NCAAB · Final

Penn State Dominates North Carolina Central in 90-67 Win

Monday, December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Bryce Jordan Center

Penn State Nittany Lions 90, North Carolina Central Eagles 67, 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 Central Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions beat North Carolina Central Eagles 90-67 at Bryce Jordan Center on December 29, 2025.

Who was favored in North Carolina Central Eagles vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -9000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles 90-67 at the Bryce Jordan Center. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in recent form between the two teams, with Penn State entering the game on a three-game losing streak, while North Carolina Central had won three of their last ten games but faced challenges on the road.

Penn State's record now stands at 9-4, while North Carolina Central drops to 4-11. The Nittany Lions have struggled recently, going 6-4 in their last ten games, but they managed to score an average of 77.5 points while allowing 78.8 points during that stretch. Their home record is 5-3, and they had been averaging 73.4 points in their last five games, with a slightly higher average of 80.8 points allowed. In contrast, North Carolina Central has a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, with an average of 75.8 points scored and 75.6 points allowed. They have particularly struggled away from home, with an 0-5 record in away games this season.

Historically, the Nittany Lions have fared well against the Eagles, and this game continued that trend. The betting market reflected the disparity in team performance, with DraftKings setting the spread at PSU -23.5, indicating a strong expectation for a Penn State victory. The total for the game was set at 150.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. The moneyline odds were heavily in favor of Penn State at -9000, while North Carolina Central was listed at +2500.

In terms of player contributions, the scoring plays in the second half showcased a variety of offensive efforts for Penn State. Notable moments included a 23-foot three-point jumper by Tekao Carpenter and a 24-foot three-pointer by Saša Ciani, both of which extended the lead significantly. The Nittany Lions' ability to score efficiently, particularly in the second half, was crucial to their success.

The conditions at the Bryce Jordan Center were conducive to a high-paced game, and Penn State took full advantage of their home court. The Eagles, despite their struggles, showed flashes of competitiveness, but ultimately could not keep pace with the Nittany Lions' scoring output.

As the game concluded, Penn State's victory probability was recorded at 1.0, reflecting their dominance throughout the contest. This game serves as a reminder of the challenges facing North Carolina Central as they continue to seek consistency, particularly in away games, while Penn State looks to build momentum following this much-needed win.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PSU -23.5	150.5 o -112 / u -108	North Carolina Central Eagles +2500 · Penn State Nittany Lions -9000

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Leaders

PointsKayden Mingo19Penn State Nittany Lions
AssistsKayden Mingo5Penn State Nittany Lions
ReboundsSaša Ciani5Penn State Nittany Lions
PointsKhouri Carvey13North Carolina Central Eagles
AssistsTekao Carpenter5North Carolina Central Eagles
ReboundsKhouri Carvey9North Carolina Central Eagles

Recent form

Penn State Nittany Lions

Last 10: 6-4Streak L377.5 scored · 78.8 allowed per game5-3 at home

L46-80vs Pittsburgh PanthersDec 21
L72-76vs Michigan State SpartansDec 13
L72-113at Indiana HoosiersDec 10
W87-76vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 2
W90-59vs Sacred Heart PioneersNov 29
W96-87vs Boston University TerriersNov 26
L65-77vs Providence FriarsNov 22
W84-80vs Harvard CrimsonNov 19
W83-69at La Salle ExplorersNov 15
W80-71vs Navy MidshipmenNov 11

North Carolina Central Eagles

Last 10: 3-7Streak L175.8 scored · 75.6 allowed per game0-5 away

L72-74vs Longwood LancersDec 20
W96-62vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsDec 18
L67-103at Kentucky WildcatsDec 10
L54-69vs North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 6
L62-67at James Madison DukesDec 4
W109-61vs Carolina University BruinsNov 29
L67-82at South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 26
L55-74at Dayton FlyersNov 22
W123-67vs Toccoa Falls EaglesNov 19
L53-97at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12
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	North Carolina Central Eagles	Penn State Nittany Lions
Field goals	29-52	33-59
Field goal %	56	56
Three-pointers	5-15	14-32
Three-point %	33	44
Free throws	4-7	10-13
Free throw %	57	77
Rebounds	31	22
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	21	14
Assists	13	20
Steals	8	13
Blocks	2	1
Turnovers	23	11
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	34
Fast-break points	6	20
Points in the paint	40	36
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	11	25
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	23	75

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-41Eli Rice makes layup (Kayden Mingo assists)
2nd Half35-41Kelechi Okworogwo makes 15-foot jumper (Tekao Carpenter assists)
2nd Half35-44Kayden Mingo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josh Reed assists)
2nd Half35-46Josh Reed makes layup (Kayden Mingo assists)
2nd Half37-46Khouri Carvey makes layup
2nd Half39-46Kyric Davis makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half39-48Kayden Mingo makes layup
2nd Half41-48Dionte Johnson makes layup
2nd Half41-50Melih Tunca makes layup
2nd Half41-51Melih Tunca makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half43-51Kelechi Okworogwo makes 0-foot dunk (Tekao Carpenter assists)
2nd Half43-54Dominick Stewart makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Reed assists)
2nd Half45-54Kyric Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half45-57Melih Tunca makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Reed assists)
2nd Half47-57Kyric Davis makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half47-60Dominick Stewart makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Reed assists)
2nd Half47-63Josh Reed makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kayden Mingo assists)
2nd Half47-65Melih Tunca makes driving layup
2nd Half47-66Dominick Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-67Dominick Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-67Tekao Carpenter makes driving layup
2nd Half52-67Khalil Arnold makes 22-foot three point jumper (Dionte Johnson assists)
2nd Half54-67Dionte Johnson makes layup
2nd Half54-69Kayden Mingo makes layup
2nd Half54-71Saša Ciani makes layup (Freddie Dilione V assists)
2nd Half57-71Khalil Arnold makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tekao Carpenter assists)
2nd Half57-73Kayden Mingo makes layup
2nd Half57-75Melih Tunca makes driving layup
2nd Half57-76Eli Rice makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-77Eli Rice makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-79Mason Blackwood makes layup
2nd Half57-81Saša Ciani makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half60-81Tekao Carpenter makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dionte Johnson assists)
2nd Half60-84Saša Ciani makes 24-foot three point jumper (Melih Tunca assists)
2nd Half63-84Kelechi Okworogwo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dionte Johnson assists)
2nd Half63-86Mason Blackwood makes 2-foot dunk (Melih Tunca assists)
2nd Half63-88Tibor Mirtic makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half65-88Jae Slack makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half65-90Mason Blackwood makes layup (Dominick Stewart assists)
2nd Half67-90Camren Daniels makes 0-foot tip in layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Penn State Nittany Lions, below favours North Carolina Central Eagles.