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North Dakota edges UC Riverside in close contest

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · SRC Arena

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 76, UC Riverside Highlanders 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs UC Riverside Highlanders?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat UC Riverside Highlanders 76-74 at SRC Arena on November 15, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks narrowly defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders with a final score of 76-74. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked a rematch from earlier in the season, where UC Riverside had won 74-70 against North Dakota on November 7, 2025. The Highlanders had come into this game with a home record of 2-2 and a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak following a defeat to the New Mexico Lobos just three days prior. Meanwhile, North Dakota entered the game with a 2-3 record, having won their last game against Mayville State Comets by a significant margin of 128-58.

Throughout the game, both teams showcased their offensive capabilities, with UC Riverside averaging 82.3 points scored and 75.8 points allowed over their last ten games. In contrast, North Dakota's recent performance saw them scoring an average of 81.6 points while allowing 80.2 points. The Highlanders had a strong home record of 4-1, while North Dakota struggled on the road, holding a 1-4 away record.

The game unfolded at SRC Arena, where the atmosphere was electric as fans witnessed a closely contested battle. The first half saw both teams exchanging leads, but it was in the second half that the tension escalated. Greyson Uelmen of North Dakota was pivotal in the final moments, scoring multiple layups that helped the Fighting Hawks take the lead. His performance included crucial baskets that shifted the momentum in favor of North Dakota, particularly as they tied the game at 74-74 before taking the lead with another layup, ultimately sealing the victory.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, indicating that both teams were likely at full strength for this important matchup. The market had North Dakota priced as the favorite, reflecting their recent win and the previous matchup's outcome, although specific odds were not detailed in the block.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination, with the Highlanders looking to bounce back from their recent loss and the Fighting Hawks aiming to build on their momentum. The conditions in the arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams capitalized on offensive opportunities, making for an exciting viewing experience.

In conclusion, North Dakota's victory over UC Riverside not only avenged their earlier defeat but also highlighted their resilience as they continue to navigate the season. The Fighting Hawks improved their record to 3-3, while UC Riverside fell to 2-3, leaving both teams with much to consider as they move forward in their respective campaigns.

Leaders

PointsMarqui Worthy Jr.20UC Riverside Highlanders
AssistsMarqui Worthy Jr.7UC Riverside Highlanders
ReboundsOsiris Grady11UC Riverside Highlanders
PointsGreyson Uelmen18North Dakota Fighting Hawks
AssistsAnthony Smith III4North Dakota Fighting Hawks
ReboundsEli King6North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Recent form

UC Riverside Highlanders

Last 10: 7-3Streak L182.3 scored · 75.8 allowed per game4-1 at home

L68-82at New Mexico LobosNov 12
W74-70at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 7
W90-49vs La Sierra Golden EaglesNov 4
L83-96vs Cal Poly MustangsMar 14
W64-59at Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 9
W94-79vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 7
W82-76at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsFeb 28
L100-112at Cal Poly MustangsFeb 22
W87-66vs Long Beach State BeachFeb 21
W81-69vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosFeb 16

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 4-6Streak W181.6 scored · 80.2 allowed per game1-4 away

W128-58vs Mayville State CometsNov 12
L85-93vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 9
L70-74vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 7
L62-91at Alabama Crimson TideNov 4
L69-85at St. Thomas TommiesMar 9
W85-69at South Dakota State JackrabbitsMar 8
L79-92at South Dakota CoyotesMar 1
L71-86at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 28
W79-77vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 22
W88-77vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
North Dakota State	27-8	-	14-2
St. Thomas	24-10	2	12-4
North Dakota	18-17	4	10-6
South Dakota	16-16	6	8-8
Omaha	16-17	6	8-8
Denver	15-17	7	8-8
South Dakota State	14-18	7	7-9
Oral Roberts	10-23	10	4-12
Kansas City	4-27	13	1-15
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	North Dakota Fighting Hawks	UC Riverside Highlanders
Field goals	30-65	26-53
Field goal %	46	49
Three-pointers	9-24	9-27
Three-point %	38	33
Free throws	7-14	13-21
Free throw %	50	62
Rebounds	32	39
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	22	31
Assists	9	15
Steals	13	4
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	11	21
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	27	7
Fast-break points	12	0
Points in the paint	42	32
Fouls	20	15
Largest lead	11	12

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-34Andrew Henderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-37Andrew Henderson made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half41-39Jailen Daniel-Dalton made Layup.
2nd Half43-39Eli King made Layup.
2nd Half44-39Eli King made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-41Marqui Worthy Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half44-43BJ Kolly made Dunk. Assisted by Andrew Henderson.
2nd Half46-43Zach Kraft made Layup.
2nd Half46-45Andrew Henderson made Jumper.
2nd Half47-45Marley Curtis made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-47Jailen Daniel-Dalton made Layup. Assisted by BJ Kolly.
2nd Half47-50Dylan Godfrey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jailen Daniel-Dalton.
2nd Half49-50Greyson Uelmen made Layup.
2nd Half49-51Dylan Godfrey made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-52Dylan Godfrey made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-52George Natsvishvili made Layup.
2nd Half51-54Osiris Grady made Dunk. Assisted by Marqui Worthy Jr..
2nd Half53-54Marley Curtis made Layup.
2nd Half53-57Marqui Worthy Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jailen Daniel-Dalton.
2nd Half53-58Marqui Worthy Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-59Marqui Worthy Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-59Zach Kraft made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Smith III.
2nd Half56-60Marqui Worthy Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-61Marqui Worthy Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-63Andrew Henderson made Layup.
2nd Half56-64Andrew Henderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-64Anthony Smith III made Layup.
2nd Half58-67Dylan Godfrey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marqui Worthy Jr..
2nd Half58-70Dylan Godfrey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marqui Worthy Jr..
2nd Half59-70Eli King made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-70Greyson Uelmen made Layup.
2nd Half64-70Zach Kraft made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Garrett Anderson.
2nd Half66-70Greyson Uelmen made Layup.
2nd Half68-70Greyson Uelmen made Layup.
2nd Half70-70Greyson Uelmen made Layup.
2nd Half72-70George Natsvishvili made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half74-70Greyson Uelmen made Layup.
2nd Half74-71Andrew Henderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-74De'Undrae Perteete Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marqui Worthy Jr..
2nd Half76-74Greyson Uelmen made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours UC Riverside Highlanders, below favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks.