Drake Bulldogs Defeat Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 77-71
Monday, November 3, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Sanford Pentagon
Drake Bulldogs 77, Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Drake Bulldogs?
Drake Bulldogs beat Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 77-71 at Sanford Pentagon on November 3, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup, the Drake Bulldogs emerged victorious against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks with a final score of 77-71. This game showcased the Bulldogs' strong start to the season, improving their record to 2-0, while the Lumberjacks fell to 0-2.
The Bulldogs entered the game with a recent form of 9-1 over their last ten games, riding a seven-game winning streak. They have averaged 68.9 points scored per game while allowing only 60.6 points. Their home record stands at 1-0 this season, and they have been particularly strong at home, with a 6-1 record in their last seven home games. In contrast, the Lumberjacks had a mixed record of 5-5 over their last ten games, with an average of 71.1 points scored and 70.5 points allowed. They have struggled on the road, holding a 0-1 record this season and a 2-2 away record in their last four games.
The game was played at the Sanford Pentagon, which provided a neutral venue for both teams. The conditions were favorable for a competitive match, with both teams looking to establish their presence early in the season.
Throughout the game, the Bulldogs maintained a slight edge, but the Lumberjacks made several attempts to close the gap. Key scoring plays in the second half included a jumper by Zack Davidson and a layup by Arne Osojnik, which brought the score to 71-71 at one point. However, the Bulldogs responded effectively, with Okku Federiko scoring a crucial tip shot and Braden Appelhans adding free throws to secure the win.
In terms of injury reports, there were no significant injuries affecting either team during this matchup, allowing both squads to compete at full strength.
The market had priced the Bulldogs as the favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong form and home advantage. This game served as a testament to Drake's capabilities as they continue their impressive run, while Northern Arizona will need to regroup and find ways to improve their performance moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsJalen Quinn20Drake Bulldogs
- AssistsWilguens Jr. Exacte4Drake Bulldogs
- ReboundsWilguens Jr. Exacte12Drake Bulldogs
- PointsZack Davidson29Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- AssistsArne Osojnik5Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- ReboundsZack Davidson9Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Recent form
Drake Bulldogs
Last 10: 9-1Streak W768.9 scored · 60.6 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W63-48vs Bradley BravesMar 9
- W57-50vs Belmont BruinsMar 8
- W70-53vs Southern Illinois SalukisMar 7
- W68-60vs Missouri State BearsMar 2
- W65-61at Evansville Purple AcesFeb 27
- W64-58at Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 23
- W74-57vs UIC FlamesFeb 20
- L59-61vs Bradley BravesFeb 16
- W84-77at Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 13
- W85-81vs Indiana State SycamoresFeb 8
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L171.1 scored · 70.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- L65-74at Montana GrizzliesMar 10
- W66-53vs Eastern Washington EaglesMar 9
- W82-79at Idaho State BengalsMar 4
- L73-83vs Northern Colorado BearsMar 2
- W87-67vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 22
- L78-83vs Idaho VandalsFeb 21
- W65-61at Sacramento State HornetsFeb 15
- L46-58at Portland State VikingsFeb 14
- L80-83vs Montana GrizzliesFeb 9
- W69-64vs Montana State BobcatsFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | Drake Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-73 | 27-60 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 10-24 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 32 |
| Free throws | 7-12 | 16-22 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 34 |
| Assists | 14 | 13 |
| Steals | 3 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 34 |
| Fouls | 20 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 9 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-38Jalen Quinn made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-39Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-40Isaiah Carr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-40Ryan Abelman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Oakland Fort.
- 2nd Half48-40Isaiah Shaw made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-40Zack Davidson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Oakland Fort.
- 2nd Half51-42Jalen Quinn made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-43Okku Federiko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-44Okku Federiko made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-47Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braden Appelhans.
- 2nd Half51-49Jaehshon Thomas made Layup. Assisted by Griffen Goodbary.
- 2nd Half53-49Zack Davidson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-49Arne Osojnik made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-49Arne Osojnik made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Abelman.
- 2nd Half58-52Braden Appelhans made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaehshon Thomas.
- 2nd Half59-52Zack Davidson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-54Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-54Zack Davidson made Layup. Assisted by Arne Osojnik.
- 2nd Half61-56Jaehshon Thomas made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Carr.
- 2nd Half61-57Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-58Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-58Zack Davidson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-60Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-61Wilguens Jr. Exacte made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-61Zack Davidson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-63Braden Appelhans made Jumper. Assisted by Wilguens Jr. Exacte.
- 2nd Half64-65Jalen Quinn made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-66Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-66Zack Davidson made Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Abelman.
- 2nd Half66-67Braden Appelhans made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-68Isaiah Carr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-71Jalen Quinn made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Wilguens Jr. Exacte.
- 2nd Half68-71Zack Davidson made Jumper. Assisted by Arne Osojnik.
- 2nd Half70-71Arne Osojnik made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-71Arne Osojnik made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-73Okku Federiko made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half71-74Braden Appelhans made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-75Braden Appelhans made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-76Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-77Jalen Quinn made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Drake Bulldogs, below favours Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
Venue
- Sanford PentagonSioux Falls, SD
- Attendance1420
- OfficialsTrent Lovewell, John Hampton, Jacob Hirz
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