NCAAB · Final

Seawolves Edge Aggies in Thrilling Finish

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Stony Brook Arena

Stony Brook Seawolves 81, North Carolina A&T Aggies 80, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Stony Brook Seawolves?

Stony Brook Seawolves beat North Carolina A&T Aggies 81-80 at Stony Brook Arena on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in North Carolina A&T Aggies vs Stony Brook Seawolves?

Stony Brook Seawolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a nail-biting contest, the Stony Brook Seawolves narrowly defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies with a final score of 81-80. This game showcased the resilience of both teams, with Stony Brook managing to hold on for the win despite a late surge from the Aggies. The Seawolves improved their record to 10-7, while the Aggies fell to 7-8 following this closely contested matchup.

The Seawolves entered this game with a home record of 9-7, having struggled recently with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was 64.2 points per game, while they allowed an average of 69.9 points. The team's recent form included losses against William & Mary Tribe (57-76), Hampton Pirates (59-62), Marist Red Foxes (51-70), and UAlbany Great Danes (55-71), with their last victory coming against Central Michigan Chippewas (78-55) on December 13.

In contrast, North Carolina A&T had a more balanced recent record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They averaged 74.8 points scored and allowed 73.5 points during this period. The Aggies were also on a two-game losing streak before this matchup, having lost to Northeastern Huskies (74-85) and UNC Wilmington Seahawks (78-87). However, they did secure victories against Mid Atlantic Christian Mustangs (95-55), UNC Greensboro Spartans (71-65), and Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (82-79) earlier in December.

When examining their performance at home and away, Stony Brook had a home record of 2-1 in their last three games, while North Carolina A&T had a 3-3 record in away games. The Seawolves were looking to capitalize on their home court advantage at Stony Brook Arena, where they had previously defeated the Aggies 89-74 on January 25, 2025, but lost a close contest 72-73 in their last meeting on February 22, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Stony Brook favored by 4.5 points with a total set at 141.5. The home money line was listed at -218.0, while the away money line stood at 180.0. This indicates that the market expected a competitive game, which indeed unfolded.

Game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere in Stony Brook Arena was likely charged, given the close nature of the contest and the stakes involved. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle that highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.

As the game progressed, viewers saw key moments that defined the outcome. Lewis Walker contributed to the Aggies' late-game efforts with free throws that brought North Carolina A&T within striking distance. KJ Debrick also made crucial free throws and a dunk that kept the Aggies competitive in the final minutes. However, it was Andrej Shoshkikj's free throws that ultimately secured the Seawolves' lead, allowing them to withstand a last-minute push from the Aggies.

This thrilling encounter not only showcased the competitive spirit of both teams but also set the stage for future matchups as they continue their respective seasons.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	STBK -4.5	141.5 o -110 / u -110	North Carolina A&T Aggies +180 · Stony Brook Seawolves -218

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Leaders

PointsAndrej Shoshkikj27Stony Brook Seawolves
AssistsAndrej Shoshkikj6Stony Brook Seawolves
ReboundsTomas Valentiny9Stony Brook Seawolves
PointsLewis Walker16North Carolina A&T Aggies
AssistsTrent Middleton Jr.5North Carolina A&T Aggies
ReboundsKJ Debrick10North Carolina A&T Aggies

Recent form

Stony Brook Seawolves

Last 10: 4-6Streak L464.2 scored · 69.9 allowed per game2-1 at home

L57-76at William & Mary TribeDec 31
L59-62at Hampton PiratesDec 30
L51-70at Marist Red FoxesDec 21
L55-71vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 18
W78-55vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 13
W77-73vs Columbia LionsDec 10
L75-84at Duquesne DukesDec 6
W71-68at Loyola Marymount LionsNov 29
W61-54at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 25
L58-86at Pacific TigersNov 24

North Carolina A&T Aggies

Last 10: 5-5Streak L274.8 scored · 73.5 allowed per game3-3 away

L74-85vs Northeastern HuskiesDec 31
L78-87vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksDec 30
W95-55vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsDec 20
W71-65at UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 17
W82-79vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 13
L69-73at Howard BisonDec 10
W69-54at North Carolina Central EaglesDec 6
L57-74at Charlotte 49ersDec 3
L74-90at Davidson WildcatsNov 28
W79-73at Morgan State BearsNov 19

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	North Carolina A&T Aggies	Stony Brook Seawolves
Field goals	28-68	29-58
Field goal %	41	50
Three-pointers	7-16	12-25
Three-point %	44	48
Free throws	17-19	11-14
Free throw %	89	79
Rebounds	48	25
Offensive rebounds	23	7
Defensive rebounds	25	18
Assists	14	20
Steals	6	6
Blocks	4	7
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	20
Fast-break points	8	12
Points in the paint	32	32
Fouls	15	17
Largest lead	7	15
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	13	71

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-54Dwayne Pierce makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half43-54Dwayne Pierce makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half43-56Andrej Shoshkikj makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-58Erik Pratt makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot (Oleg Kojenets assists)
2nd Half45-58Trent Middleton Jr. makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half45-60Tomas Valentiny makes 1-foot dunk (Andrej Shoshkikj assists)
2nd Half47-60Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes layup
2nd Half49-60Amadou Doumbia makes 2-foot tip in layup
2nd Half50-60Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-60Trent Middleton Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-60Amadou Doumbia makes 1-foot dunk (Dwayne Pierce assists)
2nd Half53-61Erik Pratt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-62Erik Pratt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-62Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes driving layup (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
2nd Half55-64Erik Pratt makes driving layup
2nd Half57-64Dwayne Pierce makes layup (Trent Middleton Jr. assists)
2nd Half59-64Lewis Walker makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Dwayne Pierce assists)
2nd Half61-64KJ Debrick makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half61-67Andrej Shoshkikj makes 26-foot three point jumper (Richard Goods assists)
2nd Half63-67KJ Debrick makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half65-67Lewis Walker makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half66-67Lewis Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-67Lewis Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-69Andrej Shoshkikj makes driving layup
2nd Half68-69Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-69Zamoku Weluche-Ume makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-72Erik Pratt makes 26-foot three point jumper (Andrej Shoshkikj assists)
2nd Half69-74Andrej Shoshkikj makes layup (Rob Brown III assists)
2nd Half70-74KJ Debrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-74Lewis Walker makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half72-76Andrej Shoshkikj makes driving layup
2nd Half72-79Quin Gorman makes 25-foot three point jumper (Erik Pratt assists)
2nd Half73-79Lewis Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-79Lewis Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-79KJ Debrick makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-79KJ Debrick makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-79Dwayne Pierce makes driving layup
2nd Half78-80Andrej Shoshkikj makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-81Andrej Shoshkikj makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-81KJ Debrick makes 2-foot dunk

Win probability

Above the line favours Stony Brook Seawolves, below favours North Carolina A&T Aggies.