw made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-75CJ Shaw made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaac Shingange.
2nd Half37-75Kevin Hymes made Jumper.
2nd Half37-76Michael Simcoe made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-78Luke Zuffelato made Layup.
2nd Half37-80Evans Kipruto made Jumper. Assisted by Isaac Shingange.
2nd Half39-80Kevin Hymes made Jumper.
2nd Half41-80Ryder Moore made Layup.
2nd Half43-80Mykale Mundy made Layup.
2nd Half43-82Luke Zuffelato made Dunk. Assisted by Michael Simcoe.
2nd Half45-82Mykale Mundy made Jumper. Assisted by Kevin Hymes.
2nd Half47-82Caleb Palmer made Dunk. Assisted by Kevin Hymes.
2nd Half47-84Kyle Haughy made Layup.
2nd Half49-84Kevin Hymes made Dunk.