Texas Tech Defeats Northern Colorado in High-Scoring Affair
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · United Supermarkets Arena
Texas Tech Red Raiders 101, Northern Colorado Bears 90, 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Northern Colorado Bears 101-90 at United Supermarkets Arena on December 16, 2025.
Who was favored in Northern Colorado Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Texas Tech Red Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -5000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at the United Supermarkets Arena, the Texas Tech Red Raiders triumphed over the Northern Colorado Bears with a final score of 101-90. This game showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, particularly Texas Tech, who managed to score over 100 points for the second time this season. With this victory, Texas Tech improved their home record to 8-3 overall, while Northern Colorado now stands at 9-2 for the season.
Texas Tech entered this game with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, but they were coming off a loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks just four days prior. Despite this setback, the Red Raiders maintained an impressive scoring average of 81.9 points per game while allowing 72.3 points. Their home record was unblemished at 7-0 before this contest, indicating their strong performance on their home court.
On the other hand, Northern Colorado was riding a six-game winning streak, boasting a record of 9-1 in their last ten games. The Bears have been particularly effective offensively, averaging 87.4 points per game and allowing 72.2 points. Their recent form included a narrow victory over the South Dakota Coyotes, where they won 89-87, showcasing their competitive edge.
In terms of home versus away performance, Texas Tech had a perfect home record prior to this game, while Northern Colorado had a solid away record of 4-1. The previous meeting between these two teams took place on November 30, 2024, where Texas Tech also emerged victorious with a score of 89-64, further solidifying their dominance in this matchup.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this game, as both teams appeared to be at full strength. This allowed for a competitive atmosphere where both sides could showcase their talents without any major disruptions.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Texas Tech as a heavy favorite with a spread of -25.5 and a moneyline of -5000. Northern Colorado was listed at a moneyline of 1800, indicating the expectation of a significant difference in performance between the two teams. The total points for the game was set at 152.5, reflecting the anticipated high-scoring nature of the matchup.
Conditions for the game were favorable, with a lively crowd in attendance, adding to the electric atmosphere of the United Supermarkets Arena. Fans witnessed a thrilling display of basketball, with Texas Tech's offensive strategy proving effective against Northern Colorado's defense.
As the game progressed, key moments included several scoring plays that highlighted the skills of Texas Tech's players. Christian Anderson was particularly impactful, making crucial three-point shots that helped extend the lead in the second half. The scoring plays were pivotal, with Texas Tech maintaining a lead that Northern Colorado struggled to overcome despite their strong offensive efforts.
Ultimately, Texas Tech's ability to execute their game plan effectively, combined with their home-court advantage, led them to a well-deserved victory. The Red Raiders demonstrated their capability to score in bunches, and their defensive efforts were sufficient to hold off the Bears' late-game push. This win not only boosts Texas Tech's confidence but also sets the stage for their upcoming games as they look to build momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TTU -25.5 | 152.5 o -105 / u -115 | Northern Colorado Bears +1800 · Texas Tech Red Raiders -5000 |
Leaders
- PointsLeJuan Watts36Texas Tech Red Raiders
- AssistsChristian Anderson6Texas Tech Red Raiders
- ReboundsLeJuan Watts6Texas Tech Red Raiders
- PointsBrock Wisne29Northern Colorado Bears
- AssistsZach Bloch8Northern Colorado Bears
- ReboundsRing Nyeri7Northern Colorado Bears
Recent form
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Last 10: 7-3Streak L181.9 scored · 72.3 allowed per game7-0 at home
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Northern Colorado Bears
Last 10: 9-1Streak W687.4 scored · 72.2 allowed per game4-1 away
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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 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Northern Colorado Bears | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 37-66 | 35-58 |
| Field goal % | 56 | 60 |
| Three-pointers | 12-27 | 12-28 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 43 |
| Free throws | 4-8 | 19-24 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 20 |
| Assists | 18 | 13 |
| Steals | 1 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 3 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 44 |
| Fouls | 17 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-59LeJuan Watts makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-62JT Toppin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyeree Bryan assists)
- 2nd Half51-64JT Toppin makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half53-64Ring Nyeri makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half53-67Donovan Atwell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyeree Bryan assists)
- 2nd Half55-67Vincent Delano makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half57-67Brock Wisne makes layup (Zach Bloch assists)
- 2nd Half60-67Brock Wisne makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zach Bloch assists)
- 2nd Half60-69JT Toppin makes 2-foot dunk (LeJuan Watts assists)
- 2nd Half63-69Ibu Yamazaki makes 25-foot three point jumper (Zach Bloch assists)
- 2nd Half63-70JT Toppin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-70Ring Nyeri makes 1-foot dunk (Brock Wisne assists)
- 2nd Half68-70Zach Bloch makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brock Wisne assists)
- 2nd Half70-70Brock Wisne makes layup (Vincent Delano assists)
- 2nd Half70-72JT Toppin makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half72-72Brock Wisne makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half72-73Christian Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-74Christian Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-75LeJuan Watts makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-76LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-78LeJuan Watts makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half74-78Brock Wisne makes layup
- 2nd Half74-80LeJuan Watts makes 11-foot jumper (JT Toppin assists)
- 2nd Half76-80Vincent Delano makes layup
- 2nd Half76-83LeJuan Watts makes 25-foot three point jumper (Christian Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half76-85JT Toppin makes 2-foot dunk (LeJuan Watts assists)
- 2nd Half78-85Brock Wisne makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half78-87JT Toppin makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half81-87Zach Bloch makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ring Nyeri assists)
- 2nd Half82-87Zach Bloch makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half82-89LeJuan Watts makes layup
- 2nd Half85-89Zach Bloch makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ring Nyeri assists)
- 2nd Half87-89Brock Wisne makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half87-91LeJuan Watts makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half87-93Christian Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half88-93Brock Wisne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-96Jaylen Petty makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half88-99Christian Anderson makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half88-101Christian Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half90-101Brock Wisne makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Tech Red Raiders, below favours Northern Colorado Bears.
Venue
- United Supermarkets ArenaLubbock, TX
- Attendance9855
- OfficialsTony Padilla, Matthew Rukasin, Doug Sirmons
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