Northeastern Edges Colgate in Close Contest
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Cotterell Court
Northeastern Huskies 68, Colgate Raiders 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northeastern Huskies vs Colgate Raiders?
Northeastern Huskies beat Colgate Raiders 68-65 at Cotterell Court on November 7, 2025.
In a tightly contested game at Cotterell Court, the Northeastern Huskies narrowly defeated the Colgate Raiders with a final score of 68-65. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between the two teams in the 2025 season, with Northeastern now holding a 2-0 advantage over Colgate in their head-to-head record.
Colgate entered the game with a home record of 0-2, having lost their previous two games, while Northeastern had a slightly better away record of 1-1. Both teams had shown mixed form recently, each holding a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. Colgate's recent performances included a loss to Michigan State Spartans (69-80) and a defeat against American University Eagles (62-72), contributing to their current two-game losing streak. They averaged 75.9 points scored and allowed 73.2 points during this stretch, with their last five games yielding an average of 71.0 points scored and 69.4 points allowed.
On the other hand, Northeastern's recent form also included two consecutive losses, with their last game resulting in a narrow defeat against the Boston University Terriers (75-76). They averaged 70.4 points scored and 69.0 points allowed in their last ten games, with a similar average of 70.4 points scored and 69.4 points allowed in their last five.
The game unfolded with a series of scoring plays that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. In the second half, the teams exchanged leads, with Colgate initially holding a slim advantage. Key free throws by Sam Wright and LA Pratt helped Colgate maintain their lead, but Northeastern responded with critical plays, including a layup by Youri Fritz that shifted the momentum.
In terms of home and away performance, Colgate had a home record of 4-1 in their last five home games prior to this matchup, while Northeastern had a more balanced away record of 2-1 in their last three away games. This fixture highlighted the importance of home-court advantage, but ultimately, it was Northeastern's resilience that secured the victory.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were at full strength, which added to the competitiveness of the game. The market had priced the matchup closely, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the teams, with odds attributed to a leading provider.
As the game concluded, Northeastern's victory not only improved their away record but also provided a boost to their confidence moving forward in the season. The close scoreline and the back-and-forth nature of the game made it an exciting spectacle for fans and a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams.
Leaders
- PointsSam Wright16Colgate Raiders
- AssistsJalen Cox2Colgate Raiders
- ReboundsSam Wright7Colgate Raiders
- PointsYouri Fritz21Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsLA Pratt5Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsXander Alarie13Northeastern Huskies
Recent form
Colgate Raiders
Last 10: 5-5Streak L275.9 scored · 73.2 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L69-80at Michigan State SpartansNov 4
- L62-72at American University EaglesMar 9
- W84-55vs Army Black KnightsMar 7
- L59-67vs American University EaglesMar 1
- W81-73vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 27
- L65-84at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 23
- W79-75vs Navy MidshipmenFeb 20
- L91-93at Boston University TerriersFeb 15
- W87-65at Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 12
- W82-68vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 8
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 5-5Streak L270.4 scored · 69 allowed per game2-1 away
- L75-76vs Boston University TerriersNov 4
- L65-70vs Hampton PiratesMar 8
- W70-68at William & Mary TribeMar 1
- W69-55vs North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 28
- L73-78at Monmouth HawksFeb 25
- L62-73vs Charleston CougarsFeb 21
- W71-60vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 15
- W67-58vs Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 14
- L75-84vs Hampton PiratesFeb 8
- W77-68at Hofstra PrideFeb 7
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 |
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Northeastern Huskies | Colgate Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-59 | 24-59 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 4-23 | 4-19 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 21 |
| Free throws | 18-25 | 13-16 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 29 |
| Assists | 16 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 40 |
| Fouls | 15 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-37Mike Loughnane made Layup. Assisted by Miles Newton.
- 2nd Half32-39Sam Wright made Jumper.
- 2nd Half34-39Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Mike Loughnane.
- 2nd Half36-39Miles Newton made Layup. Assisted by Xander Alarie.
- 2nd Half36-41Cooper Wright made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-41Mike Loughnane made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-41LA Pratt made Dunk.
- 2nd Half41-41Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-41Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-43Sam Wright made Layup. Assisted by Andrew Alekseyenko.
- 2nd Half44-43Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Mike Loughnane.
- 2nd Half44-45Josh Ahayere made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-46Brady Cummins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-46Mike Loughnane made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Xander Alarie.
- 2nd Half47-48Sam Wright made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-50Kyle Carlesimo made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-50Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-50Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-53Kyle Carlesimo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brady Cummins.
- 2nd Half49-54Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-55Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-55Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Miles Newton.
- 2nd Half51-58Kyle Carlesimo made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-58Youri Fritz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-58Youri Fritz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-60Sam Wright made Layup. Assisted by Josh Ahayere.
- 2nd Half53-61Josh Ahayere made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-61Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by LA Pratt.
- 2nd Half55-63Andrew Alekseyenko made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-63LA Pratt made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-63Xavier Abreu made Dunk. Assisted by LA Pratt.
- 2nd Half61-63LA Pratt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-63LA Pratt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-64Sam Wright made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-65Sam Wright made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-65Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-65Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-65Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Xavier Abreu.
- 2nd Half67-65Xavier Abreu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-65Xavier Abreu made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Colgate Raiders, below favours Northeastern Huskies.
Venue
- Cotterell CourtHamilton, NY
- Attendance766
- OfficialsBrian Zink, Josh Anderson, Jim Googas
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